Skip to content
Contact Us

E waste Recycling Services

When it comes to electronics recycling, your business needs a reliable solution. At SK Tes, we help you manage e waste by prioritizing reuse, protecting data, and providing:
Secure, audited and certified E waste recycling services and solutions
Sustainable IT equipment recycling with verified GHG emissions reporting 
Seamless E waste pickup & reverse logistics 
E waste management solutions aligned with global and local compliance 
ABOUT E WASTE RECYCLING
SK Tes employee pulling spare parts from laptop - e waste recycling
Computer and IT equipment recycling services by SK Tes - v2 Electronics Recycling Services

Navigate Electronics Recycling Challenges with Confidence

Retiring IT equipment and electronics is no longer just about clearing space - it’s about protecting your business. E waste management brings complex demands around data security, regulatory compliance, and environmental responsibility. Without the right strategy or partner, businesses face increasing risk.

Inconsistent vendors, uncertified processes, and poor documentation can trigger customs delays, shipment rejections, and supply chain disruptions - creating headaches for IT, logistics, and compliance teams. Missing key regulations like the WEEE Directive or Basel Convention can lead to fines, legal exposure, and non-compliance and poor data handling may result in GDPR breaches and long-term damage to your brand and ESG credibility.

SK Tes simplifies e waste management globally. From secure pickup and certified data destruction to responsible recycling and sustainability reporting, we deliver a seamless, traceable process built to protect your business. With 40+ processing sites across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, we offer consistent, fully documented electronics recycling services guided by the highest standards and industry best practices to protect your brand.

Computer and IT equipment recycling services by SK Tes - v2

Ready for electronics recycling? 

Connect with an SK Tes specialist for a quick assessment of your end-of-life electronics, IT equipment and hardware and discuss your project with us. 

 

Electronics and digital waste recycling - equipment tagging - SK Tes

“The team is responsive, maintains good communication, and ensures compliance with our disposal policies and standards. Overall, they provide a reliable and seamless service that supports our IT asset management goals effectively.”

Multinational Corporation

“We are delighted to have disposed of IT equipment with SK Tes with positive financial results, while adhering to our strict security requirements. We have also contributed to the reduction of the carbon footprint associated with our technology use as well as being confident that we are not contributing to landfilling e waste."

David Schrivner Electrolux

“Worldwide service allowing us to consolidate our e-waste operation. Customer service has been excellent as well. ”

Electronics Company

“The team is responsive, maintains good communication, and ensures compliance with our disposal policies and standards. Overall, they provide a reliable and seamless service that supports our IT asset management goals effectively.”

Multinational Corporation

“We are delighted to have disposed of IT equipment with SK Tes with positive financial results, while adhering to our strict security requirements. We have also contributed to the reduction of the carbon footprint associated with our technology use as well as being confident that we are not contributing to landfilling e waste."

David Schrivner Electrolux
Electronics Recycling Management Services - SK Tes

Secure and Sustainable Electronics Lifecycle Management Solutions  

Whether decommissioning a data center or refreshing IT hardware, SK Tes offers a secure, streamlined solution that turns electronics recycling into a managed, circular process.

Every device begins its retirement with a documented chain of custody: assets are sealed on-site, GPS-tracked, and sanitized or shredded using NIST 800-88 or IEEE 2883-2022 standards. A Certificate of Destruction is issued, ensuring full data protection without the need for multiple vendors.

Our process prioritizes reuse first. Devices suitable for redeployment or parts harvesting are recovered, while non-reusable equipment enters our recycling stream. Precious metals are refined, and hazardous materials like mercury and lithium-ion are treated compliantly. Remaining materials are responsibly recycled via open-loop channels.

OEM Take-Back & Product Stewardship

SK Tes is a trusted OEM partner for responsible electronic waste recycling globally. Our tailored take-back programs help manufacturers manage excess stock, warranty returns, and field-failed units through a secure, compliant workflow.

With over 30 R2 and ISO-certified ITAD and e waste recycling facilities - the largest network in the industry - we handle prototype and counterfeit destruction, trade-in refurbishment, and returns logistics under a single chain of custody. Each processed batch includes a Certificate of Destruction, material recovery data, and a Carbon Loop reporting.

*To find out more about specific certifications at each of our global locations click here.

OEM Take Back Scheme - IT Equipment Recycling - SK Tes - v2
Electronics recycling services by SK Tes Company

Electronics & Technology Recycling Built for Global Standards and Local Regulations 

Our mission is to provide a risk-free electronics recycling solution grounded in global standards and regulatory expertise. SK Tes operates under internationally and regionally recognized frameworks, including the WEEE recycling, Basel Convention, and various national e waste regulations. Our operations are supported by key certifications and licenses such as ISO, EPA authorizations, TAPA APAC, and alignment with policies like ANZRP.

Our local compliance teams manage permitting and maintain close relationships with authorities to ensure cross-border movement of e-waste meets legal and environmental requirements. We monitor legislative updates and brief your teams, in local language, on changes affecting scheduling, export permissions, or reporting. Key insights are also shared in our whitepaper, Steering Safely Through E-Waste Legislation, to help you plan with confidence.

How E Waste Recycling Works with SK Tes

Follow each step of our secure and sustainable e waste recycling process. 

Ewaste Updated Process Flow_v2-cropped
  • At SK Tes, we manage the secure transportation of retired IT equipment as part of our end-to-end electronics waste management and recycling services. From your facility to one of our global processing centers, we provide reverse logistics solutions that include professional packaging, palletizing, and fully documented, secure transport.

    All IT assets are verified, labelled, and recorded at the point of collection, ensuring complete visibility throughout transit. Upon arrival, our teams conduct a thorough inventory and reconciliation process, matching items against the driver’s manifest with detailed records and photo documentation. This maintains an unbroken chain of custody, giving you full auditability and peace of mind.

  • Upon arrival at one of our secure processing facilities, all electronics are unpacked and scanned into our Warehouse Management System (WMS).

    Our team verifies the collection manifest and checks for any discrepancies. Each asset is recorded and assigned a unique tracking ID, establishing a transparent, traceable audit trail from the moment it enters our facility.

  • Electronics recycling operation begins with detailed inspection and diagnostics. Using software-based tools, we test device functionality, check for visible damage or missing components, and capture complete hardware configurations. This enables accurate sorting and helps identify equipment with potential for reuse, refurbishment, or material recovery.

    All incoming assets are pre-sorted by type, condition, and recovery potential to maximize environmental and economic value. Equipment suitable for reuse is set aside for redeployment or resale, while non-functional devices continue through our recycling stream.

    A core part of our operations is the safe and compliant handling of hazardous materials. Electronic waste often contains valuable raw materials like gold and copper, but also hazardous substances such as mercury and lithium, which require specialized management. Our processes are built to recover valuable resources while ensuring hazardous fractions are isolated and treated to the highest environmental standards.

    We maintain full material traceability throughout every stage, from receipt to final processing. All waste streams are closely monitored to ensure compliance and support responsible recycling.

  • All storage devices as part of electronics recycling process undergo certified data erasure or physical destruction, depending on client policy and asset condition.

    We apply industry-standard sanitization protocols, including NIST 800-88 or IEEE 2883, with full documentation and audit logs. Drives that cannot be wiped are shredded to ensure complete data destruction and protect your business from reputational or regulatory risk. A Certificate of Data Destruction (COD) is provided for all data-bearing equipment.

  • The demanufacturing process at SK Tes includes fully secure data destruction of all storage media, whether through shredding of data sanitization. 

    It also includes dismantling, sorting and parts harvesting. A full audit report is available on the client portal.

    Assets are then manually dismantled, separating components and materials by type. During this process, we remove and destroy any remaining storage media, harvest reusable parts, and sort items for parts harvesting or recycling. Each batch is audited and logged for full traceability.

  • Parts, components and equipment that cannot be reused are processed through our electronics recycling stream.

    Materials are segregated - metals, plastics, and hazardous materials such as batteries or mercury-containing parts are isolated and processed through specialized treatment. We carry out precious metal recovery where applicable, ensuring maximum resource efficiency.

    A final audit is performed, and clients are issued a Certificate of Destruction as proof of responsible processing.

CARBON LOOP SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING FOR E WASTE RECYCLING

Transform your IT assets into emissions savings with SK Tes. 

With the SK Tes Carbon Loop Report, you’ll receive comprehensive, externally validated and verified data, that quantifies the net benefits of your IT asset recovery programs in terms of carbon emissions savings.

This guarantees the reliability of your sustainability metrics and empowers you to actively track your environmental impact, contribute to sustainability goals, and enhance your company’s reputation as a responsible corporate leader.


Frequently asked questions about Electronics Recycling and Management

What types of digital waste, IT and electronic equipment does SK Tes recycle?

At SK Tes, we recycle a wide range of IT and electronic equipment from office, enterprise, and data center environments - safely, securely, and in full compliance with global standards. Our goal is to recover maximum value while minimizing environmental impact through responsible recycling and refurbishment.

We provide recycling services of all IT equipment and electronics:

  1. Desktop computers and laptop recycling
  2. Monitors and display screens (LCD, LED, CRT) recycling
  3. Mobile phones, smartphones, and tablets recycling
  4. Data center equipment recycling  (servers, storage systems, racks)
  5. Networking hardware (switches, routers, firewalls) recycling
  6. Printers, scanners, and multifunction devices recycling
  7. Hard drives and storage media (HDDs, SSDs, tapes) recycling
  8. VoIP phones and telecom systems recycling
  9. Audio/visual equipment (projectors, conferencing units) recycling
  10. Power supplies and UPS units recycling
  11. Cables, adapters, and IT accessories recycling
  12. Point of Sale (POS) systems and peripherals recycling
  13. Non-hazardous medical IT equipment recycling
  14. Industrial control and automation devices recycling
  15. Consumer electronics (TVs, gaming consoles) recycling

All items are processed using certified methods, with data-bearing devices undergoing secure sanitization or destruction. Where possible, we refurbish and repurpose equipment to support reuse, and all hazardous materials are handled in accordance with environmental regulations.

If you’re unsure about a specific item, our team is happy to advise. Contact us to arrange a pickup or learn more about our IT asset recycling services.

Does SK Tes buy used electronics and IT equipment?

Yes, SK Tes does purchase electronic waste and retired IT equipment in larger volumes as part of our global e-waste management and value recovery programs.

We assess equipment based on condition, type, and resale or material recovery potential. Items suitable for reuse or refurbishment are prioritized for redeployment or remarketing. Non-reusable equipment is processed through responsible recycling and precious metal refining.

By purchasing electronic waste in bulk, we help businesses recover financial value from their retired assets while ensuring secure, compliant, and environmentally sound processing. Our approach supports circular economy goals, reduces landfill, and maximizes return on end-of-life technology.

To discuss equipment resale or bulk recycling opportunities, contact our commercial team for an evaluation.

Discover more with SK Tes resources

Stay up to date with lifecycle recycling policies, procedures and best practices, latest initiatives, technologies and solutions.

Learn more
Blog
Sustainable economies: What have we learned?
Sustainable development is seen as the method of capturing long-term value for businesses, shareholders and for global society in general. Businesses that consider broader, progressive agendas are both future-proofing and positioning themselves to capture opportunities. They’re also mitigating risk and serious existential threats.
Read more
Blog
The difference between hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy
2022 was the best year for new electric car sales with 267,203 new EV registrations - up from 190,727 in 2021 - and there are globally over 16.5 million electric cars now on the road.
Read more
Blog
Looking Ahead to 2024 – Global Trends and the Impact on IT Asset Disposition and Recycling Practices
As we approach the end of 2023 we are reflecting on a great year making progress on our goal to make a decade of difference to securely, safely, and sustainably transform and re-purpose 1 billion kgs of assets by 2030.
Read more

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

 

Let's work together to create a more sustainable future!

 

CONTACT US