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Our Recycling Process

A detailed look into how we responsibly manage electronic waste and recover valuable materials.

Our multi-step process ensures maximum resource recovery and minimal environmental impact, adhering to the highest industry standards. We are committed to a circular economy, transforming waste into valuable resources.

The Recycling Process for Non-Refurbishable Electronics

1

Component Disassembly

Devices broken down into constituent materials. Metals, plastics, and glass carefully separated for processing.

2

Hazardous Material Removal

Toxic substances safely extracted and disposed of. Specialised facilities handle dangerous components properly.

3

Material Recovery

Valuable materials reprocessed into raw materials. Certified recyclers follow e-Stewards and R2 standards.

Metal Recovery: The Heart of Electronics Recycling

Electronic devices contain a treasure trove of valuable metals. Recycling them not only recovers these precious resources but also reduces the environmental impact of mining new raw materials.

Precious Metals

Circuit boards and components yield significant amounts of gold, silver, and palladium. Their recovery reduces demand for new mining operations.

Copper & Aluminium

Wires, cables, and casings are rich sources of copper and aluminium. These common metals are efficiently melted down and reused in new products.

Ferrous Metals

Steel and iron, found in various parts, are separated using powerful magnets. These are then reprocessed, diverting tonnes of scrap from landfills.

Environmental Gain

Metal recovery lessens energy consumption, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions associated with virgin material extraction.

Ensuring Data Security Before Recycling

Wipe Hard Drives

Use NIST 800-88 standard software or factory reset. Multiple overwrite passes ensure complete data removal.

Professional Services

Certified data destruction services like Comprenew provide secure chain of custody and documentation.

Privacy Protection

Proper sanitisation prevents personal and corporate information misuse. Essential for compliance requirements.