Compliance & Standards
We adhere to the strictest environmental and data security standards to protect our clients and the planet.
TCEQ Registered
EverTrade Electronics operates in full compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations for Computer Equipment Recyclers.
Texas Environmental Compliance
As a responsible steward of electronic waste in Texas, we are committed to meeting and exceeding the requirements set forth by state regulations. Our Sugar Land facility adheres to:
Texas Recycles Computers Program
Registered participant in the state's official computer recycling initiative.
Responsible Downstream Management
All materials are routed through R2/e-Stewards certified vendors.
No Landfill Policy
We maintain a strict zero-landfill policy for all electronic components.
Annual Reporting
Weight tracking and annual material reporting to TCEQ as required.
Fort Bend County Location: Our facility at 10100 Belknap Rd, Sugar Land, TX serves the Greater Houston area with certified electronics recycling and data destruction services.
Data Security
Your data privacy is non-negotiable. We employ Department of Defense (DoD) grade sanitization methods.
NIST 800-88 Guidelines
We utilize the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-88 Revision 1 Guidelines for Media Sanitization. This ensures all data is irretrievable.
- 1Assess: Determining storage media type (SSD/HDD) and sensitivity.
- 2Sanitize: Executing Clear, Purge, or Destroy methods dependent on media requirements.
- 3Verify: Automated verification and certificate generation for audit trails.
Real Environmental Impact
We measure our success not just in certifications, but in pounds diverted from landfills.
Electronic waste kept out of Texas landfills since 2024
Success rate on all processed hard drives
Of non-functional e-waste to developing nations
1. Secure Intake
Assets enter our secure chain of custody via tracked fleet vehicles.
2. Audit & Wipe
Every serial number is scanned. Data is destroyed via NIST 800-88.
3. Component Recovery
Functional RAM, CPUs, and Boards are harvested for reuse.
4. Commodity Recycling
Scrap steel and plastic are sent to R2-certified smelters.
Where Does It Go?
Transparency is trust. We map exactly where your material ends up, ensuring it never pollutes developing nations or local landfills.
Our Downstream Partners
We only work with vendors holding one or more of these certifications:
Roadmap to R2v3 Certification
We are actively working towards R2v3 (Responsible Recycling) certification. This rigorous standard demonstrates our dedication to quality, transparency, and environmental and worker health and safety.
Documented Processes
Developing comprehensive SOPs for all facility operations.
Downstream Accountability
Mapping the flow of material to end-of-life processing.
Data Protection
Physical and logical security controls for all assets.
Verify Your Certificate
Every destruction certificate we issue can be verified online for authenticity. Use the tools below to confirm your certificate is genuine.
Drive Wipe Certificates
Look up NIST 800-88 compliant wipe certificates by serial number.
Search Certificates →Certificate of Destruction
Access your destruction certificates with QR verification codes.
View Your Certificates →100% Verifiable: All certificates include unique identifiers and can be authenticated through our online portal.