Frequently Asked Questions
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| What is the difference between a consolidator, transporter, processor and asset management service? | There are many International standards and terms that define the different recycling services out there, and as more rules are created, their definitions become more clear. The... | More |
| What portion of all the technology received by EWA actually gets reused? | Our unusually strong interest in reuse has lead to extraordinary reductions in destructive recycling (also reducing client processing costs). Our recording process is maticulously detailed so... | More |
| How does EWA ensure data security for donated technology? | Everything donated to eWaste Alternatives is stored at our processing facility in a secured area until receiving. Our receiving process is much more detailed than others. Every... | More |
| What kind of materials reporting does EWA provide to the donor/client? | Our recording process is very thorough and designed not just for our own needs, but with the donor/clients needs as well. Unlike most recyclers who will provide a rough list of item quantities in... | More |
| Does eWaste Alternatives export electronic materials for reuse or recycling? | No. We screen our downstream scrap materials processors to ensure that the materials will be processed in licensed North American facilities. Many legitimate processing options exist outside North... | More |
