Most "recyclers" say they recycle domestically and yet most do not have the equipment to do so.

Recycling, Remarketing and Component Recovery all contain facets of environmental protection. Our customers frequently require customized solutions to achieve their requirements. We must always be prepared to listen to their requirements and design the proper solutions.

Reuse – Recycle - Dispose is the normal hierarchy of responsible electronic waste management. Sims Recycling Solutions has experienced electronics remarketing experts with an established list of customers demanding large quantities of used tested functioning computers, laptops, LCD monitors, telecommunications equipment, test equipment and virtually any other electronics with a residual value for reuse. This provides a value to the purchasers of this equipment and ensures a longer life for the product. Prior to the remarketing of any

equipment, we assure that all data is completely and irreversibly removed and that all equipment is fully tested functional. This is a higher priority than any monetary recovery on the equipment. Please also view the DATA SECURITY section.

Sims Recycling Solutions assures high quality environmental recycling of end of life electronics via our domestic, ISO 14000 certified recycling facilities. All hazardous materials such as batteries or mercury bulbs are hand-removed to prevent leakage prior to mechanical recycling. One hundred percent of the metals, plastic and glass from electronics are recycled with no remnants going into landfills. We have invested heavily in the most sophisticated shredding and separation equipment in the industry which makes this possible. Recovering all possible value in the commodities significantly reduces the cost of recycling. Even a large portion of the packaging material is recycled. By using Sims Recycling Solutions, our customers can rest easy that their equipment is recycled properly, in accordance with the highest industry standard and they will never suffer any embarrassment or other repercussions that they might by using recyclers who perform the service for “free”. Please also view the ENVIRONMENTAL section.

One of the key factors in the environmental impact of electronics recycling is the transport and associated CO2 emissions involved. As the North American recycler with the largest number and geographical spread of recycling facilities, Sims Recycling Solutions minimizes freight saving both costs and CO2 emissions. Further, we use only transporters with which we have long and trusted relationships to assure the security of the customer’s equipment during transit. See more Recycling Security aspects in the DATA SECURITY section.

Any company can provide a certification that material has been properly destroyed or recycled, but none has the ability to stand behind and assure this certification like Sims Recycling Solutions. We can provide the certificates by the job and related weight or by individual serial number. Customers often use the certificates by serial number to assure these assets have been removed from financial, maintenance and insurance records.

The following table is explaining some of the hazardous components that could end up in the landfill or dumped in developing countries, unless these electronic devices are properly recycled.