What is the R2v3 certification?

The R2v3 certification stands for Responsible Recycling. Originally created with guidance from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it is the global certification standard for the IT asset disposition (ITAD) industry. R2’s standards emphasize reusing and recycling over just managing electronic waste, with the goal of facilitating a truly circular lifecycle for electronics.

Why is it important?

Receiving this certification requires a rigorous set of standards to be consistently met. Both the staff that handles hazardous materials and the compliance team that is responsible for documenting the processes are required to maintain complete compliance. All the requirements to receive an R2v3 certification are put in place to protect people handling the equipment, reduce the amount of impact on the environment, keep data secure, and preserve resources in the disposal of e-waste.

What does this certification mean to you?

Peace of mind. The R2v3 certification signifies that we have gone above and beyond to ensure any data that ever existed on any device you sell to us is processed properly and that if your retired technology is ever recycled, it will be recycled in the safest, most environmentally friendly way.