CERTIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCE
Standards You Can Trust
We follow the industry’s most rigorous environmental and data protection standards to ensure your e-waste and sensitive information are disposed of securely, legally, and responsibly. Our certifications reflect a deep commitment to sustainability, data security, and full regulatory compliance at every stage of the recycling process.
At NXT Step Recycling Solutions, we operate under internationally recognized certifications that guarantee secure, environmentally responsible recycling and data destruction. These standards are not just labels, they’re built into our daily operations.
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental management system certification
- R2 (Responsible Recycling) – Global standard for electronics recycling
- R2v3 – Industry-leading standard for secure, ethical electronics recycling
- E-Stewards – E-waste recycling with strict environmental and ethical controls
- HIPAA Compliance – Protects sensitive medical and personal data
- FACTA & GLBA – Financial and legal document disposal regulations
Certified for Security, Compliance & Sustainability
Certified to the Highest Industry Standards
Our
ISO 14001:2015 certification reflects our commitment to minimizing environmental impact through a rigorous,
globally recognized environmental management system. Every recycling process we undertake, whether it's e-waste, batteries, or IT asset disposal, is designed to meet strict sustainability targets, reduce pollution, and ensure full regulatory compliance.
Environmental Management That Prioritizes the Planet
ISO 14001:2015 Certified
We follow the
R2 standard to ensure all electronic waste is handled with complete accountability, from
secure data destruction to
responsible downstream recycling. This globally recognized certification confirms that your end-of-life electronics are managed ethically, securely, and with maximum material recovery, supporting circularity and environmental safety.
The Global Benchmark for Electronics Recycling
R2 (Responsible Recycling) Certified
As one of the few
R2v3-certified facilities in San Jose, and the only one located downtown, NXT Step Recycling meets the highest global standards for secure, ethical, and sustainable electronics recycling. This certification verifies our commitment to data destruction integrity, chain-of-custody protocols, zero landfill impact, and full transparency across all downstream vendors.
The Global Standard in Responsible Recycling
R2v3 Certified Recycler
E-Stewards certification sets the gold standard for
socially and environmentally responsible recycling. Our operations go beyond compliance by eliminating toxic waste dumping, ensuring no use of prison labor, and verifying downstream transparency. It’s our pledge to uphold the highest ethical practices while protecting people and the planet.
Ethical E-Waste Recycling With Zero Compromise
E-Stewards Certified
For healthcare providers, insurers, and related institutions, we guarantee full
HIPAA compliance in our document shredding and IT asset disposition services. All
protected health information (PHI) is securely destroyed through certified processes—helping you maintain patient confidentiality, avoid data breaches, and meet federal privacy requirements.
Protecting Medical Data With Absolute Security
HIPAA Compliant
We meet all guidelines under the
Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) and the
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), ensuring that sensitive financial, legal, and consumer data is shredded beyond recovery. Our
document destruction solutions are tailored for financial institutions, law firms, and service providers that demand airtight compliance and data privacy.
Secure Disposal for Financial & Legal Documents
