ERA releases Computer Recycling Guide

E-waste Recycling  |  2013-06-04 06:51:44   |   By

The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) has released a step-by-step guide to benefit organizations and small businesses to start recycling their old and redundant computer equipment

VANCOUVER (Scrap Monster) : The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA)  has released a step-by-step guide to benefit organizations and small businesses to start recycling their old and redundant computer equipment.

The Computer Recycling guide demonstrates the various options available for recycling. The first step is to identify the equipment to be collected. This involves earmarking the redundant IT equipment in each department of the organization.

Once identification of equipment is done, the next step is to identify the services required. The organization can choose to transport the materials to the recycling site at their own expense or request for the recycling company to collect the materials by paying charges. The company should choose the most cost-effective alternative. The organization can ask for a full breakdown of all equipment disposed of and a certification of discharged liability from the recycling firm.

The organization can either have the IT department to remove all sensitive data before the PCs are transported to the recycling center or make use of the certified drive wiping solutions of a reputed recycler in order to prevent leakage of confidential data. Sufficient care should be taken to identify a reputed recycler who is certified to handle broken and hazardous electronic items.

After deciding which services your company requires, you should select a recycling organization which will meet all your needs. Once you have selected a recycling organization and set a date for collection, remember to collate all your redundant equipment into one place. Also ensure that the front staff are aware of the collection details.

ERA is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing electronic waste through the reuse and recycling of unwanted computers, laptops and related electronic equipment.