Reuse and Refurbishment: The R2 standard emphasizes the restoration and reuse of electronic devices whenever possible.

Responsible recycling: When electronics can't be repaired or reused, at NEAR facilities, we ensure that recycling is done in an environmentally responsible way. This involves extracting valuable materials from the devices for reuse, such as gold, copper, and other metals, in a way that's safe for both people and the environment.

Data security: NEAR Recycling facilities take steps to effectively destroy all data on used electronics to protect the privacy of their previous users.

Environmental and public health: NEAR facilities are required to manage environmental and occupational hazards, and they must adhere to all relevant environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations.

Downstream vendors: At NEAR we maintain a record of their downstream vendors (the companies they sell recovered materials to) and ensure these vendors also follow environmentally safe and socially responsible practices.

Transparent record-keeping and reporting: At NEAR our recyclers keep accurate and truthful records about their recycling activities.

Contact us today to learn more about our R2 Certified recycling facility.