The Electronic Recycler’s Pledge of True Stewardship, and why we support it:

The pledge was inspired by the release of the report “Exporting Harm: The High Tech Trashing of Asia,” which uncovered the horrific conditions where men, women, children and environments are in danger from the export of deadly pollution. Industry experts estimate that 50-80% of eWaste gets sent overseas to less developed countries that are not regulated for health and environmental hazards. Hazardous eWaste pollutes their water systems and air causing many to become seriously ill. Many children are developing respiratory problems and more and more women in these countries are miscarrying. We at eWaste, Inc. believe in supporting Human Rights as well as environmental issues. We believe it is our duty to do what is right.

Here is a brief overview of The Electronic Recycler’s Pledge of True Stewardship upheld by eWaste, Inc:

1. We will not allow any hazardous eWaste to be sent to any landfills either directly or through intermediaries.
2. We will not allow the export of hazardous eWaste to be sent to developing countries either directly or through intermediaries.
3. We will not allow eWaste to be sent to prisons for recycling either directly or through intermediaries.
4. We ensure that the entire recycling chain is meeting all applicable environmental and health regulations.
For more information regarding The Electronic Recycler’s Pledge of True Stewardship, and for the complete pledge, please visit: www.svtc.org/cleancc/recycle/recycler_pledge.htm

Companies need to recycle not only for the environment, but also because it’s the LAW.

Universal Waste Rule:
California's "universal waste rule" (california code of regulations, title 22: 66273.10 through 6673.21) applies to CRT's and consumer electronic devices.

This rule states
-Any company that generates more than 5 and less than 200 CRT's of waste within a year is considered a small quantity universal waste handler.
-All CRT's must be packaged when not in use.
-All CRT's must be labeled or marked as universal waste.
-Be certain that any employee who handles universal waste is trained in the proper handling requirements.
-Use a bill of lading when shipping CRT's and keep a record of these shipments.

eWaste, Inc. professionals are trained in the proper handling of universal waste. This will save your company the headache of having to decide what procedures are within the scope of the law. Companies can also save themselves from hefty lawsuits that can occur from the mismanagement of waste.