Consumer Services

1. Why e-recycling?

Obsolete electronics are the fastest growing component of the global waste stream. The volume of end-of-life electronics is growing two to three times faster than any other part of the waste stream and can contain toxic materials, including lead, mercury, chromium, nickel and zinc. As the world's largest recycler of electronics, and as one of the world's top 100 most sustainable corporations, we are in a unique position to help.

Your electronic products are made from valuable resources such as precious metals, plastics and glass, all of which can be used to create new products. E-recycling conserves our natural resources and avoids air and water pollution, as well as gas emissions that are caused by manufacturing new products.

2. What is Sims' resident collection policy?

In compliance with New Jersey's Electronic Waste Management Act, our New Jersey facility will collect items listed in the Act at our drop off location. See consumer list of recyclable items accepted.

3. What does the NJ Electronic Waste Management Act address?

Effective January 1st, 2011, N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.11 establishes a statewide system for recycling and/or reusing electronics discarded from residences by requiring electronic manufacturers to participate in the management of discarded and unwanted covered electronic devices. The law makes electronics manufacturers responsible for the cost of recycling millions of pounds of residential electronic waste every year. The law does not cover e-waste generated in non-residential sectors.

The full text of the law and other information pertaining to the implementation of the law can be found on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

4. Are all electronic devices covered by this Act?

The Act specifically calls for recycling of electronic devices and components including televisions, computer monitors, PCs, laptops, netbooks, and other portable computers.  Typewriters, typesetters, portable calculators and portable digital assistants are specifically excluded from this legislation.

5. Are there a maximum number of items allowed to bring in?

No. Sims Recycling Solutions accepts all approved electronics from Middlesex County residents and small businesses with less than 50 employees.

6. What happens to my electronics after I drop them off?

When your electronics are in our facilities they are sorted to determine the proper processing protocols. Equipment is then de-manufactured and recycled using the latest and most efficient recycling technology available. Hazardous components are handled under strict environmental guidelines and procedures to ensure environmental responsibility.

7. What are your business hours?

Our regularly scheduled business hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, EST. Collection drop-off times are twice monthly for Middlesex County residents:

• First Saturday of Every Month     9 AM to 1 PM
• Third Monday of Every Month     12 noon to 4 PM

8. How much of my electronics are recycled versus being reused?

All equipment will be de-manufactured and recycled using the most innovative recycling technology.

9. Where can I go to get more information on NJ Electronics Waste Recycling Legislation?

The full text of the law and other information pertaining to the implementation of he law can be found on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection website. Other information related to the electronic waste recycling law can be found NJ Department of Environmental Protection Directory.  A good overview of the law and its impact can be found, titled " Electronic Waste Recycling Legislation".