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- Do you donate computers or can we donate equipment to you?
- What equipment or electronics waste (e-waste) do you accept?
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ITAD & Recycling Industry
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- What does the e-Stewards Certification Program cover?
- Who can become e-Stewards Certified?
- What are the benefits of e-Stewards Certification?
- What are the key environmental, health, and safety requirements of the e-Stewards Standard?
- What are the requirements for responsible disposition of electronic waste under the eStewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address social accountability and ethical labor practices?
- What is the role of the Basel Action Network (BAN) in the e-Stewards CertificationProgram?
- What are the requirements for becoming an e-Stewards certified recycler?
- What are the performance verification requirements for e-Stewards certified recyclers?
- What are the requirements for managing materials of concern under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the refurbishment and reuse of electronics?
- What are the requirements for data security and destruction under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the management of cathode ray tubes (CRTs) andCRT glass?
- What are the requirements for managing printed circuit boards under the e-StewardsStandard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the management of mercury-containing devices?
- What are the requirements for managing batteries under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the management of toner and ink cartridges?
- What are the requirements for managing plastics under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the use of prison labor in electronics recycling?
- What are the requirements for downstream accountability under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the export of electronic waste?
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- What is R2 recycling?
- Are you DEC certified?
- Are you EPA certified?
- What is the R2 Standard?
- What are the core requirements of the R2 Standard?
- What is the R2 Equipment Categorization (REC) reference document?
- What are Focus Materials (FMs) in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for data security in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for managing used and end-of-life electronic equipment in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for downstream recycling chain management in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for data sanitization in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for testing and repairing electronic equipment in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for specialty electronics reuse in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for materials recovery in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for brokering in the R2 Standard?
- What is the role of Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI) in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for facility and environmental controls in the R2 Standard?
- How does the R2 Standard address the management of non-focus materials?
- What are the requirements for worker health and safety in the R2 Standard?
- How does the R2 Standard address the issue of child labor and fair labor practices?
- What is the R2 Equipment Categorization (REC) and how is it used in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for downstream due diligence in the R2 Standard?
- How does the R2 Standard address the issue of counterfeit and contraband electronic equipment?
- What are the requirements for data destruction in the R2 Standard?
- What is the e-Stewards Standard for Electronic Recycling and Refurbishment?
- What does the e-Stewards Certification Program cover?
- Who can become e-Stewards Certified?
- What are the benefits of e-Stewards Certification?
- What are the key environmental, health, and safety requirements of the e-Stewards Standard?
- What are the requirements for responsible disposition of electronic waste under the eStewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address social accountability and ethical labor practices?
- What is the role of the Basel Action Network (BAN) in the e-Stewards CertificationProgram?
- What are the requirements for becoming an e-Stewards certified recycler?
- What are the performance verification requirements for e-Stewards certified recyclers?
- What are the requirements for managing materials of concern under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the refurbishment and reuse of electronics?
- What are the requirements for data security and destruction under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the management of cathode ray tubes (CRTs) andCRT glass?
- What are the requirements for managing printed circuit boards under the e-StewardsStandard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the management of mercury-containing devices?
- What are the requirements for managing batteries under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the management of toner and ink cartridges?
- What are the requirements for managing plastics under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the use of prison labor in electronics recycling?
- What are the requirements for downstream accountability under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the export of electronic waste?
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- What is the R2 Standard?
- What are the core requirements of the R2 Standard?
- What is the R2 Equipment Categorization (REC) reference document?
- What are Focus Materials (FMs) in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for data security in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for managing used and end-of-life electronic equipment in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for downstream recycling chain management in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for data sanitization in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for testing and repairing electronic equipment in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for specialty electronics reuse in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for materials recovery in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for brokering in the R2 Standard?
- What is the role of Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI) in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for facility and environmental controls in the R2 Standard?
- How does the R2 Standard address the management of non-focus materials?
- What are the requirements for worker health and safety in the R2 Standard?
- How does the R2 Standard address the issue of child labor and fair labor practices?
- What is the R2 Equipment Categorization (REC) and how is it used in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for downstream due diligence in the R2 Standard?
- How does the R2 Standard address the issue of counterfeit and contraband electronic equipment?
- What are the requirements for data destruction in the R2 Standard?
- What is the e-Stewards Standard for Electronic Recycling and Refurbishment?
- What does the e-Stewards Certification Program cover?
- Who can become e-Stewards Certified?
- What are the benefits of e-Stewards Certification?
- What are the key environmental, health, and safety requirements of the e-Stewards Standard?
- What are the requirements for responsible disposition of electronic waste under the eStewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address social accountability and ethical labor practices?
- What is the role of the Basel Action Network (BAN) in the e-Stewards CertificationProgram?
- What are the requirements for becoming an e-Stewards certified recycler?
- What are the performance verification requirements for e-Stewards certified recyclers?
- What are the requirements for managing materials of concern under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the refurbishment and reuse of electronics?
- What are the requirements for data security and destruction under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the management of cathode ray tubes (CRTs) andCRT glass?
- What are the requirements for managing printed circuit boards under the e-StewardsStandard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the management of mercury-containing devices?
- What are the requirements for managing batteries under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the management of toner and ink cartridges?
- What are the requirements for managing plastics under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the use of prison labor in electronics recycling?
- What are the requirements for downstream accountability under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the export of electronic waste?
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What are the requirements for managing printed circuit boards under the e-StewardsStandard?
A: Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are a common component of electronic waste and can contain a
range of hazardous substances, including heavy metals, flame retardants, and other chemicals of
concern. The e-Stewards Standard includes specific requirements for the management of PCBs
to ensure that they are handled and processed safely and responsibly. Key requirements include:
- Removal and segregation: PCBs must be removed from electronic devices and segregated
from other waste streams to facilitate proper downstream management. - Safe handling and storage: PCBs must be handled and stored in a manner that prevents
releases and exposures to workers and the environment, including the use of appropriate
containers and storage areas. - Processing requirements: PCBs must be processed only in facilities that are properly
licensed, permitted, and equipped to handle them safely and recover valuable materials,
such as precious metals and copper. - Restrictions on processing methods: The e-Stewards Standard prohibits the use of certain
processing methods for PCBs, such as open burning, uncontrolled smelting, or informal
processing, which can release hazardous substances and pose risks to workers and
communities. - Downstream due diligence: Certified recyclers must conduct due diligence on
downstream vendors involved in the processing of PCBs to ensure that they are operating
in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and using best available
technologies for material recovery and pollution control. - Export restrictions: The export of PCBs is subject to the same restrictions as other
hazardous electronic waste under the e-Stewards Standard, including the prohibition on
exports to developing countries.
By establishing strict requirements for the management of PCBs, the e-Stewards Standard aims
to promote the safe and responsible recycling of these complex materials and prevent the release
of hazardous substances into the environment.