Circularity and Compliance Services

Through a mix of retail, government, nonprofit, mail-back, and private collection programs, we create flexible networks that work. Whether mandated or voluntary, our collection systems are designed to fit the needs of each state while keeping things efficient and cost-effective for you.

Everything we handle is processed to the highest standard with no shortcuts. Our facilities meet rigorous sustainability and data security certifications, as well as all applicable local and state regulations.

ERI is the only Legislative compliance provider with downstream partners who are fully integrated with our operations. We audit each one regularly to make sure they’re doing everything right and meeting the same high standard we set for ourselves.

With eight locations across the country and state-of-the-art AI equipped logistics networks, we optimize the entire logistics process to keep transportation costs down and minimize environmental impact. It’s one of the many ways our scale works to your advantage.

Our proprietary technology platform, Optech™, allows us to connect our collection network to producers by state and material ensuring full compliance in each program. No surprises. No guesswork.

We make reporting easy and accurate. ERI can manage reporting to the states on your behalf or provide you with all the data you need to report directly. Through your dedicated relationship manager, you’ll always have the data you need at your fingertips.

Some states require public education, and we’ve got you covered. But we also go beyond the basics, helping our partners roll out nationwide or targeted voluntary programs, implement EPEAT standards, Circular Transitions Indicators, THESIS reporting, and gain public recognition for their efforts.

Whether it is voluntary or mandated recalls, ERI can support the collection and processing of recalled products including those with potentially volatile batteries. Our recall services can include reverse logistics, tracking services, customized packaging meeting regulatory transport requirements, customizable consumer facing website with recall or mail-in return options, Itemized reporting, In-house certified destruction, onsite witnessed destruction.

ERI can set up a customized mail-in collection program to allow customers to return products for recycling and/or trade-in. Can be used for compliance, additional EPEAT points, or for other ESG or Circularity initiatives. This service can include your brands or include collection of all brands. Can be limited by product types, states or regions, or by weight restrictions. If required or requested, we can provide consumer packaging and direct pickup of bulky items.

The System is customizable to use ERI’s or clients courier accounts, utilizing our eight nationwide facilities and network of global partners, shipping costs and carbon footprint are much lower than single facility providers.

On a large or small scale, ERI has various opportunities to support brands in their efforts including collection bins or events at company offices, company branded or sponsored collection events, and distribution of company coupons at ERI’s existing collection network locations and events.

ERI has worked with major brands on a range of Design and Circularity services including warranty services, recycled material sourcing for circular manufacturing, and facility tour and discussion for product design team.