Recycle & dispose
When hardware has no resale value left, it still has to go somewhere responsible. Our zero-landfill policy means nothing we process ends up in a dump — metals, plastics and hazardous materials are recovered and handled through certified downstream partners.
Nothing goes to landfill. Period.
E-waste doesn't disappear when you throw it out — it leaches. That's why we commit to zero landfill for everything we process that can't be resold. Material is separated, recovered and routed to certified refiners and specialty handlers. Our downstream is audited under R2v3 and e-Stewards, not just promised.
Standards we follow
Every downstream partner is vetted and audited. No exceptions, no informal channels.
What comes out of the hardware.
End-of-life IT isn't waste — it's feedstock. Here's where the material goes after it leaves your rack.
| Material | Recovery |
|---|---|
| Steel & aluminum | Smelted for reuse |
| Copper | Refined |
| Gold / silver / PGE | Precious metal recovery |
| Plastics | Downcycled |
| Batteries | Specialty handler |
Handled properly, not buried.
Compliant hazardous waste handling
Lead solder, mercury switches, cadmium in batteries, CRT glass — these materials are separated and routed to licensed hazardous waste handlers per EPA and state regulations. We don't mix them into general scrap, and we don't export them to uncertified processors. Documentation is available on request for your compliance records.
End-of-life doesn't mean end of responsibility.
If your hardware has no resale value, we'll still take it — and make sure it's recycled the right way. Send your list and we'll tell you what's recoverable and what needs disposal.