Understanding E-Waste

ERI takes the global challenge of electronic waste seriously. As one of the leading e-waste companies, we offer comprehensive electronic recycling services that handle every phase of the recycling process. With the capacity to responsibly recycle up to one billion pounds of electronics annually, we operate at a scale and standard that is unmatched in the electronic recycling industry.

ERI is uniquely positioned in the industry as both an electronic recycling provider as well as IT asset disposition company. This means your devices can be sorted, graded and the value which they contain maximized all under one roof. No longer do you need to send devices with value and without value to separate electronic recyclers, ERI handles it all under one roof saving you time and money. Our corporate electronic recycling program simplifies operations for organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to enterprise-level operations. We also offer specialized end of life hardware destruction services to ensure data security compliance and environmental integrity.

Electronic waste, or e-waste, is the byproduct of our rapidly advancing digital age. It includes outdated, broken, or surplus electronic devices that can no longer be reused. Without proper handling by certified electronic recyclers or reputable e-waste companies, these items pose serious environmental risks due to the hazardous materials they contain.

As a leading electronic recycling provider, ERI is committed to making sure that e-waste is not just disposed of but transformed or given new life. Through our electronic recycling services, we recover valuable materials such as metals, plastics, and glass, we help reintroduce these commodities into the manufacturing lifecycle. Our efforts in national electronic recycling reduce demand for new resources and minimizing the impact on the environment. ERI creates a truly circular economy working with our integrated downstream partners and OEMs on giving new life to the commodities produced by old electronics. We are proud to also support local electronic recycling initiatives to guarantee accessibility to responsible disposal services in every community.

Manage Compliance

Compliance Without Compromise

ERI is the most certified ITAD company in North America, with all eight facilities receiving R2, e-stewards, ISO and NAID AAA certifications.

Regulatory requirements for IT asset disposition are becoming more complex across both the U.S. and international jurisdictions. ERI helps our clients navigate:

  • GDPR, CCPA, and global privacy laws
  • State landfill bans and recycling mandates
  • Cross-border logistics and documentation
  • HIPAA and healthcare-specific data rules

Whether you need healthcare IT asset disposition support or enterprise-wide ITAD strategy, ERI will make sure you are 100% legally compliant.

Technology-Driven Recycling Solutions

Unmatched Scale. Unrivaled Technology.

ERI operates eight state-of-the-art, certified facilities strategically located across the U.S. with international partners across the globe. Every single ERI facility meets or exceeds the highest standards in the e-waste processing industry, including R2, e-Stewards, NAID AAA and more. Within more than one million square feet of secure indoor space, ERI deploys proprietary shredding and robotic systems capable of processing high volumes of materials safely and efficiently while maximizing their commodity value outputs.

Our technologies include:

  • Advanced e-scrap shredding systems which are the largest and most sophisticated in the world.
  • CRT glass cleaning solutions that meet stringent environmental guidelines.
  • ERNIE, our specialized equipment for dismantling flat-panel devices including LCD and LED screens.
  • Cutting-edge PV and solar panel recycling capabilities.
  • SOAR, our automated receiving and sorting technology for ITAD devices.

Every component processed through our facilities is broken down to its base material level and directed only to pre-audited downstream partners via our rigorous Vendor Management Program. This level of control is rare among electronic recyclers, especially in corporate electronic recycling programs where secure handling is essential. Our facilities also support end of life hardware destruction, maintaining compliance with data protection regulations.

End-to-End Environmental Integrity

Zero Landfill. Zero Compromise.

What truly sets ERI apart from other e-waste companies and electronic recycling providers is our commitment to end-to-end transparency and environmental responsibility. Our vertically integrated operations make sure our downstream footprint is kept at a minimum to reduce chain-of-custody concerns and eliminate the risk of illegal exports or landfill contributions.

We don’t just offer a basic electronic recycling service; we redefine what responsible electronic recycling looks like in a digital world. Whether your needs are local electronic recycling for a single facility or a large-scale corporate electronic recycling rollout, ERI offers seamless, scalable solutions – including end of life hardware destruction for sensitive or proprietary equipment.

Ready to Simplify Your Electronics Recycling Strategy?

ERI is the largest fully integrated Electronics & IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company in the United States.

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