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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electronics recycling, IT asset disposition |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | John Kirsch, Michael Deutsch, Thomas Clancy Jr. |
| Headquarters | Holbrook, New York, U.S. |
Area served | United States |
| Parent | EcoTech Management |
| Website | www |
4THBIN is an American information technology asset disposition (ITAD), data destruction, and electronics recycling company founded in 2009 and based in Holbrook, New York.
History
[edit]4THBIN was established in 2009 in New York City as an international design competition focused on improving electronic waste collection systems and public awareness surrounding electronic waste disposal.[1][2][3] The design competition was supported in part by Valiant Technology and was promoted through organizations and publications including Core77, Metropolis Magazine and The Architect's Newspaper. 4THBIN later evolved into an independent electronics recycling and information technology asset disposition (ITAD) company.
According to the Basel Action Network, 4THBIN was the first New York City–based electronics recycler to receive e-Stewards certification.
In 2023, 4THBIN merged with EcoTech Management Inc. and continued operating under the 4THBIN brand.[4]
Services
[edit]4THBIN provides services including:
- Information technology asset disposition (ITAD)
- Data destruction
- Electronics recycling
- Asset value recovery
- Logistics and collection services
Certifications
[edit]4THBIN maintains certifications including:
- e-Stewards®
- R2v3
- RIOS™
- NAID AAA
Recognition
[edit]4THBIN and affiliated organizations have been recognized for environmental and sustainability initiatives.[5]
Operations
[edit]4THBIN provides electronics recycling, information technology asset disposition (ITAD), and secure data destruction services throughout the United States. The company has been featured in industry publications covering electronic waste management and sustainability initiatives.[6] [7]
See also
[edit]- IT asset disposition
- e-Stewards
References
[edit]- ↑ "Design the 4th Bin Competition Now Open". Core77. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ↑ "Designing New York City's E-Waste Bin". Fast Company. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ↑ "Electronic Recycling". WNYC. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ↑ "E-Recycling Leader 4THBIN Merges with EcoTech Management Inc. to Fuel Market Expansion and Growth". PR Newswire. 2024-01-31. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ↑ "EPA Honors New York Environmental Champions". United States Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ↑ "The Leaders in American E-Waste Management". Business in Focus Magazine. July 2024. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ↑ "New York electronics recyclers merge". Recycling Today. February 1, 2024. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
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