E-Waste Solutions for the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industry

Compliant Electronic Waste Recycling for the Bio/Pharma Industry

As the bio/pharma industry evolves, electronic waste (e-waste) recycling has become a growing concern.

E-waste includes any piece of electronic equipment that has reached its end of life or no longer needed by an organization.

This includes devices such as computers, laptops, servers, printers and other peripherals as well as lab equipment such as centrifuges, incubators, analyzers, microscopes, spectrum analyzers, pipet machines, and many other types of lab equipment.

Disposing of e-waste responsibly poses both environmental and regulatory concerns, and Service Services Is akey player In this field.

The Surplus Service Solutions for Bio/Pharma

We provide turnkey Zero-Waste and Asset Management Solutions

We are eager to support your e-waste, sustainability etc. needs nationally with our suite of services.

For assured downstream and liability reduction, sustainability, environmental, facilities, and risk management departments prefer to work with highly certified partners.

We are ISO 14001 Environmental, 45001 Health, and Safety, 90001 Quality, OSHA, and R2 (Responsible Recycling) certified. 

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TL;DR

Electronic devices have become ubiquitous in bio/pharma industries worldwide. Their usage has become essential in managing data, communication and the overall operation of an industry; yet proper disposal of electronic waste remains an issue, leading to environmental pollution as well as legal repercussions.

Electronic waste recycling compliance is of great importance in the bio/pharma industry.

Improper disposal can have devastating environmental and legal repercussions; by adopting compliant e-waste solutions such as creating an E-Waste Management Plan, working with certified recyclers and guaranteeing data security measures can assist the bio/pharma industry with disposing e-waste properly and responsibly.

Frequently Asked Questions

E-Waste Has Serious Consequences for the Environment

Improper disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) can have far reaching environmental consequences. Electronic devices contain hazardous materials like lead, cadmium and mercury which may seep into soil and water sources and cause environmental contamination.

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

The bio/pharma industry must abide by various legal regulations when disposing of electronic waste, including RCRA, TSCA and CERCLA. Failure to abide by these laws could result in fines and penalties being assessed against companies.

For these reasons it is imperative that recycling solutions comply with legal standards, providing environmentally sound recycling solutions with stringent compliance standards for bio/pharma.

In order to comply with laws and regulations, bio/pharma companies need to implement compliant e-waste recycling solutions. Such solutions include:

E-Waste Management Plan

Establishing an E-Waste Management Plan is crucial to the efficient disposal of E-waste. This plan should include guidelines and procedures for handling hazardous materials as well as storage until collection by an accredited recycler.

Use of Certified E-Waste Recyclers

Hiring certified e-waste recyclers is key to complying with regulations regarding electronic waste disposal. These recyclers have been trained in the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials and also possess all of the equipment and facilities needed for safe disposal of e-waste.

Data Security

Data security is of utmost importance when disposing of electronic devices. Bio/pharma companies handle sensitive information that needs to be protected from unwarranted access. Working with an e-waste recycler that offers data destruction services ensures that this process happens securely and completely.

Why Surplus Service as an excellent solution for the handling E-waste in Bio/Pharma industries

Surplus Service is a certified e-waste recycling and data destruction company offering compliant e-waste management solutions to biopharma companies.

For many reasons, Surplus Service makes an ideal partner for bio/pharma businesses looking for compliant e-waste management.

Surplus Service is committed to meeting all laws and regulations concerning the disposal of electronic waste, such as RCRA, TSCA, CERCLA etc. By adhering to these standards we offer peace of mind for biopharma companies when disposing their waste.

Surplus Service's Certified Data Destruction Services

Data security is of utmost importance in the bio/pharma industry. Surplus Service offers certified data destruction services that ensure all sensitive information is safely destroyed before disposal through software wiping, degaussing and physical destruction of storage media - providing bio/pharma companies with additional layer of data security.

Surplus Service's Asset Management and Remarketing Services

In addition to recycling e-waste and data destruction, Surplus Service also offers asset management and remarketing services, such as the identification, removal and refurbishment/resale of electronic equipment that is still useful for bio/pharma companies - providing costs savings while lessening environmental impacts from e-waste disposal.

Exemplary Customer service

Surplus Service excels at customer service and support, offering biopharma companies personalized account managers to guarantee personalized assistance and support.

Furthermore, Surplus Service offers on-site pick up of e-waste for added convenience for companies.

Surplus Service offers compliant e-waste management solutions in compliance with regulations while offering compliance with laws and regulations, certified data destruction services as well as exceptional customer support and support services.