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Our Los Angeles facility is host to both large community recycling take-back programs and a full-service collection hub for businesses as well.
1. What services do you offer?
Electronics recycling, asset management, data security, integrated circuits recovery, precious metals refining, and other value added services. Sims Recycling Solutions is your one stop shop to electronics recycling. Visit our services page to learn more.
2. Why should I care about recycling my e-waste?
Obsolete electronics are the fastest growing component of the global waste stream. End-of-life electronics can contain lead, mercury, chromium, nickel and zinc. Cell phones often contain lead, nickel and cadmium and the EPA estimates that there are more than 500 million used cell phones ready for disposal. Make sure you choose your recycler carefully because the state program only covers certain materials and the rest could be exported to Asia and Africa where it is frequently mishandled causing pollution and adverse health impacts. We suggest that before you hand over your electronic waste, ask your city/council where electronic waste goes from their waste sites and if they check it is not exported. Visit our environmental disasters page to learn more.
3. What items are accepted?
Computers, Televisions (TVs), Laptops, Cell Phones, Printers, Monitors, Speakers, Keyboards, Mice, PDAs, Radios, Stereos, MP3s, DVDs, CD Players, and VCRs, etc.
4. What is the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003: Covered Electronic Payment System (SB 20/SB 50)?
The Covered Electronic Payment System (SB 20/SB 50) is a funding system for the collection and recycling of certain electronic wastes.
Please visit the CalRecycle website to learn more about this program.
Environmental Responsibility
5. What are the office hours at the Los Angeles facility?
The office in Los Angeles is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.
6. How do I recycle my e-waste with Sims Recycling Solutions?
Community "Eco Days" held by Sims Recycling Solutions are a secure and convenient way for consumers to recycle their e-waste. Please visit our events section to find an upcoming event in your area?
7. Do you provide pick up services for consumers?
No. Sims Recycling Solutions can only provide electronics recycling pick up services for businesses or organizations for a fee.
8. How do I know that my personal and confidential data on my hard drives is secure?
Over 9 million U.S. residents were victims of identity theft in 2007 and this number has only been on the rise as the years have passed. It's not just PCs and servers that hold sensitive data, but printers, copiers, scanners and cell phones are all recording your information as well. To ensure your data is secure, your equipment will go through data wiping up to NIST 800-88 government standards if it is reusable. If the electronics are obsolete they will go to our processing facility for shredding and recycling.