End-of-Life Product Disposal

Purpose & Scope

This instruction provides customers with step-by-step guidance for the safe, legal, and environmentally responsible disposal of Air Monitor Corporation airflow measurement systems and accessories at end of life. It covers disposal in both the United States and the European Union.

NEVER place electronic instrumentation or sensors in trash, dumpsters, or curbside recycling. Doing so is prohibited under EU WEEE law and many US state e-waste regulations.

Step-by-Step Disposal Procedure

Step 1 — Assess the Equipment

Before disposing, determine whether the unit still has useful life:

Functional unit? → Consider returning to Air Monitor Corporation for refurbishment and configuration on a new application, or donation to a school, research lab, or nonprofit.
Non-functional / obsolete? → Proceed to Step 2.

Step 2 — Dispose of the Equipment

Many Air Monitor Corporation flow measurement instruments contain circuit boards, solder, metallic sensors, and enclosures that require e-waste handling — they should not enter the general waste stream.

Bring electronic instruments to a certified electronics recycler. The US EPA recognizes two accredited certification standards:

R2v3 (Responsible Recycling) — Find certified facilities at sustainableelectronics.org/find-an-r2-certified-facility/
e-Stewards® — Find certified processors at e-stewards.org/find-a-recycler/

Metallic probe and station assemblies (copper, stainless steel, aluminum and other steels) may be recycled separately as scrap metal.

Step 3 — Obtain Documentation

Request a Certificate of Recycling from your recycler. Retain this document for a minimum of 4 years as evidence of compliant disposal — required for EU WEEE audits and recommended for US corporate sustainability records.

Quick Reference: Do’s and Don’ts

DO

Use R2v3 or e-Stewards® certified recycler
Request a Certificate of Recycling
Consider refurbishment or donation if unit is functional

DON’T

Place instruments in regular trash or dumpsters
Incinerate instruments (hazardous fumes from PCBs)
Disassemble instruments unless properly trained

Key Resources

Resource	URL / Contact
e-Stewards® Recycler Locator	e-stewards.org/find-a-recycler/
R2v3 Certified Recyclers	sustainableelectronics.org
US EPA Certified Recyclers Guide	epa.gov/electronics-batteries-management
AMC Sustainability Contact	airmonitor.com/industrial/contact/

For product-specific disposal questions, contact the Air Monitor team. This guidance does not replace applicable local, state, or national regulations. Always verify requirements with your regional regulatory authority.