ERI
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ERI is the largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition (ITAD) provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company in the United States. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Fresno, California, ERI is certified to de-manufacture, recycle, and refurbish every type of electronic device in an environmentally responsible manner, with the capacity to process more than a billion pounds of electronic waste annually across eight certified locations. ERI is the only organizat...
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Headquarters
Fresno, California
Website
eridirect.comFounded
2002
Company size
501-1000 employees
Offerings
11 active
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Ideal Customer
- ERI's sweet spot spans a wide range from Fortune 500 enterprises and government agencies down to SMBs and even residential consumers.
- Large enterprises and multi-location organizations — particularly those in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, defense, and government — derive the most value due to ERI's chain-of-custody reporting, Optech platform transparency, DoD/NIST-compliant data destruction, and audit-ready certificates.
Key Differentiators
- ERI differentiates itself as the only ITAD and e-recycling company in the world to hold NAID AAA, e-Stewards, R2, SOC 2 Type II, and ISO 27001 certifications simultaneously across all facilities — making it the most certified ITAD company in North America.
- It is also the world's first and only ITAD/electronics recycler to achieve carbon-neutral status at all its facilities.
Industries Served
- ERI serves a broad cross-section of industries including aerospace, automotive, aviation, banking and financial services (BFSI), defense, education, energy, entertainment, environmental services, government (local, state, and federal), gaming/casinos, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, manufacturing, media, pharmaceuticals, retail, sports, technology, telecommunications, transportation, and utilities.
- The company has dedicated vertical expertise in BFSI (handling ATMs, VOIP systems, mobile devices), healthcare (HIPAA-sensitive data destruction), and government (collection events, school systems, on-site shredding).
Service Coverage
- ERI operates nine processing facilities strategically located across the United States and serves every zip code in the country.
- Domestically, facilities include locations in Fresno (CA), Holliston (MA), Sumner (WA), Aurora (CO), Flower Mound (TX), Plainfield (IN), and others.
Partnerships
- ERI's most prominent commercial partnership is with Staples, dating to 2012 for electronics recycling and expanded in 2014 to box programs via Staples Advantage, 2024 to include consumer battery recycling, and again in 2024 to a nationwide tech trade-in program.
- ERI also partners with Call2Recycle (battery stewardship), AMP Robotics (AI/robotic sortation equipment), and Retrievr — both Closed Loop Partners portfolio companies.
Company Size
- ERI was founded in 2002 (originally as Electronics Recyclers International) in Fresno, California by co-founders John Shegerian, Tammy Shegerian, Kevin Dillon, and Aaron Blum.
- The company has approximately 500–1,000 employees, with LinkedIn listing roughly 357 active profiles and third-party sources estimating up to ~800–1,000.
Ownership
- ERI is a privately held corporation and does not trade publicly.
- It was founded by John Shegerian, Tammy Shegerian, Kevin Dillon, and Aaron Blum, who remain in executive leadership roles.
Compliance & Certifications
- ERI holds the most comprehensive certification stack in the ITAD and e-recycling industry.
- All eight U.S. facilities carry R2 v3, e-Stewards, and NAID AAA certifications.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
11 offeringsBattery Management & Alkaline Battery Recycling
ERI offers battery management and alkaline battery recycling services as part of its broader electronics recycling portfolio, enabling businesses to responsibly dispose of batteries of all types. This service helps organizations comply with environmental regulations around battery disposal and reduces the impact of hazardous battery materials on the environment. It is available alongside ERI's other recycling kit and mail-back programs.
Data Center Services & Decommissioning
ERI offers a full range of data center services including server decommissioning, on-site data eradication, rack removal, consolidation, relocation, and end-to-end data center ITAD. Dedicated account technicians trained in data center environments manage the entire process with a focus on data security, environmental protection, efficiency, and maximum resale value recovery. ERI also handles logistics and secure transport for all decommissioned equipment.
Data Destruction
ERI guarantees the complete destruction of all data via on-site or off-site destruction methods, following Department of Defense and NIST protocols for data wiping, degaussing, and physical shredding. ERI is NAID AAA certified and issues Certificates of Data Destruction (CODD) as proof of secure data erasure or destruction for compliance and audit purposes. This service addresses regulatory requirements across industries including healthcare, finance, retail, and government.
Electronics Recycling
ERI processes electronic waste by recovering valuable materials such as metals, plastics, and glass, reintroducing these commodities into the manufacturing lifecycle to support a circular economy. ERI operates eight state-of-the-art certified facilities across the U.S. and utilizes a proprietary two-step shredding process with built-in air filtration to safely break down devices. All eight facilities meet or exceed industry standards including R2, e-Stewards, and NAID AAA certifications.
IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Services
ERI is the largest fully integrated ITAD service provider in North America, offering end-to-end disposition solutions for retired IT equipment including certified data destruction, chain-of-custody tracking, environmental compliance, asset remarketing, and global regulation navigation. The service is powered by ERI's proprietary Optech platform, which provides real-time transparency into asset status from receipt through final disposition. ITAD services are trusted by Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and SMBs alike.
OEM Compliance Programs
ERI provides OEM and Producer Responsibility compliance programs to help manufacturers and producers meet state-mandated e-recycling requirements and environmental regulations. These programs are designed to help OEMs fulfill their legal obligations for end-of-life electronics management across all U.S. jurisdictions. ERI's compliance team supports clients in navigating complex and varying state and federal environmental legislation.
Optech™ ITAD Operations Software
Optech is ERI's proprietary online electronics and IT asset disposition portal, first launched in 2008 and continuously enhanced to meet the unique needs of the ITAD industry. It provides real-time transparency into a client's account activity, sharing asset details from receipt through final disposition, including live order tracking, automated weight measurement, asset tag printing, certificate of destruction issuance, and compliance-ready reports. In 2023, ERI launched Optech Capture, a mobile scanning solution powered by ERI's proprietary AI-driven SOAR technology for field use.
PV/Solar Panel Management
ERI provides photovoltaic (PV) and solar panel end-of-life management services, helping organizations responsibly recycle and dispose of solar panels and related equipment. This service is part of ERI's broader commitment to environmentally responsible disposition of all types of electronic and energy equipment. ERI applies its certified recycling and ITAD processes to solar assets to ensure environmental compliance.
Redeployment Solutions
ERI offers customized IT and electronics redeployment services nationwide and internationally, helping organizations redistribute devices within their own company or return leased equipment. Before any asset is redeployed, ERI ensures all data is securely erased using the NIST SP 800-88 standard. The program is fully customizable to meet the unique needs of each client while supporting circular economy goals.
Remarketing Solutions
ERI helps businesses recover value from used electronics by cleaning, testing, auditing, and repairing devices so they can be reused or resold. All devices undergo strict data removal processes before remarketing, and each asset is tracked throughout the refurbishment or recycling process. This service supports the circular economy by extending the life of technology while maximizing the financial return for clients.
Secure Recycling Boxes (Mail-Back Program)
ERI's e-Recycling Box program is a mail-back solution offering 19 box configurations for homes, offices, and remote locations, allowing businesses and consumers to recycle electronics without leaving their location. It is the only contactless, NAID AAA and e-Stewards certified at-home box program available, meeting the rigorous security and environmental standards required by enterprises and public-sector agencies. Five of the box configurations support full serialization for complete chain-of-custody tracking.
Considering ERI?
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