This information is provided to help clarify the regulatory and compliance environmental programs of ASR. Based on our experience in this field, we have assembled this information from questions most often asked about environmental issues. Using ASR as your environmental partner guarantees EPA guidelines are continuously being met and exceeded. We realized years ago that our clients have to become educated with environmental issues with electronic equipment and proper disposal methods. Our advanced approach to environmental compliance and liability creates a proactive corporate model for our clients in dealing with older products. ASR pledges to answer any question regarding our facility, operations, vendor relationships or compliance programs. We welcome and encourage visits to our facility at any time.
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Facility Description and Location
The ASR facility is located at 4319 Hwy 120 Duluth, GA 30097, which we own. This facility serves as our corporate office with over 3,800 square feet of warehouse. This space is utilized for storage, auditing, consolidations, disassembly, re-assembly, and refurbishing of electronics. All processing areas are enclosed and climate controlled. We have two drive-up docks with roll up doors to receive all sizes of lift gate trucks and regular vans.
Safety and Health
ASR has developed and implemented a comprehensive safety and health program in order to be in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. All employees undergo a formal safety training program upon becoming an associate in addition to periodic refresher courses. The company operates free of variances, consent decrees, or any other safety and health abatement agreements.
Environmental
ASR accepts personal computers, related computer equipment, mainframe systems, mid-range systems, photocopiers, facsimiles, and other office equipment for refurbishing or recycling. Less than 0.25% of materials collected by ASR have been sent to landfills. Landfilled materials include foam packaging, plastic wrap, and labels. ASR does accept Universal Waste.
Transportation Service License
ASR partners with both local and national computer transportation companies who maintain correct local, state and federal licenses required for the relocation of computer equipment.
General Conditions for Acceptance of Recyclables
ASR has developed procedures for accepting common materials as well as non-conforming waste for recycling from its clients.
Vendor Sales
ASR works directly with end users of the materials generated by its electronic equipment disassembly process. Vendors that process hazardous waste generated by ASR report the disposition of the waste and provide official documentation certificates. No waste is ever sent outside the continental US. Information on ASR’s recycling vendors will be provided upon request. These vendors have agreed to open their facilities to our customers in case you have direct questions for them.
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