This infographic explains how to determine when IT equipment and components are candidates for recycling vs re-using. It also illustrates the difference in primary material, energy, air emission and greenhouse gas emission savings for both recycling and re-using of IT equipment in actual units.

1. Re-using
Equipment
what can be done with the re-used equipment?
resell it to
another customer
provide employee
buyback programs
donate it to those
who really need it
rent it to a client
for a project
For components that are true candidates for recycling,
CentricsIT takes every step required to guarantee
EPA-compliance and environmentally responsible recycling
practices. All recycling of non-hazardous materials and e-waste
is performed by a certified ISO14001/R2 certified recycler.
Processing Equipment For Re-Use Involves:
data wiping
validating functionality
certifying the job refurbishment
authentication
Recycling vs. Re-using
When it comes to investing in equipment, companies large and small are asking themselves
how they can get the most bang for their buck while also doing what’s best for our planet.
When it’s time to move on to something new, weigh the pros and cons of re-using versus
recycling your equipment.
getting the most out of your equipment
Recycling
Equipment
Re-Using
VS
Recycling
Mass Based Savings
42,000,000 kg
800,000 kg
600,000 kg
500,000 KG
11,000,000 KG
Air Emission
Water Emission
Municipal Solid Waste
Greenhouse Gas emissions
Primary Material
54,000,000 KWH
19,000,000 KWH
Re-Use
Recycling
Energy Savings
42,000,000 KG
2,000,000 KG
Re-Use
Recycling
Air Emissions Savings
10,200,000 KG of CE
800,000 KG of CE
Re-Use
Recycling
Greenhouse gas
Emissions Savings
180,000 KG
640,000 KG
Re-Use
Recycling
Primary Material Savings
The more we bring in, the more we can
process properly,
let us evaluate your unused equipment
to save you top dollar and save the
planet at the same time
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