About Us

With more than 40 years of industry expertise, Colt Recycling has earned a reputation as a trusted leader in electronics recycling, IT asset disposition (ITAD), and secure data destruction. Guided by a culture of integrity, quality, and customer commitment, we provide businesses with reliable, compliant, and sustainable solutions for managing electronic waste.

Operating from strategic facilities in Hudson, NH; Merrimack, NH; Hickory, NC; and San Marcos, TX, our nationwide reach allows us to serve companies of all sizes—ranging from local businesses to global Fortune 500 enterprises. Each facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology designed to maximize material recovery, protect data, and support our customers’ ESG and sustainability goals.

Advanced E-Scrap Processing

At the core of our operations is our expertise in Electronic Scrap (E-Scrap) recycling. Using custom-designed shredding and separation systems, we carefully dismantle and process electronic components, producing clean material streams for domestic mills and smelters. This approach reduces landfill dependency, recovers valuable resources, and supports a circular economy.

Beyond Recycling: Complete ITAD Solutions

Colt Recycling goes beyond traditional recycling. We provide comprehensive ITAD services that include serialized audits, detailed inventory management, rigorous equipment testing, and strategic remarketing. Our focus is on helping clients maximize value recovery while ensuring full compliance with data security and environmental regulations.

Security You Can Trust

Protecting our clients’ materials and data is our highest priority. All Colt Recycling facilities are safeguarded with keycard access controls, high-resolution surveillance systems, and dedicated on-site security staff. These measures ensure that sensitive data and materials are handled with the utmost confidentiality and integrity.

Trusted by Leading Industries

Colt Recycling is proud to be the partner of choice for companies across diverse sectors, including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, education, telecommunications, and government. We specialize in processing equipment that contains precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, and copper—recovering valuable resources while supporting our clients’ sustainability initiatives.

Our Commitment

At Colt Recycling, we recognize the responsibility that comes with managing our clients’ retired assets. By combining certified recycling, secure destruction, ITAD expertise, and sustainable practices, we give businesses peace of mind—allowing them to focus on growth while we handle the complexities of electronics recycling.

We look forward to serving your immediate needs and building a long-term partnership based on trust, compliance, and sustainability.

Company Timeline

1977
1980
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2024

Harvey J. Gottlieb establishes Colt Refining, Inc. in Bethany, CT

Colt expands operations servicing Circuit Board Mfg along East Coast USA

Colt Refining acquires Electronics Processing Associates, Inc.

Colt Refining builds a new 55,000 sqft refinery in Merrimack, NH, USA.

Colt Refining acquires TRI, rebranding its electronics recycling and asset remarketing division Colt Recycling.

Colt Recycling Acquires Waste Management of Schenectady, NY, USA.

Colt Recycling increases capacity to 20M lbs in Hudson, NH, USA.

Colt Recycling acquires Hickory, NC, USA facility, rebranding it Colt Recycling Southeast.

Colt Refining sells Colt Recycling and Colt Recycling Southeast to Elemental Holdings Group.

Colt Recycling expands to San Marcos, Texas

Meet the Team

At Colt Recycling, our leadership team brings together decades of experience in electronics recycling, IT asset disposition (ITAD), and sustainable business management. Each leader is dedicated to advancing our mission of providing secure, certified, and environmentally responsible recycling solutions for businesses across the nation.

With backgrounds spanning environmental sustainability, technology, compliance, and operations, our team’s expertise drives Colt Recycling’s reputation as a trusted partner to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and organizations of all sizes.

What sets our leadership apart is a forward-thinking approach—balancing innovation with strict adherence to R2v3 certification standards, data security protocols, and ESG commitments. Guided by integrity and customer focus, the Colt Recycling leadership team ensures that every client engagement supports both business success and long-term sustainability.

Together, our team provides the vision, strategy, and hands-on expertise that make Colt Recycling a leader in electronics recycling, secure data destruction, and ITAD services.

Global Operations

Jim Maher - CEO

Jim   Maher

President & CEO

 

 

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Peter Muscanelli

Director of Sustainability

 

Patricia Brunetto

Patricia Brunetto

Office Manager

Rob Layman

Rob Layman

VP of Sales

 

 

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Joshua Hemond

Sales Rep/ Social Media Manager

 

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Nancy Hughes

Bookkeeper

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Jim Maher III

Innovation & Business Development

 

Heath Carder

Heath Carder

Sr. Operations/ Commodities Manager

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Sara Hunter

Bookkeeper

Donna Mitchell

Donna Mitchell

Director of Northeast Resources

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Rabecca Hemond

Sr. QEHS & Compliance Manager

 

Vin Florek

Vincent Florek

Resale and Reuse Manager

Regional Operations - New Hampshire

Jodi Mitchell

Jodi Morris

Warehouse Supervisor

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Jared Forbes

Hudson Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

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Juan DeJesus

Merrimack Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

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Bill Therrien

Scheduling Supervisor

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Bill Priestley

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

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Nate Montilla

Shredder Supervisor

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Christopher Lyman

E-Commerce Supervisor

Regional Operations - North Carolina

Dan-Frisbee

Dan Frisbee

Director of Southeast Operations

Arnold Roberson

Arnold Roberson

Warehouse Manager

Michelle Mitchell

Michele West

Office Manager, QEHS/ Compliance Rep

Regional Operations - Texas

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Joey Mejia

Warehouse Supervisor

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