Computer Recycling in Southern California
Recycling your computer(s) at California Electronics Recycler is a sure way to eliminate the risk of having your data information breached. We understand that computers contain all kinds of precious data and information that needs to be destroyed for your protection. We offer free Secure Data Destruction for every computer that is recycled through our Southern California facility. If you have several computers that are in need of recycling call us immediately at (800) 282-3927 or fill out our Contact form for more information, you may qualify for a Free Pickup.
How We Recycle and Dispose of Computers
We ensure that all the computers, PCs, and laptops that we receive have their hard drives removed and securely wiped clean to prevent any confidential or private data from being exposed. We wipe hard drives and data through our DOD compliant Wiping Software, which is, guaranteed to destroy any data left on your device and make it impossible to recover. After hard drive removal and data destruction we sort through the computers components and re-purpose what is useful. If the components are too outdated we send them to our R2 down-line for complete scrap disposal.
Why is Computer Re-Use Beneficial?
The production of a PC requires 48 pounds of toxic chemical, 63 gallons of fossil fuels and 396 gallons of water.
Because so much of the energy used over the life cycle of a computer in manufacturing high-tech components, which are usually destroyed in recycling processes to recover raw materials, the energy savings potential of reselling is some 5-20 times greater than recycling…
At California Electronics Recycler we do more to re-purpose electronics than any other electronics “recycling” company, because rather than just recovering the raw materials we first attempt to repair, re-sell, and donate items. We reduce the need for new manufacturing of electronics by giving longer life to used equipment. We resort to recycling as our last option, and when recycling we assure that it is done the right way.
You make a difference, a big difference, one item at a time.
Re-Purposing and Reuse
Recognizing the importance that reuse has, both environmentally and socially, R2 Practices establishes a “reuse, recover, dispose” hierarchy all along the chain of custody for material handling.
R2 certified recyclers that test equipment diverted for reuse, and confirm key functions of the unit are working and may export this equipment. Without such testing and confirmation, such equipment must be treated as though it is going to recycling and may not be exported unless the R2 exporting provisions for recycling are satisfied.
Understanding that some clients would not want their equipment remarketed or reused, R2 Practices require recyclers to have systems in place to ensure that all equipment can be recycled, rather than recovered for reuse, if the client wishes.
Data Security
While we first perform all data destruction in-house, using R2 Certified vendors adds yet another measure of security.
We prefer to use R2 Certified recyclers as our downstream vendors whenever possible.
All R2 certified recyclers are required to sanitize, purge, or destroy data on all hard drives and data storage devices.
Data destruction processes are periodically reviewed and validated by an independent party.
R2 recyclers are required to have a security program in place that is appropriate for the equipment they handle and the customers they serve.
Environmental Practices
- R2 defines focus materials, or materials that can pose environmental concern, and outlines how these materials should be managed to ensure environmental and worker safety.
- R2 requires downstream due diligence on all vendors handling focus materials to ensure materials are handled properly throughout the chain of custody.
- R2 Prohibits the export of equipment and components containing focus materials to developing countries unless the transaction is legal under both the export and import countries’ laws and the receiving facility is state-of-the-art.
Proper E-waste Disposal
- All R2 certified electronics recyclers maintain necessary permits, licenses, and insurance as required by state and federal regulations.
- R2 requires that all recyclers send materials to licensed and permitted facilities.
- Rigorous shipping and material tracking systems are employed by all R2 certified recyclers.
An estimated 65 million tons of electronic waste is generated Worldwide each year. With a projected 23% electronics growth / consumption by the year 2017, an estimate $10 – 15 billion in electronic e-waste will be recycled each year. As electronics become commonplace in third World countries, these numbers are expected to soar. Ethical recycling of electronic waste will become a requirement to safeguard our environment and stretch our resources. Computer monitors, LCD monitors, older CRT monitors, computers, servers, and printed circuit boards all contain valuable yet harmful compounds. Electronics recycled ethically helps to mitigate the impact on the environment and lower the energy demand of harvesting virgin resources.
Computer recycling, industrial equipment recycling, and CRT / LCD recycling at California Electronics Recycler follows strict environmental guidelines to ensure the environment is protected.