{"id":18734,"date":"2018-02-16T05:36:57","date_gmt":"2018-02-16T10:36:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/staging\/is-your-recycler-reliable-for-secure-product-disposition\/"},"modified":"2023-09-06T15:58:31","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T19:58:31","slug":"is-your-recycler-reliable-for-secure-product-disposition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/is-your-recycler-reliable-for-secure-product-disposition\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Recycler Reliable for Secure Product Disposition?"},"content":{"rendered":"
You\u2019re the procurement specialist for a household appliances manufacturer and you\u2019ve just crossed a big task off your list. You wanted to find the best secure product disposition specialist so you made a list and narrowed it down. You selected a company and they just picked up five skids of defective washing machines for destruction. Success!<\/p>\n
Not so fast. While you may think the principle of \u201cout of sight, out of mind\u201d applies when it comes to recycling<\/a>, it may not. Worse yet, there could be a giant liability lurking just around the corner depending on which company you chose for disposition of your e-waste<\/a>.<\/p>\n The risks of not ensuring for secure product disposition are real. They include:<\/p>\n <\/a>Here\u2019s an example that shows what an ethical recycler<\/a> does. A well-known electronics manufacturer sent a trailer load of microwaves to Quantum in Toronto. These were new $200 microwaves that were marked as not for resale after the truck that was transporting them for distribution was involved in an accident. The microwaves were ordered to be destroyed and the job was promptly completed.<\/p>\n However, Clayton Miller, Vice President, Business Development with Quantum Lifecycle Partners, notes that this shipment could have easily netted a dishonest recycler more than $100,000 if they sold the new microwaves out their back door. To add insult to injury, the unethical recycler could do this while charging the customer for the disposition!<\/p>\n Miller acknowledges that the odds of a worst-case scenario situation are not high. Still, do you really want to take a chance? He recommends four best practices<\/a> to avoid any issues.<\/p>\n First, look for the appropriate certifications. At a minimum, R2<\/a> certifies that a recycler actually is recycling your goods and that they have been audited on the grounds of doing what they say they do. In addition, NAID membership (National Association for Information Destruction) indicates awareness of and adherence to best practices for data security<\/a>. Other certifications to look for include OES and RQO approval.<\/p>\n Second, ask a prospective recycler for an hour tour of their facility. You want to see evidence that they are doing what they say they do. Look for safe working conditions and an organized facility. A recycler who is doing things properly will be proud to show off.<\/p>\nWhat Could Possibly Go Wrong?<\/h2>\n
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How an Ethical Recycler Works<\/h2>\n
How to Avoid a Product Disposition Problem<\/h2>\n