AIM ECycling

AIM Ecycling, LLC is a full-service electronics recycler. We are also Northwest Ohio’s only R2-Certified recycler, which means that AIM has met the most stringent international standards for data security, legal and environmental compliance and safe, professional business practices. We were one of the first 200 companies in the world to achieve this distinction. In addition, we are certified to the ISO14001:2004 and OHSAS18001:2007 standards as well.Electronics recycling is our only business. We are not distracted by collecting paper, plastic bottles or anything else. We collect and process computers, printers, servers, network equipment and personal electronics. Our processing streams include circuit boards, batteries, CRT and flat-screen displays, toner cartridges, lead-acid batteries from UPS devices and mercury in CCFL lamps. We are also able to process miscellaneous electronics, such as computer keyboards, power supplies, copiers, telephone systems, laboratory/test equipment, manufacturing e-scrap and audiovisual/video production equipment.

By offering low-cost electronics recycling, we believe we can make a difference in the nature and cost of asset management and e-waste solutions, and in the environmental impact of businesses and individuals. We are also committed to hosting free community electronics collection/shredding events.In the past year, we collected and processed more than two million pounds of electronic waste, all in compliance with AIM’s strict no-landfill policy.

WHY CHOOSE AN R2 CERTIFIED RECYCLING CENTER?

• All R2 certified recyclers are required to sanitize, purge, or destroy data on all hard drives and data storage devices.
• Data destruction processes are reviewed and validated by an independent party periodically.
• R2 recyclers are required to have a security program in place that is appropriate for the equipment they handle and the customers they serve.
• All R2 certified recycling centers maintain necessary permits, licenses, and insurance as required by state and federal regulations.
• R2 requires that all recyclers send materials to licensed and permitted facilities.
• Rigorous shipping and material tracking systems are employed by all R2 certified recyclers.

How much e-waste is recycled?
A great deal of what is labeled as “e-waste” is actually not waste at all; rather, it is whole electronic equipment or parts that are readily marketable for reuse or can be recycled for materials recovery. In 2009, approximately 25 percent of TVs, computer products, and cell phones that were ready for end-of-life management were collected for recycling. Cell phones were recycled at a rate of approximately 8 percent. For more information see Electronics Waste Management in the United States.

What is the environmental impact of disposing electronics into the environment without any precaution?
Electronics are complex devices which are made of a wide variety of material constituents. Some of the constituents, such as lead, nickel, cadmium, and mercury, could pose risks to human health or the environment if mismanaged at their end-of-life. EPA is very concerned about ensuring the proper management of used electronics and has undertaken important work to increase the collection and responsible recycling of used electronics.As for managing electronics disposed in the US in landfills, we believe that disposal of electronics in properly managed municipal solid waste landfills does not threaten human health and the environment. The results of landfill leachate studies, suggest that currently allowed disposal of electronics — including those containing heavy metals — in modern municipal solid waste landfills are protective of human health and the environment. However, we strongly support keeping used electronics out of landfills, to recover materials and reduce the environmental impacts and energy demands from mining and manufacturing. Electronics are made from valuable resources, such as precious metals, copper, and engineered plastics, all of which require considerable energy to process and manufacture. Recycling electronics recovers valuable materials and as a result, we reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce pollution, save energy, and save resources by extracting fewer raw materials from the earth.

E-Waste

There are more than 50 million tons of discarded electronics, also known as e-waste, are produced every year. In the  U.S. alone, more than 30 million computers are discarded annually, and that number shows no sign of decreasing in the future. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that only 12-15% of all e-waste is recycled, with the remainder ending up in landfills across the country. Many of these discarded electronic devices can be re-used. The rest have components and other materials that can be salvaged or recycled. The precious metals in circuit boards, the plastic in exterior cases, and other metals, including steel, copper and aluminum, can all be recycled from old computers, printers, telephones, monitors, cameras, game consoles, and other electronic devices.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]” A ton of mobile phones (approximately 6,000 units, a small fraction of the 1 billion mobile phones produced annually), contains 3.5 kilograms of silver, 340 grams of gold, 140 grams of palladium and 130 grams of copper. The average mobile phone battery contains another 3.5 grams of copper. Combined value: more than $15,000.00 at today’s prices.” *

SECURE DATA DESTRUCTION

When data destruction and security isn’t handled with the care it deserves, it can lead to millions of dollars in damages and a permanently tarnished reputation. Regardless of whether your industry is subject to stringent privacy laws and regulatory requirements, your organization cannot afford to risk sensitive information falling into the wrong hands.AIM recognizes the responsibility that comes with handling your company’s data. With industry-leading certifications for data destruction and hard drive sanitation, we have earned the trust of government entities and corporations across the country.With the continual increase in digital media devises being manufactured and the fact that digital storage is the preferred method over paper, individuals and businesses need to have an “end of life” strategy and practice when it comes to electronic data security. There are many State and Federal regulations currently in place that mandate secure data protection and proper data sanitation.

EQUIPMENT RECYCLING

At AIM Ecycling, LLC, we process hundreds of tons of e-waste every month. Some devices, such as desktop & laptop computers, flat-screen monitors, cell phones, and games, can be refurbished and re-used. The remaining e-waste is separated for further processing in specialized facilities that can extract various components and precious metals. The rest is shredded into new materials and devices.As part of our R2 Certification process, we have carefully evaluated and checked all of our vendors that process the recycled materials to ensure that their standards are as exacting as our own. No materials are exported to non-OECD() countries, no prison labor is ever used as part of any recycling process, and nothing is sent for incineration or to landfills.Equipment Recycling, old televisions and CRT monitors require special processing because of the hazardous materials, including lead, used in their manufacture. We usually charge a small fee to accept these types of electronics