ABOUT
E-Waste Guardians provides secure, responsible, and hassle-free electronics recycling services for businesses and individuals throughout California. Backed by years of industry experience, our team is committed to protecting data, handling electronics responsibly, and delivering dependable service from pickup to final processing. We operate as an R2v3-certified electronics recycler and are also recognized through ANAB, RIOS, CalRecycle, and DTSC, supporting responsible, secure, and compliant electronics recycling practices.
Learn more about our R2v3-certified electronics recycling services for businesses.
OUR VALUES
Compliance & Accountability
Following strict standards taking responsibility for every step.
Transparency
We communicate clearly and operate with full visibility.
Practical, Responsive Service
We provide straightforward solutions with reliable, timely support.
10%
CALIFORNIA’S SHARE OF U.S. E-WASTE
California generates approximately 700,000 metric tons of e-waste each year, representing roughly 10% of the 6.88 million metric tons produced annually across the United States.
25%
E-WASTE PROPERLY RECYCLED IN THE U.S.
In the United States, only 25% of the 6.88 million metric tons of e-waste generated each year is properly recycled. The remaining 75% is improperly disposed of or sent to landfills, contributing to long-term environmental damage.
22.3%
GLOBAL E-WASTE RECYCLING RATE
Globally, 62 million metric tons of e-waste were generated in 2022. Of that total, only 22.3% was properly recycled, leaving 77.7% unmanaged and posing significant environmental and public health risks.
77.4%
UNRECYCLED E-WASTE WORLDWIDE
Of the 62 million metric tons of global e-waste generated in 2022, approximately 48 million metric tons (77.4%) went unrecycled—underscoring the urgent need for stronger recycling systems and global sustainability initiatives.