How we recycle e-waste

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HOW WE
RECYCLE
E-WASTE

Why doES 85% of e-waste end up in the trash?*

E-waste ends up in the trash due to a lack of awareness about recycling programs, limited access to proper facilities, and concerns about data security. Many people find it more convenient to discard electronics than to recycle them, often underestimating their value as a source of reusable materials. The rapid pace of technology upgrades further compounds the issue, leading to a surplus of discarded items without clear guidance for proper disposal.

* Source: The World Counts

THE TECH BACK BOX mAKES RECYCLING EASY

The Tech Take Back Box simplifies recycling, making it easy and accessible for everyone. With a convenient return process, users can send back unwanted electronics as effortlessly as an online return. This solution ensures that old and unwanted technology, often overlooked or discarded, is properly sorted and recycled, giving valuable materials a second life.

By eliminating barriers like limited recycling access and data security concerns, the Tech Take Back Box empowers individuals to participate in circularity, reducing e-waste and its environmental impact. It’s a straightforward way to turn outdated tech into a sustainable future.

ONSHORE PRECISION SORTING

We prioritize in-house processing in North America to ensure the highest levels of security throughout the recycling and refurbishing process. By managing everything internally, from data destruction to material recovery, we maintain strict control over sensitive information, safeguarding against potential breaches. This in-house approach guarantees that data is securely handled and destroyed on-site, providing peace of mind while maximizing the recovery of valuable materials.

Certified Data Sanitization & Asset Value Recovery

We provide certified data sanitization and asset value recovery services to maximize the potential of eligible technology for refurbishment. Using advanced sanitization processes, we permanently erase data in compliance with the strictest standards, including DoD 5220.22 and NIST 800-88. This ensures complete data security while allowing assets to be securely refurbished and resold.

This approach turns outdated assets into opportunities for reuse, all while maintaining the highest standards of environmental responsibility and security.

Recycling in the USA

If technology cannot be reused, it is physically destroyed to ensure complete data elimination and responsibly recycled into valuable materials. Items are processed using our advanced in-house shredding system, featuring tools like an SSI four-shaft shredder, magnetic eddy current systems, and optical sorters. This system efficiently produces clean raw materials, including steel, aluminum, copper, plastics, and circuit boards, which are then sold directly to refineries and recycling facilities.

With a capacity to process up to 40,000 pounds of material per shift, our shredding operation ensures secure, sustainable, and efficient recycling at scale.

Secure Data Destruction

Numerous laws and regulations dictate how consumer and commercial data must be managed, requiring secure and compliant disposal practices. We provide data destruction services that ensure the complete and secure elimination of sensitive information. Using advanced techniques, including certified data sanitization and physical shredding, we strictly adhere to rigorous standards such as NIST 800-88 and DoD 5220.22-M**.

** Source: Compucycle