5 Reasons to Always Use an R2 Certified or Compliant E-Waste Recycler

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Even if your company is well-known for its strict compliance, it may still have a flaw.

You could lose your sensitive data if you have old or obsolete hardware.

Although it may seem counterintuitive, this is true. A company’s liability could extend throughout the lifecycle of its electronic waste. You could still be liable for the data stored on your old devices if it is not completely destroyed. It could happen years or even months later.

How do you know if the data media that you have sent is gone?

An alternative to expensive security consultants or time-consuming data cleaning in-house is to hire a certified recycling provider that is R2-compliant to handle your electronic waste disposal.

R2 Certificate – Secure and Responsible eWaste Disposal

R2 is the most widely recognized certification for modern e-waste disposal. It is overseen by the non-profit SERI – Sustainable Electronics Recycling International. It is a global standard to protect the environment and people’s health during e waste recycling operations. This can have a significant impact on your compliance!

R2 stands to Sustainable Recycling and provides clear guidelines for recyclers when they recycle electronics from companies such as yours. R2-certified vendors have been trained to handle end-of-life electronics safely. Unexpected consequences can be minimized with their experience.

Responsible management practices by R2 vendors offer five clear benefits:

1. All Recycled Products Guaranteed Data Destruction

Many companies use a third-party vendor to destroy sensitive data. Then they pass on the old equipment to be recycled. Certified vendors that are R2-compliant can remove the middleman: They guarantee data destruction using industry-standard methods. The best way to destroy sensitive data is via a device, such as a hard drive. This can be done by leveraging the serial number. You will be issued a serialized certificate de Destruction.

2. Complete Tracking of Throughput in Recycling Process

It is easy for items that you want to recycle to be lost or stolen. All waste movements are documented and tracked in the R2 process. Your enterprise will be able to prove that all steps were taken in the unlikely event of a breakdown.

3. End-to-End Legal Compliance

Before being certified, R2 vendors must demonstrate that they comply with all applicable standards in environmental protection, data security, and human health. Many organizations can reduce or eliminate their in-house expertise in these areas of non-core compliance.

4. A clear commitment to corporate social responsibility

Both executives and consumers are more conscious of environmental issues. It doesn’t matter if you are a B2B market or B2C, it will be clear that your company is committed to minimizing environmental impact by using R2-certified recyclers.

5. Added confidence for your investors and consumers

The business world has been hit hard by high-profile data breaches over the past few years. Companies spend millions protecting their data networks. It makes sense to also invest in protecting the data once it leaves the company’s doors. This extra effort will increase trust in your brand.

You need an R2-Certified Recycling Machine if you manage sensitive consumer data

It is becoming more difficult and expensive to comply with the law every year. However, choosing an R2-certified vendor or compliant vendor can help you cut down on that overhead. This is especially important in industries that are entrusted with confidential financial, legal, and healthcare data. A single oversight could prove to be disastrous.

You can feel secure by contacting an R2-compliant recycler or certified one for your electronic waste.

This post was written by Steven Elia Co-Founder and Recycling Director at eCycle Florida. eCycle Florida is an R2 Certified electronics recycling company in the state of Florida. Our processes and procedures are dedicated to the proper destruction and recycling of your electronics. eCycle Florida is your go-to for Pinellas County electronics disposal.

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