Electronics recycling has a right way and a wrong way. Here are the key do's and don'ts that keep your business in compliance and protect the environment.
DO choose a recycler who can provide verifiable downstream documentation. DO request a Certificate of Data Destruction listing each device by make, model, and serial number. DO retain certificates of recycling and data destruction according to your recordkeeping requirements. DO ask your recycler specifically where materials go and which processors receive each material stream.
DON'T place electronics in regular trash or recycling bins without checking local disposal rules. DON'T assume a factory reset satisfies your data security needs. DON'T use a recycler who cannot explain its downstream handling. DON'T accept a generic certificate when you need device-specific serial numbers.
DON'T export or donate non-working electronics internationally without verifying the recipient can legally and actually repair them for reuse, illegal export under the guise of donation is a real enforcement risk. Ask providers how their processes address each of these do's and don'ts. Call 866-770-2650 to learn more.
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