What Happens to Your Electronics After They Reach the Recycler? Collection is only the beginning. Understanding downstream processing helps businesses evaluate the complete electronics recycling journey. What Happens After Electronic Equipment Leaves Your Facility? Electronic recyclers may collect and process equipment before transferring recovered materials to downstream facilities. Without clear reporting, businesses may have limited visibility into where those materials go next. 1 Business equipment collection 2 Initial recycling facility 3 Material sorting and dismantling VISIBILITY GAP Transfer to downstream processors 4 Downstream processing 5 Material recovery Multiple Processing Stages Can Create Information Gaps Materials move through multiple facilities Specialized vendors recover valuable materials Destinations are not always documented Businesses may struggle to track residual handling FROM RECYCLING FACILITY DOWNSTREAM PROCESSORS METAL RECOVERY FACILITIES Recovered metals PLASTIC RECLAIMERS Recovered plastics COMPONENT REMAKERS Reusable components RESIDUAL MANAGEMENT Residual materials Ask These Questions Before Choosing a Recycling Partner Are downstream processing partners identified? Can material movements be documented? What materials are recovered and where do they go? How are non-recoverable residues managed? Are processing and final disposition reports available? More Transparent Understand your electronics recycling requirements and explore responsible recycling solutions with ERI. Website www.eridirect.com Email info@ERldirect.com Phone 1-800-374-3473 Make Electronics Recycling