The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is a Canadian non-profit organization established in 2004, specializing in secure IT asset disposition (ITAD), data destruction, electronics recycling, technology refurbishment, and corporate sustainability solutions.
ERA partners with CIOs, IT leaders, cybersecurity professionals, government agencies, and businesses across Canada to securely manage retired IT equipment, reduce data security risks, support ESG objectives, and extend the lifecycle of technology.
Our Services & Solutions
1. IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) & Lifecycle Management
ERA provides secure collection, decommissioning, refurbishment, and responsible recycling of retired IT assets, including computers, laptops, servers, networking equipment, and data centre infrastructure.
2. Secure Data Destruction & Compliance
ERA helps organizations protect sensitive information through:
- On-site and off-site hard drive shredding
- Certificates of Data Destruction
- IT asset tracking and serial number reporting
3. Enterprise IT Equipment Collection & Logistics
ERA offers scheduled corporate pickups, multi-location collection coordination, recycling bins and cages, and free electronics collection for qualifying quantities. These services simplify technology refreshes, office relocations, and IT infrastructure upgrades.
4. Corporate Sustainability & ESG Solutions
ERA supports corporate sustainability initiatives by reducing electronic waste, prioritizing reuse over recycling, providing collection documentation, and helping organizations advance circular economy and ESG objectives.
5. Technology Donations & Digital Inclusion
ERA refurbishes reusable corporate technology and donates computers to Canadian charities, schools, and non-profit organizations, supporting education, employment readiness, and digital accessibility.
6. Corporate Recycling Events & Employee Engagement
ERA organizes workplace electronics recycling drives, secure data destruction events, employee engagement initiatives, and community sustainability campaigns.
Certifications & Information Security
ERA maintains four internationally recognized certifications:
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 – Information Security Management
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management
- ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health & Safety Management
Why CIOs Partner with ERA
ERA helps IT leaders reduce data security risks, streamline IT asset retirement, support compliance requirements, advance ESG goals, and create measurable community impact.
Secure Your Data. Simplify IT Asset Disposal. Advance Your ESG Goals.
Website: www.era.ca
Phone: 1-877-9EWASTE