Business Details
23 Years
experience
Sustainable Electronics Recycling Solutions in Canada
Founded in 2003, Information Technology Association (EPSC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions for end-of-life electronics. Our mission focuses on designing innovative recycling programs, promoting environmental responsibility, and collaborating with industry leaders and government stakeholders. With nearly thirty member companies, we prioritize reducing landfill waste, recovering valuable resources, and establishing efficient stewardship frameworks across Canada. Our approach emphasizes alignment with provincial regulations, adherence to rigorous recycling standards, and fostering operational efficiencies through competitive markets.By driving environmental improvements like responsible reuse and enhanced resource recovery, we aim to create a balanced regulatory environment that supports both industry needs and ecological preservation. Our team leverages decades of collective experience in electronics manufacturing and sustainability to shape policies that address evolving environmental challenges while maintaining a level playing field for all stakeholders.
Services
Electronics Recycling
Product Stewardship Programs
Environmental Consulting
Regulatory Compliance
Resource Recovery
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in sustainable electronics recycling.
- Our programs align with national environmental standards and regulations.
- We partner with leading manufacturers and the Retail Council of Canada.
- We drive operational efficiencies through competitive market practices.
- Our recycling standards are adopted in all Canadian jurisdictions.
Services
Electronics Recycling
EPSC manages nationwide programs to recycle end-of-life electronics, recovering metals, plastics, and components to reduce landfill waste. Our certified recyclers follow strict environmental standards to ensure safe material handling and resource recovery. This service supports manufacturers in meeting regulatory obligations while advancing circular economy principles.
Product Stewardship Programs
We design collaborative programs enabling electronics manufacturers to fulfill environmental responsibilities through shared infrastructure. These initiatives align provincial regulations, minimize cross-subsidization, and leverage competitive markets to create cost-effective, scalable solutions for managing electronic waste across Canada.
Regulatory Compliance
EPSC assists members in navigating environmental regulations by developing non-prescriptive, industry-led frameworks. Our expertise ensures compliance with evolving standards while balancing operational efficiency and environmental impact reduction for electronics manufacturers and distributors.
Questions
What services does EPSC provide?
EPSC develops electronics recycling programs, environmental stewardship frameworks, and regulatory compliance solutions for manufacturers and retailers across Canada.
How can companies join EPSC?
Manufacturers or sole distributors of regulated electronic products must apply for membership, with approval by the EPSC Board of Directors.
What environmental standards does EPSC enforce?
EPSC requires recyclers to meet its audited recycling standard, ensuring responsible reuse, resource recovery, and compliance with national sustainability goals.
Does EPSC operate outside Canada?
No, EPSC focuses exclusively on environmental stewardship programs within Canada, partnering with local stakeholders and governments.
How does EPSC reduce electronic waste?
By promoting product design improvements, eliminating harmful chemicals, and optimizing recycling processes to recover valuable materials from end-of-life electronics.
