SSI

SSI employs higher level thinking – supported by superior management systems, processes and infrastructure – in creating and implementing lifecycle asset-management and electronics-recycling solutions for our customers. SSI not only embraces change and the evolving needs of our customers, we thrive on satisfying the most demanding customers.SSI understands what’s driving change; we help our customers manage change; we are agile in responding to change.SSI’s goal is to always get to the next level of value-added service to anticipate and meet the constantly evolving needs of our customers.

SSI Has Earned and Maintains an Unprecedented Nine Key Recycling Industry Certifications

By earning the industry’s most rigorous certifications, SSI has the credentials that prove the depth and breadth of our capabilities.In addition to earning and maintaining an unmatched number of industry certifications, SSI also has strong relationships with federal and state regulatory agencies, as well as industry oversight organizations. For example, we were invited by EPA to help develop the R2 certification; we are working on refining the R2 and SERI standards; and we are working with NAID to improve its certification programs. As an example of our state-level initiatives, we are working with Illinois EPA to improve state legislation regarding electronics recycling and disposal.

Why SSI – Higher Level Thinking

Higher Level Thinking and Exceptional Execution Deliver What’s Next

Supply-Chain Services delivers what’s next in technology asset recovery, electronics recycling and data destruction. At SSI, our higher level thinking – based on successful experience addressing our customers’ most complex problems – drives us to deliver electronics recycling and supply chain management solutions that protect the environment while earning the trust of our customers.Supported by superior management systems, processes and infrastructure, SSI is agile in helping customers understand and manage change. SSI gets to the next level of service to anticipate our customers’ ever-changing needs.At SSI, we deliver what’s next.

Superior management systems, processes and infrastructure

SSI constantly improves our management systems, processes and infrastructure to enhance customer service.Customers who come to SSI for solutionsexpect us to use our experience and discipline to adapt our processes and infrastructure to create and implement customized services.As an example of how SSI’s management systems help our customers, consider the important issue of EPEAT registration. We thoroughly understand the EPEAT Standards, including IEEE 1680.2 for Imaging Equipment, 1680.3 for Televisions and 1680.1 for Personal Computer Products. SSI has delivered extensive support to our OEM customers in their pursuit of EPEAT Registration by providingall key documents and flowcharts required by EPEAT. We also have helped OEM customers establish Take Back Programs required by EPEAT. And our management systems support our OEM customers manage their respective state E-waste programs.

What differentiates SSI

• The only service provider with nine key certifications
• IT asset recovery management program generates optimal value for customers’ retired equipment
• Best management practices forelectronics recycling to mitigate customers’ environmental and legal liabilities
• Parts harvest/fulfillment service saves millions of dollars for our OEM customers while generating additional revenues
• Reverse logistics service optimizes value on returned products
• Secured and meticulous data destruction management consistently surpasses DoD’sforensic lab testing requirements
• Detailed and accurate analytical reports help customers make timely business decisions
• Global management capabilities include a network ofaudited and approved partners

Electronics Recycling

Comprehensive Electronics Recycling Solutions

A long-time leader in electronics recycling, SSI understands the specific requirements, focus and needs of each customer and market.We can help your organization efficiently and cost-effectively comply with regulations and laws at every level of government; manage and audit E-waste recyclers and processors; mage E-waste logistics; comply with government reporting requirements and internal processes; and secure all electronic data.

Electronics Recycling Services

• Demanufacturing
• Material recovery
• Parts harvesting
• Hazardous materials removal and disposal
• National/global recycling program management
• Shredding
• Deinstallation
• Adherence to R2 certification best management practices

Customized End-of-Life Recycling Services

• White glove services
• National storage and pickup
• SSI truck pack
• UPS/SSI web-based pickup
• Customer requested box program
• Enhanced marketing support
  
  

SSI is a cost-efficient, single-source service provider of value recovery and recycling of used technology assets such as:

• Servers, desktops, laptops
  
• Mobile devices: tablets, cell phones
• Network equipment, enterprise Storage equipment
• Data Center infrastructure equipment
• Document Imaging equipment (copiers, printers)
• Telecom equipment
• Medical/Lab equipment
• Miscellaneous electronics, etc.

Reverse Logistics

Reverse logistics comes into play when equipment reaches the end of its lease or the end of its useful life.  At SSI, the term also refers to the processes that lead to a product’s disposition through remarketing, redeployment or environmentally secure recycling.  Reverse logistics differs from the forward supply chain in the physical distribution flow, and is characterized by sporadic and random routing that presents unique challenges.SSI’s lifecycle asset management services include reverse logistics management. As a leading provider of reverse logistics services, SSI applies proven capabilities to offer end-to-end, turnkey solutions, customized to meet the customer’s needs. 

Data Sanitization and Data Destruction

SSI’s secured and meticulous data destruction management consistently surpasses U.S. Department of Defense forensic lab testing requirements.Our detailed de-manufacturing yields up to a 98 percent recycling rate, positioning our customers as sustainability leader in their industries.Stringent due-diligence auditing on downstream processors ensures that all the special wastes (circuit board, CRT glass, battery, lamp, toner, tamper-proof glass, etc.) are responsibly managed.We hold four NAID Data Destruction Certifications for secured data destruction on computers, cell phones, tablets, printer/copiers, flash drives, CD/DVDs, tapes, etc.