GTR is going to tell you the truth. Recylers that tell you they are EPA certified to recycle electronics are not being honest. There is no program at the EPA that Certifies or Approves technology recyclers. Its a marketing trick. Any business who claims to be certified by the EPA for recycling is not telling the truth. The EPA does have a program that provides voluntary guidelines. We follow them and ensure your equipment will not wind up in a dump where the EPA will follow the serial number back to you and fine your business. Here are the EPA guidelines that we follow:

From the EPA...

Partnership in Plug-In to eCycling is now limited to manufacturers, retailers, government agencies, and nonprofit businesses that engage in collection of used electronic equipment only. At the present time, EPA cannot take the steps necessary to verify that recyclers are implementing the environmentally safe management guidelines. Thus we are not able to accept recyclers, refurbishers, reusers and others who handle discarded electronics as Plug-In partners. To provide recognition for those who practice a high standard of electronics recycling, we will be working to identify entities that can certify recyclers and other handlers to these guidelines. In the meantime, we expect manufacturers, retailers, governments and others who are directly contracting with recyclers and others for recycling and refurbishment services to verify their adherence to these guidelines. While primarily applicable to Plug-In partners, the Guidelines encourage anyone who handles used electronic equipment to:

  • Maximize reuse, refurbishment, and recycling over disposal and incineration.
  • Ensure that exported electronic products are being sent for legitimate reuse, recycling, or refurbishment, and provide for special handling of components which may contain substances of concern.
  • Make sure that collection, recycling, refurbishing, and disposal facilities follow management practices that are consistent with the Guidelines.

In addition to ensuring environmentally safe recycling of old electronics, these Guidelines aim to promote and maintain adequate markets for the reuse and recycling of electronic equipment by providing safe, reusable equipment or industrial feedstock materials to legitimate markets, wherever they exist.

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“I was amazed to learn that most recyclers lie about certification. GTR told me the truth and made it clear they followed the guideline set forthby the EPA. I take this level of honestyas a clear indicator that GTR wants to serve my business and do what is right for the environment."