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Regulatory Compliance
- Can my company be held legally responsible for the failure of my vendor to meet regulatory guidelines?
- Why should we be concerned about compliance if our business is not in finance, healthcare, or otherwise not subject to existing data protection regulations?
- How can we transfer data protection regulatory liabilities to a vendor?
- What methods of data destruction are required by regulations such as GLBA, HIPAA, SOX, or HITECH?
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Client FAQ
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- Do you donate computers or can we donate equipment to you?
- What equipment or electronics waste (e-waste) do you accept?
- Do you provide lease return management services?
- What computers and IT equipment do you buy?
- Do you offer company and employee buyback services?
- Can we visit your site for inspection?
- Do I have to package the equipment?
- How much notice is needed to schedule a pickup?
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Insurance
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ITAD & Recycling Industry
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- What does the e-Stewards Certification Program cover?
- Who can become e-Stewards Certified?
- What are the benefits of e-Stewards Certification?
- What are the key environmental, health, and safety requirements of the e-Stewards Standard?
- What are the requirements for responsible disposition of electronic waste under the eStewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address social accountability and ethical labor practices?
- What is the role of the Basel Action Network (BAN) in the e-Stewards CertificationProgram?
- What are the requirements for becoming an e-Stewards certified recycler?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the export of electronic waste?
- What are the performance verification requirements for e-Stewards certified recyclers?
- What are the requirements for managing materials of concern under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the refurbishment and reuse of electronics?
- What are the requirements for data security and destruction under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the management of cathode ray tubes (CRTs) andCRT glass?
- What are the requirements for managing printed circuit boards under the e-StewardsStandard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the management of mercury-containing devices?
- What are the requirements for managing batteries under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the management of toner and ink cartridges?
- What are the requirements for managing plastics under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the use of prison labor in electronics recycling?
- What are the requirements for downstream accountability under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the export of electronic waste?
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- What is R2 recycling?
- Are you DEC certified?
- Are you EPA certified?
- What is the R2 Standard?
- What are the core requirements of the R2 Standard?
- What is the R2 Equipment Categorization (REC) reference document?
- What are Focus Materials (FMs) in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for data security in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for managing used and end-of-life electronic equipment in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for downstream recycling chain management in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for data sanitization in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for testing and repairing electronic equipment in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for specialty electronics reuse in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for materials recovery in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for brokering in the R2 Standard?
- What is the role of Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI) in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for facility and environmental controls in the R2 Standard?
- How does the R2 Standard address the management of non-focus materials?
- What are the requirements for worker health and safety in the R2 Standard?
- How does the R2 Standard address the issue of child labor and fair labor practices?
- What is the R2 Equipment Categorization (REC) and how is it used in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for downstream due diligence in the R2 Standard?
- How does the R2 Standard address the issue of counterfeit and contraband electronic equipment?
- What are the requirements for data destruction in the R2 Standard?
- What is the e-Stewards Standard for Electronic Recycling and Refurbishment?
- What does the e-Stewards Certification Program cover?
- Who can become e-Stewards Certified?
- What are the benefits of e-Stewards Certification?
- What are the key environmental, health, and safety requirements of the e-Stewards Standard?
- What are the requirements for responsible disposition of electronic waste under the eStewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address social accountability and ethical labor practices?
- What is the role of the Basel Action Network (BAN) in the e-Stewards CertificationProgram?
- What are the requirements for becoming an e-Stewards certified recycler?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the export of electronic waste?
- What are the performance verification requirements for e-Stewards certified recyclers?
- What are the requirements for managing materials of concern under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the refurbishment and reuse of electronics?
- What are the requirements for data security and destruction under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the management of cathode ray tubes (CRTs) andCRT glass?
- What are the requirements for managing printed circuit boards under the e-StewardsStandard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the management of mercury-containing devices?
- What are the requirements for managing batteries under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the management of toner and ink cartridges?
- What are the requirements for managing plastics under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the use of prison labor in electronics recycling?
- What are the requirements for downstream accountability under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the export of electronic waste?
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- What is the R2 Standard?
- What are the core requirements of the R2 Standard?
- What is the R2 Equipment Categorization (REC) reference document?
- What are Focus Materials (FMs) in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for data security in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for managing used and end-of-life electronic equipment in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for downstream recycling chain management in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for data sanitization in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for testing and repairing electronic equipment in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for specialty electronics reuse in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for materials recovery in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for brokering in the R2 Standard?
- What is the role of Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI) in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for facility and environmental controls in the R2 Standard?
- How does the R2 Standard address the management of non-focus materials?
- What are the requirements for worker health and safety in the R2 Standard?
- How does the R2 Standard address the issue of child labor and fair labor practices?
- What is the R2 Equipment Categorization (REC) and how is it used in the R2 Standard?
- What are the requirements for downstream due diligence in the R2 Standard?
- How does the R2 Standard address the issue of counterfeit and contraband electronic equipment?
- What are the requirements for data destruction in the R2 Standard?
- What is the e-Stewards Standard for Electronic Recycling and Refurbishment?
- What does the e-Stewards Certification Program cover?
- Who can become e-Stewards Certified?
- What are the benefits of e-Stewards Certification?
- What are the key environmental, health, and safety requirements of the e-Stewards Standard?
- What are the requirements for responsible disposition of electronic waste under the eStewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address social accountability and ethical labor practices?
- What is the role of the Basel Action Network (BAN) in the e-Stewards CertificationProgram?
- What are the requirements for becoming an e-Stewards certified recycler?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the export of electronic waste?
- What are the performance verification requirements for e-Stewards certified recyclers?
- What are the requirements for managing materials of concern under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the refurbishment and reuse of electronics?
- What are the requirements for data security and destruction under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the management of cathode ray tubes (CRTs) andCRT glass?
- What are the requirements for managing printed circuit boards under the e-StewardsStandard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the management of mercury-containing devices?
- What are the requirements for managing batteries under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the management of toner and ink cartridges?
- What are the requirements for managing plastics under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the use of prison labor in electronics recycling?
- What are the requirements for downstream accountability under the e-Stewards Standard?
- How does the e-Stewards Standard address the export of electronic waste?
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Service Questions
What are the requirements for testing and repairing electronic equipment in the R2 Standard?
Q: What is the purpose of Appendix C – Test and Repair in the R2 Standard?
A: Appendix C – Test and Repair of the R2 Standard outlines the requirements for organizations that test, repair, or refurbish electronic equipment in accordance with best practices to produce functional equipment and accurately communicate the level of functionality, cosmetic condition, and data sanitization status. The purpose of this appendix is to ensure that reusable equipment and components are properly tested, repaired, and refurbished to extend their useful life and prevent premature disposal.
Q: What are the key requirements for testing and repairing electronic equipment in Appendix C of the R2 Standard?
A: The key requirements for testing and repairing electronic equipment, as outlined in Appendix C of the R2 Standard, include:
- Maintaining a documented R2 Reuse Plan that covers all aspects of the test and repair process, including procedures, competency requirements, and quality assurance measures.
- Testing and repairing equipment and components within a timely manner to determine their functionality and categorize them according to the R2 Equipment Categorization (REC).
- Implementing quality assurance processes to verify the effectiveness of testing and repair procedures and maintain records of all testing and repair activities.
- Ensuring that all data-containing devices are sanitized in accordance with Appendix B – Data Sanitization before reuse.
- Providing accurate disclosure of the functionality, cosmetic condition, and data sanitization status of reusable equipment and components to buyers.
By adhering to these requirements, R2 certified facilities can ensure that reusable equipment and components are properly tested, repaired, and refurbished, promoting responsible reuse and reducing electronic waste.