On July 1st, the Naples Daily News featured SMS Assembly in an article highlighting how our company is transforming itself into one of the nations premiere electronics recyclers and data destruction companies. *Note: the link above requires a subscription to read the full write-up.* The article,
SMS Strictly Follows the Responsible R2 Recycling Standard
SMS Assembly started manufacturing computer components 25 years ago. Many years ago we moved away from using non-renewable energy and resources to assemble new parts toward sourcing more used parts that were being thrown away. Becoming R2 certified was a natural step for us. The R2 Standard is a
Not All E-waste Recycling is R2 Certified Electronic Waste Recycling
Ask 20 different companies what their electronic waste recycling policy is and you’ll get 20 different ideas. Ask 20 different e-waste recyclers how they handle recycling IT assets and you’ll get several different processes. You can never be sure your electronic waste is being responsibly, securely
Why You Should Care About R2 Recycling
The constant and mind-boggling generation of e-waste is a serious issue facing us today. The EPA estimates that each American generates 14.9 pounds of electronic scrap annually. That means the approximate 1.5 million people living in southwest Florida alone disposes of about 22.3 million pounds of
IT Asset Recovery Will Make You the CFO’s Best Friend
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) calls the shots related to financial matters for an organization. The CFO is about numbers and the bottom line. This applies to global enterprise and small business alike, as well as state and local government and military operations. CFOs are most happy when the
11 Things You Didn’t Know About E-Waste Recycling
Certainly there are financial benefits for enterprises and institutions that incorporate electronic waste recycling into their operations. Computer recyclers perform another valuable service. In addition to helping their e-recycling customers maximize return on IT asset investments, electronic waste