Determining how to handle the disposal of electronic equipment can be a daunting task for any organization. There is an increasing number of governmental policies around how and where electronics and other e-waste must be recycled, and staying up-to-date can be challenging.
For people who don’t have the time to research all the rules and regulations themselves, you can rely on Cal Micro to protect you and limit your company’s liability. Cal Micro operates under stringent regulations and should be your first port-of-call when considering where to go for your electronic waste disposal needs.
The Growing Issue of Electronic Waste
Electronic waste, or “e-waste,” is made up of electronic devices that have reached their end-of-life (EOL). Whether in working condition or not, e-waste are items that are no longer wanted — broken, damaged, rendered obsolete, etc. These items should be recycled.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), e-waste is the fastest-growing solid waste stream today. Between 20 and 50 million tons are disposed of each year worldwide. The disposal of electronics is expected to continue to grow at a rate of 8% year after year.
These devices often contain a mix of valuable and highly toxic materials, which makes disposing of them difficult and dangerous for non-experts. For this reason, federal and state regulations limit where electronic waste can be disposed of (for example, throwing them into a dumpster is illegal). They also limit who can legally recycle them.
The explosive growth of e-waste is the result of the continual release of new, cheap devices that push consumers to replace their products quickly. This shortens the lifespan of existing electronic devices. This practice causes many companies and individuals to build up a collection of broken or obsolete electronics they cannot easily discard.
Fortunately, unwanted electronics can be refurbished or recycled by a certified e-waste recycler like Cal Micro.
Responsible Electronics Recycling in Ontario
Cal Micro Recycling is an R2 certified e-waste recycler. This certifies our compliance with SERI electronic waste recycling guidelines. The R2 Standard is a code of practices that ensures quality, transparency, and environmental and social responsibility while processing e-waste. The R2 certification proves Cal Micro is a safe and environmentally friendly e-waste recycler.
Cal Micro takes that to the next level by implementing our own stringent environment and safety practices.
We are fully licensed and certified as an approved electronics recycler by CalRecycle, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. We are also routinely audited by third-party regulators, as well as state and federal officials. We maintain ongoing compliance above and beyond all Federal, State, and local regulations. You can see our most recent certifications here.
What Makes Cal Micro’s Facility Different?
For well over a decade, our electronics recycling center has offered first-class e-waste recycling for our clients.
At our 90,000-square-foot processing facility based in the City of Ontario, California, we have a recycling operation of more than three acres. With a large staff of trained expert employees, we ensure that your electronics are safely and securely recycled.
All services are performed within our R2 compliant processing facility. Unlike other e-waste recyclers, we do all our recycling on-site.
Cal Micro does not export your e-waste to third-party recyclers. We ensure that your e-waste is recycled in compliance with American environmental and hazardous waste regulations. This practice also ensures none of your sensitive electronics enter the grey or black markets.
Why Choose Cal Micro?
We are e-waste recycling experts and are very familiar with our client’s environmental challenges and compliance concerns. You can rely on our experienced team to help you quickly and responsibly dispose of your electronic waste, outdated office equipment, and proprietary company inventory.
We provide high-quality customer service, communication, and reliability, making electronics recycling convenient for our clients. Our knowledgeable staff can help you determine the easiest way to quickly eliminate your e-waste so you can move on with your day.
We offer recycling quotes based on pictures and estimated material dimensions to make the recycling process as stress-free and straightforward as possible.