URT - Janesville

URT ensures e-waste doesn’t end up in landfills where hazardous materials can leach into the water. You can also rest assured that sensitive data is handled and disposed of safely and securely.As the recycling industry’s trusted leader, we provide full-service electronic waste and universal waste recycling to everyone from municipalities and governments to individual consumers. Our complete transparency gives customers the peace of mind to know their materials have been processed exactly as promised.

History

Since 2003, URT has provided unparalleled service and invaluable innovations to the recycling industry. Inspired by our proud past, we look ahead towards our future with an unwavering and continued commitment to do great things for the recycling industry.

Before URT, CRT
CRT Processing, LLC was formed by Don Seiler and Jim Cornwell in 2003 to process electronic waste (e-waste) including cathode ray tube (CRT) glass-to-glass recycling. It was one of only a handful in the nation, and the only Midwestern firm, to do so at the time. As an engineer, Seiler designed advanced processing equipment capable of breaking down electronic component parts for safe and responsible recycling. This allowed CRT to process e-waste in-house for its customers, making the company an exceptionally trustworthy partner for big business. With a long and respected career in universal waste management, Cornwell worked with Seiler to develop a vision for the future that included the development of multiple lines of universal recycling services and products.

Rapid Expansion
The partnership of these visionary owners set the stage for rapid expansion. In 2007, the company was noticed and then acquired by the Hendricks Holding Co. of Beloit, WI. Hendricks Holding Co. was founded by the late Ken Hendricks and is now owned and operated by his wife, Diane Hendricks. Almost immediately after the Hendricks partnership, CRT Processing acquired Uniwaste Systems in Portsmouth, NH and acquired Environmental Light Recyclers, a fluorescent lamp processing facility in Fort Worth, TX. In 2009, CRT continued to grow, opening a West Coast e-waste processing facility in Clackamas, OR; acquiring Resource Technology, a fluorescent lamp recycling equipment sales and service company; and introducing WasteSecure, a pre-paid pack-and-ship box program for fluorescent lamp and battery recycling.

URT: Poised for the Future
By late 2009, it was clear that CRT Processing, LLC had expanded far beyond the “CRT processing” that first brought it acclaim. With its full-service universal waste recycling service and product lines, it was time for a new name to match the company’s expanded mission. In January 2010, CRT Processing, LLC became Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC or URT.

Safe. Secure. Certified.

As the industry’s trusted leader, we provide full-service IT asset disposition, and electronic waste and universal waste recycling to everyone from municipalities and governments to individual consumers. Our complete transparency gives customers the peace of mind to know their materials have been processed exactly as promised.

Doing great things for the recycling industry.
We’re on a mission to become the market leader in electronic and universal waste management. Focused on the innovation of technologies through a commitment to continuous improvement, we exist to serve our customers and the earth. Every day we do our part to protect the earth and the liability of our customers through our ethical, safe and secure recycling processes. Our ethical business philosophy instills trust and delivers unparalleled value to our customers—providing them peace-of-mind knowing that their materials have been processed exactly as promised.

Safety is at the center of our operations.
The safety and well-being of our people, our customers and the planet are central to our operations. We understand that we have a cradle-to-grave responsibility and duty to protect the liability of our customers and preserve and ensure the sustainability of our planet. By investing in the training of our people, we educate them to ensure their ability to properly handle all hazardous materials that come through our facilities and operate our systems safely.

We exceed standards.
URT takes pride in our home-grown proprietary processes that have earned stamps of approval from our industries top certifying entities. We’re a registered collector in every state that we operate and 100 percent compliant with the EPA holding ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and e-Stewards certifications. Our certifications ensure consistency and enable us to build and retain strong trusted relationships with our customers.

Want to join our team?

We’re always looking for smart, dedicated individuals to join our team. Whether you’re an experienced recycling professional, or an individual with care and concern for the environment, there’s a place for you within our organization. Please use the form below to inquire about current career opportunities at URT.

Electronic Waste

A comprehensive electronic waste recycling program protects our customers from unnecessary complications and costs while improving their business and the environment. With locations across the nation and a history of ethical and responsible business practices. URT offers an unparalleled suite of leading-edge, integrated e-waste services.

End-of-Life Destruction
Your security and safety is our priority. URT recycles all equipment to its individual commodity components and separates all hazardous materials on-site to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requirements. We offer compliance documentation to eliminate the liability associated with the hazards of electronics. All equipment is handled safely to protect our customers, our employees and our environment.

Retail Electronic Returns
URT’s retailer recalls and returns program is specifically designed for retailers seeking a safe and reliable way to handle product recalls and consumer returns. Our extensive knowledge of retail operations ensures our customers the most dependable and efficient program in the nation. From secure shipments to product tracking and disposal, our program provides convenient, comprehensive recycling that improves efficiency and simplifies your business.

Shredding System

URT's proprietary 'Seiler' separation and shredding system is uniquely designed to handle both whole units and e-waste commodities/components. The system is divided into three stages for maximum effectiveness and recovery: