Compliance & Certifications
Our comprehensive certifications and compliance standards ensure your electronics recycling meets all regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Industry Certifications
We maintain the highest industry certifications to ensure responsible recycling and data security
R2 Certified Partners
Responsible Recycling Standard
We exclusively work with R2 certified recycling partners committed to responsible practices
e-Stewards Partners
Global e-waste standard
Our network includes e-Stewards certified facilities for the highest environmental standards
NAID AAA
Data destruction security certification
Highest level of data destruction security certification
EPA Compliant
Licensed hazardous waste handler
Fully licensed for proper handling of regulated materials per EPA guidelines
Compliance Standards
We comply with all major regulatory frameworks to protect your data and the environment
Data Protection
- HIPAA - Healthcare data protection compliance
- SOX - Financial data security requirements
- GDPR - European data protection regulation
- FACTA - Fair Credit Reporting Act compliance
- GLBA - Financial services data protection
Environmental
- EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- Basel Convention on hazardous waste
- State environmental protection regulations
- Local municipal recycling requirements
- OSHA workplace safety standards
Data Destruction
- NIST 800-88 - Guidelines for Media Sanitization
- DOD 5220.22-M - Data sanitization standard
- IEEE 2883 - Sanitization of storage devices
- Common Criteria Protection Profiles
- FIPS 140-2 - Cryptographic module standards
Our Environmental Commitment
E-Waste Squad is fully committed to responsible electronics recycling and supporting global efforts to address the e-waste crisis
Supporting the EPA's Mission
We are proud to support the Environmental Protection Agency's mission to address the international e-waste problem. Our practices align with the EPA's National Strategy for Electronics Stewardship (NSES), which promotes:
- Building incentives for design of greener electronics
- Increasing safe and effective management of used electronics
- Reducing harm from US exports of e-waste and improving handling abroad
Our Zero-Landfill Pledge
R2 and e-Stewards Partner Commitment
E-Waste Squad is committed to working exclusively with R2 (Responsible Recycling) or e-Stewards certified partners. These certifications represent the highest standards in the electronics recycling industry and ensure:
Responsible Practices
Adherence to strict environmental and safety protocols throughout the recycling process
Regulatory Compliance
Full compliance with all federal and state regulations related to e-waste handling and disposal
Verified Standards
Third-party audited processes ensuring accountability and transparency
Why Compliance Matters
Data Security Protection
Proper data destruction compliance protects your organization from data breaches, regulatory fines, and reputational damage. Our certified processes ensure all data is completely unrecoverable.
- NIST 800-88 certified data sanitization
- DOD-compliant destruction methods
- Certificate of destruction for every device
- Chain of custody documentation
- 7+ year record retention
Environmental Responsibility
Environmental compliance ensures responsible handling of hazardous materials and maximizes recycling and material recovery. We maintain zero-landfill commitment across all electronics.
- EPA-licensed hazardous waste handling
- R2 and e-Stewards certified recycling processes
- Zero landfill disposal commitment
- Downstream vendor certification
- Transparent recycling reporting
Get Compliant Electronics Recycling
Partner with a certified recycler to ensure complete compliance and peace of mind.