20 Years Old · Born in Dallas, TX

I am a current sophomore at CU Boulder studying economics and political science. During my first semester of sophomore year, I took an Environmental Sustainability and Features course, where I learned about the serious effects of e-waste on our environment when electronics are disposed of improperly.

After researching what options existed in Boulder, I found a real gap — there was no affordable, convenient pickup service focused specifically on residential e-waste. Most people are left choosing between hauling their electronics to a drop-off facility themselves or paying significantly more for a general service that doesn't prioritize e-waste recycling. I started Juett Tech Rescue to fix that: a simple $25 flat-fee pickup with certified e-waste recycling, built for Boulder residents.

The facts are striking: the world generates over 50 million metric tons of electronic waste every year, making it the fastest-growing solid waste stream on the planet. According to the Global E-Waste Monitor 2024, only 22.3% of e-waste is formally recycled globally. When electronics end up in landfills, toxic materials such as lead, mercury, and cadmium leach into the soil and groundwater, posing serious risks to both human health and local ecosystems. The World Health Organization has identified improper e-waste disposal as a growing public health concern, particularly for communities near informal recycling sites. At the same time, rare and valuable metals like gold, silver, and cobalt are permanently lost rather than being recovered and reused.

I love our planet, and the goal of this business is to ensure its preservation and environmental safety through the proper disposal of e-waste. I am also committed to giving back — 10% of profits from every pickup are donated to Basel Action Network (BAN), a nonprofit dedicated to fighting illegal e-waste dumping and advocating for responsible recycling worldwide.