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Our San Francisco facility is host both to large community recycling take-back programs and a full-service collection hub for businesses as well.
1. What services do you offer?
Electronics recycling, asset management, data security, integrated circuits recovery, precious metals refining, and other value added services. Sims Recycling Solutions is your one stop shop to electronics recycling. Visit our services page to learn more.
2. Why should I care about recycling my e-waste?
Obsolete electronics are the fastest growing component of the global waste stream. End-of-life electronics can contain lead, mercury, chromium, nickel and zinc. Cell phones often contain lead, nickel and cadmium and the EPA estimates that there are more than 500 million used cell phones ready for disposal. Make sure you choose your recycler carefully because the state program only covers certain materials and the rest could be exported to Asia and Africa where it is frequently mishandled causing pollution and adverse health impacts. Visit our environmental disasters page to learn more.
3. What Items Are Accepted?
Electronics we can accept: Computers, Televisions (TVs), Laptops, Cell Phones, Printers, Monitors, Speakers, Keyboards, Mice, PDAs, Radios, Stereos, MP3s, DVDs, CD Players, and VCRs, etc.
4. What are the office hours at the San Francisco facility?
The office in San Francisco is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00am–5:00pm. On Fridays the hours are from 8:00am-4:00pm.
5. How do I recycle my e-waste with Sims Recycling Solutions?
Sims Recycling Solutions occasionally holds Community “Eco Days” offering consumers a secure and convenient way to recycle their e-waste. These events are typically free of charge and sometimes raise funds for schools or organizations.
San Francisco Consumer Recycling Events
6. Do you provide pick up services for consumers?
No. Sims Recycling Solutions can only provide electronics recycling pick up services for businesses and organizations.
7. How do I know that my personal and confidential data on my hard drives is secure?
Over 9 million U.S. residents were victims of identity theft in 2007 and as consumers are carelessly disposing of their hard drives, this number will only rise. It’s not just PCs and servers that hold sensitive data, but printers, copiers, scanners and cell phones are all recording your information as well. To ensure your data is secure, your equipment will go through data wiping up to NIST 800-88 government standards if it is reusable. If the electronics are obsolete they will be securely transported to our Sacramento facility for shredding and recycling.
8. What is the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003: Covered Electronic Payment System (SB 20/SB 50)?
The Covered Electronic Payment System (SB 20/SB 50) is a funding system for the collection and recycling of certain electronic wastes.
Please visit the CalRecycle website to learn more about the program.
9. When is your next scheduled event?
For ongoing updates on our latest upcoming events, please visit our events page.