A successful light bulb recycler saw its growth path in a new light recently, opening a facility in South Carolina and adding a computer and electronics recycling division to the company’s profile.Earth Protection Services Inc. (EPSI), Phoenix, has been recycling fluorescent lights since 1996, but company executives recently announced that their new location in Williamston, S.C., was constructed to recycle electronic and computer components as well.

According to published reports, the company spent $2 million to build the new facility in the western region of South Carolina and should bring 20 jobs to the area over the next five years.

EPSI constructed the facility to serve the southern United States and capitalize on the growing demand for viable electronics recycling around the country. EPSI also operates collection and disposal facilities in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Oregon and California.

The company’s investment into computer recycling illustrates a trend among traditional recyclers delving into alternate forms of scrap recycling.