U of M School of Business Administration Alumnus Launches Startup to Help People "Delete" Junk

Every once in a while I want to get rid of a lot of old electronics, clothes, furniture, and other things lying around my house. But the process is slow because I’m concerned about things being relegated to the trash heap — is there some way for me to ensure that they’re disposed of in an eco-friendly manner?

Delete http://www.delete.ly/ wants to provide that assurance and it’s launching today, fueled by $1.25 million in investment. A byproduct of Slow Ventures’ new startup incubator Slow Studio, the company’s mission is to be the simplest way for people to donate, recycle, and dispose of their unwanted items. Just text a photo of what you want to get rid of, and, within 25 minutes, or at a scheduled time, someone from the company will come and pick up your items.

Publicly available today, Delete services San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and South San Francisco, with plans to expand to other markets in the future.

Ken Yeung

Full Story: http://venturebeat.com/2016/11/18/delete-wants-to-help-you-get-rid-of-your-junk-in-a-sustainable-way/