How We Work
Pricing, documentation, certifications, and what to expect.
Before scheduling material, this page explains how Scarce Resources structures value, what documentation we provide, where we stand on certifications, and what kinds of engagements we review.
Pricing & Value
How value and cost are determined.
There is no universal price sheet for electronics recovery because no two loads are the same. Value depends on what the material is, what condition it is in, what it can become, and what it costs to get it there. We do not publish fixed rates because a pallet of mixed office laptops, a rack of servers, and a gaylord of scrap boards each require a completely different evaluation.
The factors below explain what goes into every review. If you want an estimate before committing to anything, send material details, photos, counts, and location — we will give you a straight answer on what we can do and how it would be structured.
How jobs are typically structured
Purchase Offer
When material has clear resale, refurbishment, or parts value, Scarce Resources may offer to purchase the load outright. Offers depend on type, condition, grade, market, and volume.
Revenue Share
For ongoing partner relationships or loads where value is recovered over time, jobs may be structured on a revenue share basis. Terms are established per relationship.
Recycling Service
Material with low or no resale value may be accepted as a recycling service. Depending on the load, this may involve processing fees, freight costs, or cost-sharing.
Pickup or Service Fee
Some jobs — particularly lower-value loads, mixed material, or distance-based pickups — are handled on a service or logistics fee basis rather than a purchase arrangement.
Case-by-Case
Many jobs do not fit cleanly into one structure. We review each opportunity on its own details and work toward a structure that reflects the actual value and cost of the material.
Certifications & Compliance
Where we stand on certifications.
Scarce Resources is actively building its documentation infrastructure, partner workflows, and compliance practices for business electronics recovery, ITAD, and recycling. We are a working operation — not a paper company — but we are not currently holding R2, e-Stewards, NAID AAA, or ISO certifications.
That said, our secure data destruction follows recognized industry standards — software-based erasure aligned with NIST SP 800-88 media sanitization guidelines, or physical destruction of the media — and we can provide serialized Certificates of Destruction on request. Our broader handling practices are built around recognized standards for responsible recycling and data security.
If your organization requires a specific certification, downstream compliance document, or third-party audit trail as a condition of doing business, please contact us before scheduling any material. We will tell you directly whether we can meet that requirement, and we will not waste your time if we cannot. If you're working with a downstream certified recycler and need us to coordinate into that chain, we can discuss how that handoff works.
For partners who do not have hard certification requirements but do need documented intake records, chain-of-custody information, or data destruction confirmation — those are things we can provide. See the Documentation section below for specifics.
What we can provide
- –Intake records and asset counts
- –Serial-number reporting when applicable
- –Data wipe and destruction records
- –Serialized Certificate of Data Destruction when requested
- –Job and load reference documentation
- –Signoff confirmation for internal compliance files
What to do if you have specific requirements
Contact us before scheduling material. Describe your documentation or compliance requirements in your message. We will confirm fit — or tell you clearly if we cannot meet the requirement — before anything moves.
Contact us about requirementsDocumentation
What documentation looks like.
If you need a Certificate of Data Destruction for your compliance records, we issue one. Here's everything else we can produce for a job.
Documentation depends on the material type, volume, processing method, and what you request. Not every job requires the same paperwork, and we will not produce boilerplate records that do not reflect what actually happened. If you have specific documentation needs, tell us before or at intake and we will build that into the job.
Reporting timelines can be confirmed before or shortly after intake, depending on the scope of the job and what documentation is being produced.
Document types available by request
- Certificate of Data Destruction
Issued when software-based erasure or physical destruction is requested and completed. Serialized (per-device / serial-number level) on request.
- Intake summary
A record of the load received, including received date, partner reference, and general description of material.
- Asset count
Unit counts by type when applicable — laptops, desktops, servers, drives, etc.
- Serial-number reporting
Serial numbers recorded when requested and when the material type and volume make per-unit tracking practical.
- Load / job ID
A reference number tied to the specific job, used for tracking and communications.
- Received and processing dates
Date material was received and the date processing was completed or initiated.
- Partner reference / PO
Your internal reference, purchase order number, or job name included in documentation when provided.
- Wipe or destruction method
When data destruction is requested, the method used — software-based erasure (NIST SP 800-88) or physical destruction — is noted.
- Technician / company signoff
Documentation can include Scarce Resources signoff when required for your records.
Turnaround & Timelines
What to expect for timing.
We do not publish guaranteed processing timelines because they genuinely depend on the job. A pallet of uniform laptops and a truckload of mixed components are completely different in scope. Factors that affect how quickly a job is processed include:
- Material type and how much sorting is required
- Volume — number of units, pallets, or weight
- Testing needs — functional evaluation for refurbishment
- Data-handling requirements — wipes, destruction, serial tracking
- Documentation scope — what records are being produced
- Current intake volume and scheduling
Initial response
We typically respond to new inquiries within 1–2 business days. Hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET.
Reporting timelines
If documentation or reporting is part of the job, the expected timeline for delivery can be confirmed before or shortly after intake. We will not leave you waiting without a clear expectation.
Payment timelines
Payment terms for purchase or revenue-share arrangements are confirmed as part of the job structure before material moves. Ask about terms when discussing a specific job.
Engagement Types
What kinds of jobs we review.
There is no hard minimum that applies to every situation. We review jobs based on material, logistics, and fit. Here are the types of engagements we work with.
Small Business Cleanouts
Offices, small IT departments, or businesses retiring equipment from a single location. One-time jobs reviewed on the details and material type.
Office IT Refreshes
Batches of retired laptops, desktops, monitors, printers, or networking gear coming out of a refresh cycle. Evaluated by type, condition, and volume.
Pallets & Gaylords
Individual or multiple pallets of mixed or sorted electronics. Photos, counts, and a description of what is in the load help us evaluate quickly.
Truckload Opportunities
Full or partial truckloads of business electronics, IT assets, or mixed e-waste. Truckload jobs are evaluated on material mix and recovery potential.
Ongoing Recycling Partners
Organizations that generate electronics regularly and need a consistent outlet. We can work toward a repeatable relationship for recurring material.
One-Time Bulk Jobs
Larger one-time projects — decommissions, warehouse cleanouts, lease returns — reviewed individually based on scope, material, and logistics.
If you are unsure whether your situation qualifies, send the details anyway. We will tell you honestly whether it is something we can take on and what the arrangement would look like.
The Company
A real operation with real people.
Scarce Resources Company Inc. is independently owned and operated out of Chagrin Falls, OH. We are not a broker, a marketplace, or a nationwide franchise. We are a local electronics recovery operation that has built B2B relationships by being straightforward about what we do, what we pay, and what we cannot take.
Chagrin Electronic Recycling is a DBA of Scarce Resources Company Inc. — the community-facing side of the same business, handling residential drop-off and local recycling for Chagrin Falls and Geauga County. The two operate under the same ownership, from the same location.
If you have looked up the address, the phone number, or the name and landed on CER before landing here — that is the same company. The businesses serve different audiences, not different owners.
Leadership
Zachary Anselmi
Owner, Scarce Resources Company Inc.
Questions about a specific job, partnership structure, or whether we are the right fit for your material can be directed to our contact form. Zachary reviews all incoming business inquiries.
Contact
- Email: contact@scarce-resources.com
- Phone: (440) 601-4153
- Location: Chagrin Falls, OH
- Hours: Mon – Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Also operating as
Chagrin Electronic Recycling (fallsrecycle.com)Residential and community recycling — Chagrin Falls & Geauga County
Ready to start a conversation?
Send material details, photos, quantities, and location. We will give you a straight answer on what we can do and how the job would be structured.