e-Stewards Certification

e-Stewards Certification is a globally recognized standard for responsible electronics recycling, refurbishing, and processing, administered by the Basel Action Network (BAN). It is designed to help individuals and organizations identify — and for recyclers to demonstrate — that their e-waste handling practices meet rigorous requirements for environmental protection, worker health and safety, and data security.

Electronics recyclers, refurbishers, and IT asset disposition (ITAD) companies operating in developed countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom, are eligible to pursue certification. Certified organizations must comply with the e-Stewards Standard for Responsible Recycling and Reuse of Electronic Equipment, a set of requirements developed collaboratively by environmental advocates and industry leaders to prevent harmful materials from reaching landfills, being illegally exported, or endangering workers.

For businesses deciding whether to pursue e-Stewards Certification, it signals a credible, third-party-verified commitment to ethical e-waste practices. For buyers and consumers looking to responsibly dispose of old electronics, the certification provides a reliable way to vet and select a trustworthy recycling partner.