Latest news from Sims Recycling Solutions, North America http://www.simsrs-na.com2011-04-14T00:00:00umbraco The latest news stories from Sims Recycling Solutions enhttp://us.simsrecycling.com//css-sims/common-images/logo-RecyclingSolutions.gifThe latest news stories from Sims Recycling SolutionsSacramento Celebrates Earth Day 2011http://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/sacramento-earth-day-2011Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/sacramento-earth-day-2011Sims Recycling Solutions, the world’s largest electronics recycler is partnering with Cal Expo and KCRA to provide the community with an electronics recycling event to raise money for the Sacramento Habitat for Humanity. This event will be held on Earth Day, Friday, April 22nd, 2011 at Cal Expo, Parking Lot D at 1600 Exposition Blvd. from the hours of 6:00am-7:00pm. Sims Recycling Solutions Receives Responsible Recycling (R2) Certification at its Tucson Facilityhttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/tucson-r2-certificationMon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/tucson-r2-certificationSims Recycling Solutions, the world’s largest electronics recycler has successfully achieved Responsible Recycling Practices for Electronics Recyclers (R2) certification at its facility in Tucson, AZ. This new standard supported by major electronic OEM’s, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), public interest groups, the US EPA, and U.S. state and local governments, is a stringent set of requirements for electronics recyclers. The standard includes requirements for environmental, worker health and safety, and security practices.PS 87 Playground To Play Host To Electronics Recycling Event http://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/ps-87-playground-event-new-yorkWed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/ps-87-playground-event-new-yorkSims Recycling Solutions, the world’s largest electronics recycler is holding an e-waste recycling event on Saturday, April 9th at the PS 87 Playground located at 77th street between Amsterdam & Columbus Aves in New York, NY. This event will run from 12:00pm to 5:00pm and is open to all New York City residents. Event sponsors include the Upper West Side Recycling Center and NYC Councilperson Gale Brewer’s Office.Sims Recycling Solutions Receives Responsible Recycling (R2) Certification at its Reno Facilityhttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/reno-r2-certificationTue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/reno-r2-certificationSims Recycling Solutions, The World’s Largest Electronics Recycler has successfully achieved Responsible Recycling Practices for Electronics Recyclers (R2) certification at the facility in Sparks, NV. This new standard supported by major electronic OEM’s, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), public interest groups, the US EPA, and US state and local governments, is a stringent set of requirements for electronics recyclers. The standard includes requirements for environmental, worker health and safety, and security practices.Sims Recycling Solutions Partners with San Jose Sharks and HP for Electronics Recycling Eventhttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/sharkshp-event-mar-19thSat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/sharkshp-event-mar-19thSims Recycling Solutions, the world’s largest electronics recycler, is partnering with the San Jose Sharks and HP in an effort to encourage the community and local Sharks hockey fans to recycle their electronics. The event will be held in Parking Lot ABC of HP Pavilion at San Jose at 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95113 on March 19, 2011 from 9:00am-1:00pm. All Sims Recycling Solutions Facilities in California Receive Environmental and Safety Management Certificationshttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/california-ohsas-and-iso-certificationsThu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/california-ohsas-and-iso-certificationsSims Recycling Solutions, the world’s largest electronics recycler announced today that all of their electronics recycling facilities in California have received OHSAS 18001:2007 certification and ISO 14001:2004 certification from Bureau Veritas. These certifications require adherence to specified requirements of environmental, health and safety management.Chicago Recycler Shows Local Businesses Some Appreciationhttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/chicago-business-appreciationWed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/chicago-business-appreciationSims Recycling Solutions, the world’s largest electronics recycler is offering free electronics recycling services to give back to the community and show local businesses in the Chicago area some appreciation. Sims will allow local businesses to drop off electronics for recycling at no cost for two days on Thursday March 10th and Friday March 11th from 8:00am – 4:00pm at four drop off locations. All locations are posted on the event landing page at www.us.simsrecycling.com/free-recycling. Sims Recycling Solutions Receives Responsible Recycling (R2) Certification at its West Chicago Facilityhttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/west-chicago-r2-certificationTue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/west-chicago-r2-certificationThe West Chicago facility is the third facility of Sims Recycling Solutions, the world’s largest electronics recycler, to successfully achieve Responsible Recycling Practices for Electronics Recyclers (R2) certification. This new standard supported by major electronic OEM’s, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), public interest groups, the US EPA, and US state and local governments, is a stringent set of requirements for electronics recyclers. The standard includes requirements for environmental, worker health and safety, and security practices.Sims Recycling Solutions Receives Responsible Recycling (R2) Certification at its Nashville Facilityhttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/nashville-r2-certificationThu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/nashville-r2-certificationThe Nashville facility is the second facility of Sims Recycling Solutions, the world’s largest electronics recycler, to successfully achieve Responsible Recycling Practices for Electronics Recyclers (R2) certification. This new standard supported by major electronic OEM’s, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), public interest groups, the US EPA, and US state and local governments, is a stringent set of requirements for electronics recyclers. The standard includes requirements for environmental, worker health and safety, and security practices.Significant Increase in E-waste Volumes Seen at January First Friday of the Month Recycling Eventhttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/first-friday-of-the-month-january-follow-upMon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/first-friday-of-the-month-january-follow-upSims Recycling Solutions, the world’s largest electronics recycler nearly tripled their December volumes during the January 2011 first Friday of the month electronics recycling event at their facility in Roseville, CA. At the first drop off event of 2011 Sims Recycling Solutions welcomed over 80 cars and collected close to 10,000 lbs of electronics for recycling. Sims Recycling Solutions Receives OHSAS 18001 Certification at their Ninth Facilityhttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/south-carolina-ohsas-18001Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/south-carolina-ohsas-18001Sims Recycling Solutions, the world’s largest electronics recycler announced today that its South Carolina facility has received OHSAS 18001:2007 certification from NSF International. This is the ninth Sims Recycling Solutions facility in North America to have achieved certification. Sims Recycling Solutions Partners with San Jose Sharks and HP for Electronics Recycling Eventhttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/sharkshp-event-jan-22ndMon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/sharkshp-event-jan-22ndSims Recycling Solutions, the world’s largest electronics recycler, is partnering with the San Jose Sharks and HP in an effort to encourage the community and local Sharks hockey fans to recycle their electronics. The event will be held in Parking Lot ABC of HP Pavilion at San Jose at 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95113 on January 22, 2011 from 9:00am-1:00pm. Sims Recycling Solutions Precious Metal Division Receives OHSAS 18001 Certificationhttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/franklin-park-18001-certificationThu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/franklin-park-18001-certificationSims Recycling Solutions, North America’s largest electronic scrap processor is pleased to announce that their precious metal recycling facility in Franklin Park, IL has become the eighth Sims Recycling Solutions facility in North America to achieve OHSAS 18001 certification.Top Recycler in Tucson Receives OHSAS 18001 Certificationhttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/tucson-receives-ohsas-18001-certificationMon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/tucson-receives-ohsas-18001-certificationSims Recycling Solutions, the world’s largest electronics recycler is pleased to announce that their facility in Tucson, AZ has become the seventh Sims Recycling Solutions facility in North America to achieve OHSAS 18001 certification.Sims Recycling Solutions Expands in Canada: Investing in Better Electronics Recycling Technologyhttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/canada-expansionMon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.simsrs-na.com/news-and-resources/news/canada-expansionSims Recycling Solutions Canada is excited to announce the introduction of its newest electronics recycling facility, located in Mississauga, Ontario. The 287,000 square foot facility is home to the most advanced technology that Sims Recycling Solutions has to offer for the recycling of end of life electronics, also known as waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) or e-waste.