Phase 1
Virtual factory layout — small workshop zones and intake
Certified Electronics Recycling & ITAD for the GTA
Secure dismantling of EEE, plastic pelletization, and metal recovery. Zero-landfill processing with guaranteed market re-entry prevention for sensitive equipment.
Virtual Factory Methodology
Our three-phase workflow — from modeling the facility to collecting data and monitoring execution in real time.
Virtual Factory Methodology
3 PhasesBuild Virtual Factory Model
Define the virtual factory scenario and production layout.
Design virtual processing flow — raw input, processing, finished output.
Express process technology and data digitally via charts and tables.
Virtual Factory Data Collection
Enter data for simulated production stages (casting, machining, etc.).
Build a digital dashboard for real-time simulated production monitoring.
Project Execution & Monitoring
Coordinate team members and advance milestones on schedule.
Monitor execution progress against planned targets.
Adjust and optimize when resources are short or processes lag.
Certificates of Destruction
Legal proof that your IT assets were physically destroyed — not resold, not landfilled.
For publicly traded companies and regulated industries, a Certificate of Destruction (COD) is the audit-ready documentation your compliance team requires. We provide itemized CODs for 30,000+ unit destruction events, verified through our RPRA-registered processing chain.
Request a COD ConsultationAudit-Ready Documentation
Serialized CODs with destruction date, weight, and processing facility details for SOX, ISO, and EPR audits.
Zero Market Re-Entry
Guaranteed physical destruction with no downstream resale of sensitive IT, telecom, or AV equipment.
Secure Client Portal
Authenticated corporate portal for downloading your organization-specific Certificates of Destruction.
Data Destruction Included
NIST-compliant hard drive wiping and physical destruction with chain-of-custody records.
Five Industry Certifications Behind Every COD
Corporate clients expect processors to meet independent third-party standards. Ontario does not issue these industry certifications — independent Certification Bodies (CBs) do. The province oversees environmental permits, facility operations, and labour safety. 51Recycle structures Certificates of Destruction and ITAD services around the five standards below.
R2v3 and NAID AAA are the two most important credentials for corporate ITAD and data-destruction buyers. ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 complete the quality, environment, and workplace-safety management framework.
Responsible Recycling (R2v3)
Electronics recycling & ITAD
The leading North American standard for electronics recycling and IT asset disposition. Covers data security, environmental health and safety, and downstream due diligence so materials are not dumped or resold into uncontrolled markets.
- What it means for you
- Publicly traded and enterprise clients routinely require R2-aligned processors before approving COD and ITAD vendors.
- How it is overseen
- Audited by an independent Certification Body under the SERI R2 program. Complements Ontario RPRA processor registration for designated EEE.
NAID AAA Data Destruction
Secure data destruction
The recognized standard for physical and logical destruction of information-bearing media — hard drives, SSDs, tapes, and related storage. Operated under i-SIGMA (International Secure Information Governance & Management Association).
- What it means for you
- Gives your compliance and privacy teams confidence that data was destroyed to a documented, auditable standard — not just recycled as scrap.
- How it is overseen
- Certified through i-SIGMA. Aligns with privacy expectations under PIPEDA and oversight interests of privacy commissioners.
Quality Management System
Consistent process quality
An international framework for documented procedures, continuous improvement, and consistent service delivery across intake, processing, and COD issuance.
- What it means for you
- Supports repeatable COD documentation, fewer process gaps, and clearer audit trails for your internal and external auditors.
- How it is overseen
- Issued by accredited Certification Bodies under the ISO system — not by the Ontario government.
Environmental Management System
Environmental controls
Defines how environmental risks are identified, controlled, and improved — including diversion from landfill, spill response, and responsible material routing.
- What it means for you
- Helps demonstrate that destruction and recovery work is managed with measurable environmental controls, not ad-hoc disposal.
- How it is overseen
- Issued by accredited Certification Bodies. Complements Ontario MECP (Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks) environmental oversight.
Occupational Health & Safety
Worker safety
Sets requirements for identifying workplace hazards, training staff, and controlling risks in dismantling, shredding, and battery-handling operations.
- What it means for you
- Shows corporate vendors that high-risk recycling work is run with a formal safety management system for people on the floor.
- How it is overseen
- Issued by accredited Certification Bodies. Complements Ontario Ministry of Labour workplace health and safety oversight.
Our Services
End-to-end IT Asset Disposition and e-waste processing for businesses and residents across the Greater Toronto Area.
IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)
Secure retirement of servers, workstations, networking gear, and mobile devices with full data sanitization.
E-Waste Processing
Certified dismantling of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) with plastic pelletization and metal recovery.
Data Destruction
PIPEDA-compliant hard drive wiping and physical destruction with documented chain of custody.
EPR Compliance Support
Ontario Regulation 522/20 compliance assistance for producers and obligated stewards.
Compliance & Regulatory Standing
51Recycle operates as a Registered RPRA Processor under Ontario's Extended Producer Responsibility framework.
RPRA-Registered Processor
We are registered with the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA) as an authorized processor of Electrical and Electronic Equipment under Ontario Regulation 522/20. Our registration ensures transparent reporting, verified recycling efficiency rates, and full traceability of designated materials.
Ontario Regulation 522/20 (EEE)
Full compliance with Ontario's designated ITT/AV and lighting equipment recycling requirements.
Zero-Landfill Guarantee
All processed materials are diverted from landfill through verified recovery pathways.
Independent Third-Party Audit
Audited every three years by an independent third party to verify processing claims and RER.
P.Eng. Verified RER
Annual Recycling Efficiency Rate (RER) verification by a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
Accepted Equipment Categories
Understanding designated vs. exempt equipment under Ontario's EPR framework.
Designated Equipment (ITT/AV & Lighting)
- Desktop & laptop computers
- Servers & networking equipment
- Monitors & displays
- Printers & scanners
- Telephones & mobile devices
- Audio-visual equipment
- Fluorescent & LED lighting
Exempt Equipment
- Floor scrubbers & industrial machinery
- Small countertop appliances
- Power tools (non-ITT/AV)
- Medical devices (refer to specialist)
Contact us to confirm acceptance of exempt or specialty equipment.
Schedule a Pickup
Complete the form below and our operations team will confirm your pickup within one business day.
Service Area
Processing facility and depot coverage across the GTA and Durham Region.
GTA & Durham Region
Interactive map — coming soon
Durham Processing Centre
Durham Region
GTA North Depot
York Region
GTA West Drop-Off
Peel Region
Toronto Metro Pickup
City of Toronto
Annual Performance Report
P.Eng.-verified Recycling Efficiency Rate (RER) — placeholder for annual publication.