Computer and electronics recycling
The environmental management of computers and other electronics continues to be a hot topic in Virginia. The PC's rapid rate of obsolescence and environmentally unfriendly components can often make refurbishing, recycling and disposal difficult. This problem is compounded when you consider that millions of obsolete computers and other electronic components are currently being replaced by newer, faster units.
The ultimate solution to computer and electronics recycling will come through source reduction and product stewardship such as environmentally friendly design and manufacturers taking responsibility for their product from cradle to grave. However, until these measures are in place, a number of organizations are available to help alleviate the burden of disposal.
If you have computers or other electronic equipment to recycle, please consult the following list of firms and organizations that have been identified as currently serving the computer and electronics recycling needs of Virginia localities.
A listing of current Virginia localities with experience conducting electronics product recycling collections is available. You should also visit our Recycling Programs Managers listing for local contact information about electronics recycling in your jurisdiction.
Virginia E-Waste vendor information
(The data on E-Waste vendors currently doing work in Virginia is provided below as information only and does not represent an endorsement or recommendation by DEQ.)
E-Waste vendors currently providing electronics collection services for Virginia
Advanced Recycling of Virginia | Mr. Scott Pedersen
Advanced Recycling of Virginia 117 S Lewis Street
| Process/Specs: Advanced Recycling of Virginia collects and recycles a number of electronic products. AR contracts with many local businesses and collects on-site. They can accept electronics dropped off at their location in Staunton. Call for information on this option.For further information, contact us for details on shipping, pick ups, or service for community eCycling events. Electronics accepted:
Charge: No. Call for specifics. | |||
AERC Recycling Solutions, Com-Cycle | Ms. Sheri Johns AERC Recycling Solutions 116 Sylvia Road, Suite E Ashland, VA 23005
Com-Cycle Virginia
Phone: 804-798-9295 Fax: 804-798-9296
Email: sjohns@aercrecycling.com Website: www.aercrecycling.com Website: www.com-cycle.com | Process/Specs: Com-Cycle offers complete computer and electronics recycling services with a Zero-Waste-to-Landfill policy. We offer compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations as well as secure data destruction for your electronic data drives. We provide an array of services including Secure Data Destruction and Management, Total Asset Management and End of Life Electronics Management. Obsolete Equipment contains both valuable and environmentally dangerous components. Our refurbishment process recovers the latest models for reuse in new markets after system testing and destruction of all sensitive property. Demanufacturing allows the extraction of both reusable and hazardous components. For further information, contact us for details on shipping, pick ups, or service for community eCycling events. CRTs: Accepted. Charge: Call for information. | |||
| Computer Recycling of Virginia, Inc. Contact: Chris Parkhurst President | P.O. Box 66 Website: Computer Recycling of Virginia | Process: 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. Donations are tax deductible. Demanufactures computer systems that are not acceptable for school needs. Refurbishes electronics for donation to schools. Standard procedure is to wipe every drive to the new state standard. Each drive is overwritten three times or physically mutilated to prevent data recovery.. Specs: Pentium 133 and higher requested for refurbishment. Older units will be accepted for demanufacturing. Accepts all electronics for school use, including TVs and audio units. Do not landfill any of the equipment/components. CRTs: Accepts CRTs/monitors as part of complete computer system or individually. Also, accepts TVs either individually or in quantity. Donate working units to Virginia schools. Scrap monitors/CRTs are demanufactured into component parts and materials for reuse or salvage. Continue to demanufacture obsolete equipment. Final processing of scrap leaded glass is performed by an EPA approved glass company in the US. In the end, the processed glass is sold to CRT manufactureres such as RCA, LGPhillips and Corning-Asahi Charge: Maybe: Each client is evaluated to determine if a fee must be charged. In most cases fees are waived for individuals. | |||
Creative Recycling (current Commonwealth of Virginia eCycling contractor - 2011) | Mr. Jim Kristof Vice President of Sales and Procurement Phone: 800-797-2061 Fax: 813-626-1248 Email: jkristof@crserecycling.com Website: www.crserecycling.com | Process: computer and computer component recycling in the MidAtlantic area. Specs: Your IT equipment, including computers, monitors, televisions, phone systems and cell phones will be managed responsibly. Our secure environmentally sound methods eliminate any worry about retiring your unwanted equipment. Our certificates of recycling and chain of custody remove your liability and potential exposure to lawsuits, fines and negative publicity from contamination to our land, air or water or from information getting into the wrong hands. We protect you from the potential dangers of electronic waste disposal because we recycle electronic equipment in accordance with all laws and regulations and lead the industry in innovative methods of electronic equipment recycling. What We Accept: Computers – CPU’s and laptops, mainframes, peripherals; Monitors – CRT’s and flat screens; Telephones, Cell phones and Telephone systems; Fax Machines and Central Office Equipment, Printers and Copiers; Televisions; Banking and Financial Equipment; Medical Equipment; Rechargeable batteries; Electronic Circuit boards and components; Stereo Equipment, Games, and PDAs. Charge: Contact us for pricing on selected items. | |||
| eAsset Solutions | Mr. Jim McGovern President, Owner Phone: 888-832-5865, 703-534-5865 Fax: 630-563-1257 Email: jim@eassetsolutions.com Website: www.eassetsolutions.com | Process: eAsset Solutions accepts all types of computer equipment and electronics. We first address data security issues: all hard drives or media and other electronic storage items are removed and securely erased to DoD standard or dismantled and shredded. Second, we reuse as much as possible. Finally, items are dismantled and recycled. FREE daily drop off for most items. Pickup services are also available. Please call or email for more information or to schedule a pick-up. CRTS: All monitors accepted. Charge: CRT Monitors or televisions, and most other video display units are accepted for a flat charge of $10 per unit. Larger CRT TVs are $20. | |||
| Electronic Service Solutions (E.S.S.) | Ms. Andrea Cordero ESS Recycling, 1921 Landsdowne Road, Baltimore, MD 21227 Warehouse: 46 Alco Place, Baltimore, MD 21227 Phone: 410-536-1111, ext. 102 Fax: 410-536-5037 Email: andrea.c@essrecycle.com Website: www.essrecycle.com | Process: ESS specializes in coordinating pick-up events for local communities, businesses, schools, universities, and hospitals. We have no locality charges, however we do charge $8-$12/monitor, $15-20/TV, and $0.25-$0.38/lb. We are able to handle up to 20 tons per event, and hold events weekly, up to 100/year. Please call or email for more information or to schedule a pick-up. Our fee structure is based on what percentage of the equipment is recycled and resold. Older electronics that do not meet current functionality needs must be recycled, and as such, will incur a fee. However, equipment that is refurbished and resold will offset these recycling fees and are passed onto the customer in the form of savings! The computer equipment will be sorted for reuse or recycling and equipment that meets the required functionality standards will be refurbished and resold. Part of the equipment will be donated to our pilot programs with non-profit agencies. The proceeds from equipment sold will help with education, awareness, re-investment and provide job-related services for people with barriers to employment. Computers that cannot be refurbished will be responsibly recycled to insure 99.9% of the materials are reused in the future. CRTS: All monitors accepted. Charge: Yes. See above or contact for more information. | |||
| Electronics Recycling of Virginia | Mr. Garrick Paugh Ms. Lorraine Williams 402 Salters Creek Road Phone: 757-806-0804 | Process: We have the ability to accept all electronic items free of charge with the exception of a $5 Television recycling fee and a $1 CRT recycling fee. We accept items from citizens and businesses to drop off and also offer a pick up service starting at $50 per van load or $100 for a moving truck load. We are available for events but hope that with our service being as close to free as possible there will no longer be a need to hold events. Our process is to completely dismantle the electronics, catagorize recyclables and transport to larger recyclers that adhere to recycling within the US. For newer electronics recieved we will refurbish and resell 80% and turn over 20% to a program we are creating that will involve local schools and rewarding under privledge children with a computer system and printer for their home. CRTS: Accepted. Charge: Yes. | |||
| eTech Green, Inc. Contact: Sam Mohsen, President | 4116-A Walney Road FAX: 571-281-2809 Processing facility: Front Royal, VA | Process: Accepts CPUs, Monitors, Circuit Boards, Servers, Telecom Equipments, TV, printer, fax machines, telephone and communication equipments. Specs: Full Service Computer and Electronic Recycler offering pickups and drop off services for businesses, schools, government agencies and individuals. All E-Waste components are recovered, recycled or re-used. CPUs: Accepted - Charge: NO CRTs: Accepted - Charge: Yes Pick Ups : YES Drop Offs: YES | |||
Forever Green By Way of Recycling (formerly E-Tech Recycling Inc)
| Forever Green Recycling, Inc 14500 Lee Road, Unit E Chantilly, VA 20151 | Process: Accepts CPUs, Monitors, Circuit Boards, Servers, Telecom Equipments, TV, printer, fax machines, telephone and communication equipments. Specs: Full Service Computer and Electronic Recycler offering pickups and drop off services for businesses, schools, government agencies and individuals. All E-Waste components are recovered, recycled or re-used. Soon to have on-site hard drive and data drive destruction (2012) CPUs: Accepted - Charge: NO CRTs: Accepted - Charge: Yes Pick Ups : YES Drop Offs: YES
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| Goodwill | E-Recycling Manager Phone: (804) 521-4989 Email:
6301 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, VA 23225
| Process: Goodwill's new electronics recycling program in partnership with DELL will help the community to properly dispose of unwanted computers and other electronics, either demanufacturing parts for recycling, or refurbishing components for resale in Goodwill stores, while providing work opportunities for individuals with disabilities and other special needs. Computers that meet minimum standards will be refurbished where possible, and then resold in Goodwill retail stores where the proceeds support the non-profit agency’s job training and career services. If equipment cannot be refurbished, workers will demanufacture the equipment, sort the component parts, and prepare them for recycling. Specs: Donors may drop off computers and peripherals at any one of our local Goodwill stores, or ADC trailers throughout the Richmond and Hampton Roads area. Any brand of computer or computer equipment, working or non-working, will be accepted, for recycling or re-use. Accepted at no charge are computer systems, accessories (keyboard, mouse, printer, scanner, and other peripherals that attach to the computer), cell phones, PDAs, working TVs, packaged software, electronic games, and more! No console units please. CRTs: Accepted Charge: No | |||
M&W Computer Services Contacts: | 460 Garrison Place | Process: Provides computer recycling services to businesses, government agencies and individuals in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Provides for the removal of obsolete, unused and non-working computer equipment and peripherals (PCs and laptops). Useable components are recycled into refurbished computer systems for resale at budget prices. Other components are separated into recyclable materials that are picked up by reclaimers. Specs: Accepts all small computers and peripherals - regardless of the condition or age. Charge: Yes. Drop-off program for small quantities, and pickup service for larger quantities. Go to the following website to see fees: http://mnwcomp.com/recycling/feeschedule.htm | |||
PC Recycler, Inc. Contact: Diana Sanchez | Virginia 14801 Willard Road, Suite 800 Chantilly, VA 20151 (703) 436-1967 Watervielt, NY 12187 Company Website: Email: | Process:PC Recycler is an electronics recycler with locations in Chantilly, VA and Albany, NY that provides e-cycling and data destruction services. PC Recycler hosts monthly residential recycling event in Chantilly, VA - Fairfax County. The recycling event is held at our warehouse in Chantilly, every second Friday and Saturday of each month. Since the start of the event two years ago, we have collected almost 250 tons from residents in the area. As a company we are looking forward to expanding our locations to better serve the electronics recycling and data destruction needs across the United States. | |||
Potomac eScrap Inc. Contacts: Thory Monsen Justin Kidd | Phone: (517) 292-5772 Location: 12176 Livingston Road, Manassas, VA 230109
Website: www.potomacescrap.com Email: info@potomacescrap.com
| Description: Potomac eScrap is your turn-key single vendor recycling solution. Potomac eScrap offers the most cost effective method for disposing of electronics, non-ferrous metals, ferrous metals and construction debris in the greater Washington DC Metro region. Potomac eScrap also offers the most cost effective and secure means of data destruction (on-Site and Off-Site.) Call for any additional information in regards to materials accepted and pricing. Process: All Material received is inventoried. Segregated, refurbished or dismantled, post processed and sent to various refineries in North America. Pickup services offered state and nationwide. Potomac eScrap maintains the ability to purchase non-ferrous metal via state certified scales installed in the backs of our fleet trucks. Potomac eScrap Inc. May also purchase steel via roll-off container. Specs: Provides mobile pickup service with the ability to pay onsite via state certified scales on trucks. Maintains a fleet of roll-off trucks capable of picking up bulk metals and construction and demolition materials. CRTs Accepted: Yes. Call for current spot market pricing.
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Recompva Contact: Rodney Brooks
| Phone: (804) 237-4830 Mailing Address: Email: recycle@recompva.com | Process: Recompva will accept all types of electronics and computer equipment. All equipment is graded and is either disassembled for scrap or refurbished, remarketed or donated to a charitable organization. All data devices and other electronic storage items are removed and securely erased to DoD standard or dismantled and shredded. Bulk data destruction is also available. Documentation and logging is performed on all hard drives and any other data device. FREE pic-up service is available in most areas. Please call or email for more information or to schedule a pick-up. Specs: FREE recycling of ALL computer and electronics products. We provide disposal and recycling services within VDEQ/EPA regulations. If you are a business or person in need of removal and disposal of old, obsolete, or off lease equipment, Recompva will remove all cables, hardware, software and any other associated electronic/computer components which you may specify. We are professional, efficient and insured. CRTs: All monitors accepted. Charge: CRT's, LCD's, televisions, and most other video display units are accepted for a flat charge of $10 per item. Some large television units are $20. | |||
Salma Systems (Florida Computer Recycling) Contact: Glen Montgomery | Phone: (888) 725-6272 Drop-Off Center: 4926D Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria VA 22304 Florida: Email: disposal@salmasystems.com | Process: Salma Systems only accepts computers and related equipment. Organizations looking to take advantage of our full scope of IT Asset Management services can greatly benefit from:
Specs: We accept the following: Charge: No charge for drop-offs. Pickups can be requested for a service fee. | |||
2nd Solutions Contact: | 3301 Rosedale Avenue, Suite D Phone: 804-282-2008 Email: info@2ndsolutions.com, or mikep@2ndsolutions.com Website: www.2ndsolutions.com | Process: 2nd Solutions is a full service IT asset recovery and recycling center, specializing in assisting all companies large or small with the appropriate and safe disposition of obsolete, retired, or refreshed technology. It is the goal of 2nd Solutions to extend the life of the devices we receive and to provide our clients with a substantial return on their original investment. Any devices that are true end-of-life or simply not re-marketable are stripped down to the component levels and the feedstock is recycled to be used in new products. We have a 100% no landfill policy and provide clients with a certificate of environmental stewardship. Every data containing device that comes into our facility is cleansed beyond DoD standards, and any unit that does not reflect 100% data erasure through a triple quality control process is marked for complete shredding/destruction. Feel free to set up a visit to our 60,000 sq. ft. Richmond facility. Specs: We can accept Cell Phones & Smart Phones, Computers & Laptops free of charge. CRT’s, Tube Televisions, large printers, and other logistically challenging items can be accepted for a reasonable fee. Please email info@2ndsolutions.com to speak specifically about what you have and set up a drop off. CRTs: Yes Charge: Contact for pricing information and logistics. | |||
ShredStation Express of Northern Virginia Contact: Scott Myers, General Manager | Phone: 703-347-4638 Drop-Off Center: 5604 General Washington Dirve, Alexandria, VA 22312 Company Website: www.shredstationva.com Email: info@shredstationva.com | Process: ShredStation Express offers paper shredding and emedia shredding and destruction, on a drop-off or pick-up basis. We come to your location and pick-up all materials for shredding, destruction or recycling. You drop-off and witness the shredding or destruction of your materials. We shred all types of emedia: cell phones, hard drives, CD’s, DVD’s, floppy’s, cassette tapes, credit cards, hotel key cards, microfilm, microfiche, pagers, PDA’s, Sim cards, thumb drives, VHS tapes, X-rays, zip disks, reel to reel tapes, etc. ● Environmentally responsible equipment recycling, nothing ends up in a landfill. ● Demonstrate chain of custody. ● Secure data destruction. ● Certificate of destruction available. Specs: We accept computers (desktops and laptops) any brand and condition, mice, keyboards, cables, peripherals, monitors, servers, server racks, networking equipment, printers, copiers, TVs, microwaves. No broken screens accepted. CRTs: All unbroken monitors accepted. Charge: There is a charge for our services. Contact us for a price quote. | |||
Turtle Wings Contact: Elizabeth Wilmot | 1771 Olive Street Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: (301) 583-8399 Fax: (443) 346-0208 Website: www.turtlewings.com Email: info@turtlewings.com | Process: Woman-owned, ISO certified company providing electronics recycling and data destruction services nationwide. Our computer recycling is done domestically in full compliance with all regulations and we offer on-site hard drive shredding. We provide pick-up services in Virginia and surrounding states. Specs: Pickup and removal of computers, monitors, printers, copiers, mainframes, hubs, cell phones, fax machines, stereos, microwaves, battery back-up units, etc. CRTs: Accepted Charge: There is no charge for drop off of all electronics except CRT monitors to our facility in Capitol Heights, MD. | |||
Contact: Barry Jordan, National Account Manager Contact: Scott Thibodeau, Marketing Specialist Contact: Karen Ockford | 218 Canton Street Other Office Locations: 5736 W. Jefferson Street 1275 Mineral Springs Drive Culpeper, Virginia Phone: (540) 829-8010 Company Web Site: Email: scott.thibodeau@veoliaes.com | Process: Veolia Environmental Services utilizes a network of U.S. facilities for the recycling of computers and associated e-waste. Offering: Recycling of fluorescent lamps, ballasts, mercury, PCB amd Non-PCB Electrical equipment, transformers, batteries, computers and electronics. VES can tailor a recycling solution to fit your individual needs, ranging from complete destruction and recovery of metals, plastics, and glass to maximizing the reuse and resale of intact computers. Specs: Accepts all types of computer and electronics. Closed loop recycling - No material is landfilled. Charge: Yes. Contact for details. | |||
Regional E-Waste vendor information
(The Regional E-Waste Vendor data presented below is provided as information only and does not represent an endorsement or recommendation by DEQ.)
A Better Way Computer Recycling
Contacts: Jeremy Limmer | 6655 Amberton Drive
Website: www.abetterwayrecycling.com
| Process: Provides your business with an environmentally responsible alternative to disposal of obsolete computer and electronics equipment. Provides secure end-of-life IT asset disposal services for customers all over the East Coast. Creates custom solutions and programs designed to meet your specifications. Specs: A Better Way’s efforts to protect its clients from noncompliance liability include secure hardware collection, 24-hour surveillance of our premises, thorough end-of-life data destruction, and asset management and tracking services. CRTs: CRTs accepted with a charge based upon quantity.
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B.W. Recycling, Inc. | Mr. Sam Bizaoui
301 W. Ansin Blvd Hallandale, FL 33009
305-890-4020
customerservice@webuyics.com, or Website: www.webuyics.com | Process/Specs: As a Consolidator, B.W. Recycling, Inc., provides pickup service for businesses for all types of computers, printed circuit boards, and all computer related parts. B.W. Recycling does not accept CRTs, or take computer equipment from individuals. B.W.Recycling also provides pickup service for X-Ray films with a cash-back program for the silver recovered from the film. Company will provide Certificate of Destruction for the films. For further information, contact us for details on shipping and pick ups. B.W.Recycling, Inc., is EPA registered and HIPAA certified. CRTs: No. Charge: Pick up is free, and most materials are purchased by B.W. Recycling. |
Complete Recycling Solutions, LLC. Keith Boyea, Director of Sales Charlie Hopkins, Director of Logistics | 1075 Airport Road
| Process: Accepts CPUs, circtuit boards, keyboards, and monitors/CRTs. Specs: CRS can customize a recycling program to meet your needs. CRs provides recycling services for all electronics, mercury-bearing lamps and devices, batteries, lighting ballasts and transformers. E-waste is to be packaged to avoid breakage or damage. Electronic scrap can be shipped bya common carrier, utilizing a Bill of Lading. A non-hazardous shipping label must be attached toall containers before transport. 100% of material is recovered, recycled, or reused. CRTs: CRTs accepted. Charge: Yes |
| Computer Donation Management, Inc. Contact: Mike Fannon | 3200 James Street Baltimore, MD 21230 Phone: 410-525-1400 Fax: 410-644-1939 Email: mike@cdm4recycle.com Website: www.cdm4recycle.com | Process: Provides computer recycling services to municipalities, government agencies and individuals in the Mid-Atlantic region. Provides for the removal of obsolete computer equipment and peripherals. Provides complete de-manufacturing and recycling of obsolete equipment and components. De-manufactures all non-usable monitors/televisions for recyclable materials. Specs: Accepts all computers and peripherals - regardless of the condition, age or type. Closed loop recycling - No material is landfilled. CRTs: CRTs accepted. Ships CRT glass to processor for reuse in new CRT's. Charge: Yes |
Computers' Hope Contacts: Arsalan Khalid Bill Afaq | 102 Hilton Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15209 Warehouses: 1701 William Flynn Hwy, Glenshaw, PA 15116 658 Cambridge Street Frederick, VA 22407 Phone: 412-203-3515 FAX: 412-203-3740 | Process: Provides comprehensive, secure and environmentally sound e-waste solutions to businesses large and small in the Mid-Atlantic Region. No Landfill Policy. Will pick up all unused, old and obsolete equipment for efficient recycling or reuse. Specs: Accepts all computers and peripherals - regardless of the condition, age or type. Closed loop recycling - No material is landfilled. Charge: Yes. Cost is determined by the value of the equipment accepted. |
| e-End | Pat Doyle Director of Sales and Marketing 2421 Monocacy Blvd, Unit E Frederick, MD 21701 Phone: (240) 529-1010 Fax: (240) 529-1005 Email: pat@eendusa.com; eric@eendusa.com Website: www.eendusa.com | Process: NAID AAA Certified. All items received are demanufactured in our MD facility or adaptively reused. Offer on-site media wiping, degaussing & hard drive shearing services. Specs: Computers, PC's, mainframes, monitors, CRT's, printers, laptops, fax machines, copiers, telephone systems accepted from businesses and consumers. Call for a complete list. CRTs: Accepted. Charge: Yes, CRT's and monitors recycling starting at $8 per unit. Data descruction options starting at $5 per unit. Bulk quantity discounts available. |
| eRevival LLC | Fenil Shah Soni Sunkara 165 Chubb Avenue Phone: 732-429-4392 Email: contact@erevival.net Website: www.erevival.net | Process: eRevival accepts all types of electronics and computer equipment. All the equipment that is not reusable or is scrap will be recycled. Any equipment that is tested and in working condition will be remarketed or donated to non-profit organizations, schools, churches, etc. By default we perform data and asset tag removal on all recycling shipments received in our facility. Should the individuals need more data security we can perform hard drive destruction for a very low cost. A Certificate of Destruction and the serial number log will be issued upon request. Please call for details about onsite hard drive shredding services. We provide pickup services nationwide. Specs: We specialize in performing environmentally friendly recycling of computers, CRT monitors, cell phones, televisions, network and data systems, etc in any condition. A certificate of Recycling can be issued upon request. CRTS: Accepted. Charge: Call for details. |
ESI (E-Structors, Inc.) | 7575 Washington Blvd Elkridge, MD 21075 Phone: 410-379-3098 FAX: 410-579-1610 Email: info@e-shred.com Website: www.e-shred.com | Description: E-Structors, Inc. (ESI) demands environmental responsibility in their programs. Their goal is to maintain a 100% "No Landfill" policy. Their processing capabilities have been designed to liberate all materials to within 1 1/4" particle size so that they can be source separated into individual recycling programs. ESI has the ability to work individually with each client to determine which type of recycling programs works for their facility. The utilize either an "asset re-deployment or a destruction/recycling program when dealing with CRTs. Each monitor is tested to determine if it is a working unit or non-working unit. If it is a working unit, it is cleaned and made available for resale. Non-working monitors are destroyed and recycled. These monitors are disposed of properly and included in a recycling program. ESI has invested heavily in a mechanical process that will destroy all materials resulting in a product about a 1 1/4" particle size. Once destroyed the materials are then separated by grade for inclusion into a recycling program. All materials are included in this process and are not landfilled. |
Freedom Electronics Recycling, Inc. Contact: Richard Schulman | 10420 Govenor Lane Blvd. | Process: Provides comprehensive, secure and environmentally responsible e-waste recycling and reuse solutions to businesses, government and non-profits. Currently serving needs in 11 states and DC. No landfill, no export and no prison labor use policy. Charge: Yes. |
| Greensphere Project, LLC | Timothy Cooke Email: Tim.Cooke@greensphereonline.com Website: www.greensphereonline.com | Process: Greensphere Project, LLC recycles all computers, CRT monitors, LCD panels and the items listed below. Specs: Computer monitors, CRT screens, Plasma Screens, televisions, LCD screens, Laptops, Printers, Copiers, Faxes, Calculators, Computer Towers, Stereo Systems, Keyboards, Mice, Cell Phones, Speakers, Telephones, Heavy Machinery, and all precious metals. CRTs: Accepted. Charge: Pickup services is free to all companies and governement agencies. |
Lifespan Technology Recycling Contact: Dag Adamson, President | 275 Grove Street, Suite 2-400 Newton, MA 02466 Phone: 888-720-0900 Fax: (781) 239-8156 Email: info@lifespanrecycling.com Website: www.lifespanrecycling.com | Offering: LifeSpan Technology Recycling is a managed services company that provides electronic asset retirement services to corporations, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations nationwide. LifeSpan offers companies and organizations the flexibility of handling large quantities of equipment with a customized program. We also manage a full range of end-of-life information security issues for our clients. LifeSpan works exclusively with EPA-registered and regulation-compliant partners to maintain the highest standards of environmental protection and ethical business practices. Specs: Accepts all types of computers and electronics. CRTs: Accepted. Charge: Yes. Contact for details |
Metech International
| 150 Blackstone River Road, #M Worcester, MA 01607-1455
Phone: (888) 638-2761 or (508) 795-1950 Fax: (508) 459-5278 Email: customerservice@metechgroup.com Website: www.metechgroup.com or www.recycleapc.com | Offering: Metech accepts all types of electronic scrap for recycling including personal computing and other data processing equipment, other office electronics, telecommunications equipment, and medical electronics. We also process circuit boards and other precious metal containing items. Specs: All equipment recycled for material recovery. Hard drives are shredded/destroyed before further processing. No material/processing residue goes to landfill; all material is recycled in an environmentally correct manner. Transportation can be arranged. We also have a small quantity (60 lbs or less) mail in program. CRTs: Accepted. Charge: Yes, contact us at 888-638-2761 for pricing. For computer recycling mail-in program go to www.recycleapc.com or call 888-638-2761 |
| Nxtcycle, Inc. Contact: Jen Armon, Recovery Specialist | Rt. 81, Exit 230 P.O. Box 899 Hallstead, PA, 18822-0899 Phone: 800-711-6010 Phone: 570-879-2862 Fax: 570-897-2008 Email: sales@enviroinc.com Website: www.enviroinc.com | Process: Demanufactures end-of-life computers/electronics into base materials of plastic, wire, boards, metals and glass. Committed to 100% component recycling and/or refurbishing for reuse of all computers and electronics components. Component recovery process provides removal and refurbishment of most soldered, socketed, and surface mount component types. Specs: Accepts all computer and electronic components from all sectors. CRTs: Seperates different glass found in CRTs by chemistry and types. The CRT Glass is then cleaned of all coatings, and sent back to CRT Glass Manufacturers for use as feedstock in the manufacturing of new CRT Glass. Charge: Yes |
Reclamere Contact: Joseph P. Harford, VP Sales and Marketing | 905 Pennsylvania Avenue Tyrone, PA 16686 Phone: 814-684-5505 Email: joseph@reclamere.com Website: www.reclamere.com | Process: Demaunufacture and recycle old computer equipment to make sure clients are disposing of CPUs and monitors legally within federal and state laws. Specs: Purchase old computer equipment for remarketing, Inventory Management, and Recycling. Has the ability to plan and promote transportation of large or small quantities of electronic equipment. Final waste products are handled by a third-party that will not landfill the materials. Waste is recycled by companies similar to Envirocycle. Lead is sent to lead smelters. CRTs: Accepted. Charge: Yes |
Redemtech Contact: Rick Welch | Phone: (614) 777-2687 Toll-Free: 800-743-3499 (extension 2687) FAX: (614) 850-3354 4115 Leap Road
Email: rwelch@redemtech.com | Process: At this time, Redemtech does not work with residential customers. Our services are currently only designed to support large to medium sized businesses. Contact us directly to learn how Redemtech can help support your business goals and initiatives. Profile: Redemtech is a GSA-approved contractor (Contract #GS-35F-0566W), and a global leader in Technology Change Management (TCM) services. Our priority is to find a reuse for retired equipment (i.e., donation, redeployment, resale, or lease-return management), recycling only as a last option. For businesses who have a strong focus on environmental and/or data security as it relates to their retired equipment, Redemtech is a best-in-class solution. Certification/Security: Clients of Redemtech receive indemnification against data security breaches as well as environmental liability. Redemtech is one of an elite group of companies that has passed the e-Stewards Certification set forth by the Basil Action Network (www.ban.org). This is the only recycling standard that requires the passing of strict audits to prove the following: no export to developing countries, no use of landfills, no use of incineration, and no use of prison labor. Reporting is available to existing clients to demonstrate how their specific assets resulted in a zero-carbon footprint. Currently, Redemtech is the ONLY e-Stewards Certified company listed on GSA, and the EPA has recently acknowledged the e-Stewards program as a responsible solution for government IT assets being retired (http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2010/100817_epa_chief.html ). Charge: No information provided. Contact company for specifics. |
SIPI Metals Corp Contact: John Santoro, Marketing | 1720 Elston Avenue Chicago, Il 60622-1579
Mobile: 908-642-0900 | Process: Precious metals refining company. Works to recover precious metals from circuit boards, memory and hard drives, CPUs and other precious metal bearing materials. Services: Metals recovery from circuit boards. CRTs Accepted: No Charge: No |
Synergy Recycling, LLC Contact: David Dibean | Mailing Address: Fax: 800-243-9311 Website: www.synergyrecycling.com and new offices in: 1. Roanoke, Virginia Phone: 540-797-9799 Email: roanokerecycling@synergyrecycling.com, 2. 810 Granby Street, Norfolk, Va 23510 (hours 9-5 M-F) Phone: 757-339-4010 | Process: Specialize in all phases of collecting, processing and recycling of excess and obsolete computer equipment and other electronic components. Specs: Accepts drop-offs of computer equipment. Specializes in the collecting, processing and recycling of mainframe computers, personal computers and work stations, monitors, keyboards, printers, circuit boards, telephone equipment, switches, circuit breakers, voltage regulators and other electrical equipment, connectors, cables and wiring. A full service recycler, one call handles preplanning, collection, deinstallation, transportation, and recycling. Staff is trained and fully insured to work in your computer room or central office. Certifies destruction of sensitive data containing materials as well as proprietary materials. Twenty-two (22) years of experience. References available upon request. CRTs: Accepted. Charge: Yes |
| Technology Recycling LLC Contact: Bob Knowles | Metropoint 4600 Ulster St., Suite 700 Denver, CO 80237-2882 Phone: 303-766-3245 Phone: 303-766-9608 Phone: 800-803-5442 Fax: 303-766-4453 Email: rhk@techrecycle.com Website: www.techrecycle.com | Process: Helps businesses recycle/dispose of obsolete computer systems and other high-tech electronics according to EPA standards. Completely demanufactures old computer hardware and re-processes glass, plastic, and metals for re-use (including hard drives and RAM/ROM chips). Specs: Accepts computers, monitors, and electronic equipment for demanufacture into component parts and materials. CRTs: CRTs/monitors are demanufactured into component materials for re-use. Charge: Yes |
| Recyclers - dismantle and separate computer parts for recycling | ||
Intercon Solutions - Online Electronics Recycling Resource Contacts: Travis Griggs Director of Business Development
James Potter, Business Development | 1001 Washington Avenue Email: jpotter@interconsolutions.com Website: http://www.interconsolutions.com | Description: Intercon Solutions is an ISO 14001, ISO 9001 & OSHA 18001, & NAID and R2 RIOS Certified Electronics Recycling Company with locations nationwide Canada and Europe. Specializing in end-of-life electronics, telecommunications equipment, and computer equipment with the ability to accommodate any manufacturing scrap or surplus materials. We de-manufacture and recycle all materials coming into our facility for their raw material value, (i.e. plastic and metals) with a zero-tolerance policy for landfills. Since Intercon Solutions is not a reseller, no materials will end up in secondary market places or exported. We provide the assurance that your company will stay at the forefront of the most recent government/global regulations and concerns. Furthermore, we guarantee complete security of all proprietary information and equipment. Intercon Solutions is a National Association for Information Destruction approved recycler that abides by all Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act laws and regulations. Certificates of Recycling are sent to you within a few weeks after your materials enter our facility. |
Kibria Group, LLC Andrew Calin, Director of Corporate Solutions | 2835 Charter Street Phone: 614-771-1031, Ext. 202 Email: info@kibria.com | Description: A minority owned computer and electronic recycling company headquarted in Columbus, Ohio with the ability to recycle any surplus, outdated, excess or scrap electronic equipment legally, and cost effectivey. Accepts most electronic and computer equipment free of charge as long as the shippert covers any freight costs. Can also purchase large quantities of computer equipment that still holds market value. Dedicated to the preservation of a clean, safe environment. EPA regulations are followed in the recycling and disposal of all electronic components. Specs: All equipment must be palletized before shipment. Kibria group prefers large quantities, but has no requirement on quantities as long as the material is palletized. They will arrange for the shipment of the materials, however, shipping costs are covered by the customer. Charge: Yes, Charge either by the pound or per unit. Please contact for information on pricing. (14" and larger monitors, systems, keyboards/mice, servers, internal parts, heavy and precious metals are accepted FREE OF CHARGE.) Customers are responsible for shipping costs to the Columbus, OH facility. |
MAXUS Technology, Inc. Patrick Mulvey, CEO | 18300 Sutter Boulevard Phone: 403-782-2005
| Description: A full service eWaste recycler based in San Jose, California. Also have offices in Tampa, Colorado, Portland, Mexico, Chile, and Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Provides secure and verifiable recycling and destruction of waste electronic equipment. Provides full service electronic asset management committed to delivering high value, environmentally sound and community conscious solutions to the growing eWaste problem. |
Interchra Outlet
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| Process: An information technology disposal company, specializing in the redeployment, remarketing and recycling of personal computers, monitors, workstations, servers, networking equipment, and associated peripherals. Provides turnkey transportation services for quick and efficient removal of equipment from client facilities. Ensures that all client data and software are removed from electronic media. CRTs: Accepted. Costs: Pricing is customized for each client based on the fair market value and the age of the technology. Pricing includes the pick-up of at least 11 assets at a centralized location. Contact for details. |
Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. Contact: Jay McIntosh | Corporate Office: Website: www.safety-kleen.com | Process: All computer and electronic equipment components are recycled. All miscellaneous componets are shredded and sorted into metal and plastic fractions. The recovered copper, aluminum and steel metals are sent for metals recovery. Charge: Yes |
Southeast Recycling Technologies, Inc. Contact: | 906 Chase Drive Phone: 423-282-2022 Email: steve@recyclebulbs.com | Process: Processes and recycles mercury containing light bulbs. Also handles Lighting Ballast, all types of batteries as well as all computer items and most any other types of electronics. All items are 100% recycled. Specs: Offers a complete recycling service of all types of electronics utilizing Tornrc's Complete process. This process consists of the complete disassembling, recycling and recovery of all electronics. SRT provides transportation via their trucks or transportation can be arranged via a common carrier. They can also provide proper shipping containers if needed at a minimal costs. SRT provides all proper shipping documents and certificates of recycling for all items recycled and handled. CRTs: Yes Charge: Please contact for Pricing. |
SyCom Technologies Contact: | 7204 Glen Forest Drive Phone: 804-474-5216 Website: www.sycomtech.com | Process: Provides comprehensive, secure and environmentally sound e-waste disposal solutions to businesses, large and small, municipalities, and government agencies throughout Virginia and parts of North Carolina. Specializes in all phases of collecting, processing, and disposal in accordance with DEQ/EPA standards. Specs: A full service recycler, one call handles preplanning, collection, deinstallation, transportation, and disposal to DEQ/EPA approved disposal location. Staff is trained and fully insured to work in your computer room or central office. Provides client specified hard disk destruction and asset tracking. Certifies destruction of sensitive data containing materials as well as proprietary data. Will do on-site, multiple location inventory and client-unassisted removal from offices and/or storage facilities. Selected reusable equipment will be evaluated for refurbishment and donation to non-profit organizations and/or schools. In theses cases, serial numbers on donated equipment, if desired, will be provided to the client from whom the equipment came. A Certificate of Disposal will be provided. CRTs: CRTs accepted. Charge: Yes. |
William Earnshaw Used Computer Recycling Contact: William Earnshaw, Sr. | 12252 Elk Run Church Road Phone: 540-788-9777 Fax: 540-788-4594 Email: wearnshaw@aol.com | Process: Pick up and receive old computers and electronics from the general public, businesses, and schools. Most of the equipment is dismantled, sorted and sold as scrap to refineries, mills and scrap metal processors. Approximately 15% of the remaining equipment is reused in other computers for either resale or repair purposes. CRTs: CRTs are accepted. Charge: Yes for CRTs. |
| Refubishers/remanufacturers - repair or upgrade computers for reuse or resale | ||
| Hanover County Community Service Board, aka Hanover Industries | Howard Rowson Recycling Manager Phone: (804) 365-6594 Email: hrrowson@co.hanover.va.us 9734 Atlee Commons Drive Ashland, VA 23005
| Process: Hanover Industries new electronics recycling program (2009) will help the community to properly manage its unwanted computers, printers, and other hand held electronic products. Hanover Industries demanufactures the computers for recycling or refurbishment and provides employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. If the equipment can not be refurbished, the workers will sort the computer and electronic components and prepare them for recycling. Specs: Monitors accepted only as part of computer system. Any brand of computer or computer equipment, working or non-working units. No TVs. Charge: No. Hanover Industries offers a FREE local PC pick-up service for Hanover County businesses. |
| IBM | IBM Sales Department Email: ews@us.ibm.com | Process: Consumers and small businesses can recycle any manufacturer's PCs, including system units, monitors, printers, and optional attachments. Specs: Depending on the age and performance capability of the computer, it will either be demanufactured in an environmentally sensitive manner, reusing or recycling as many of the parts and materials as possible or will be refurbished for donation to Gifts in Kind International. CRTs: Either repaired and donated or demanufactured into components for reuse. Charge: Yes |
| Image Microsystems Contact: Butch Watson, Director of Asset Recovery Services | 9800 Metric Blvd #300 Austin, Texas 78758-5445 Phone: 512-339-9500 Email: butch_watson@imagemicro.com Website: www.imagemicro.com | Description: An EPA compliant company maintaining a zero landfill policy. Acquires corporate computer technology assests from Fortune 1000 companies and individuals. These assets are tested, refurbished and made ready for purchase. In cases where the technology can not be refurbished they are sorted into base materials for recycling. Please contact for pricing information and for purchase of refurbished equipment. |
Lazarus Foundation Contact: Don Bard | 10378 Eclipse Way | Process: Refurbishes computers for donation to schools and non-profits, primarily with businesses. |
Intechra Contact: Jim Glenn | 2940 Eisenhower Street Carrollton, TX 75007 - or - 972-245-3121, extension 5865 Fax: 972-242-9050 Website: www.intechra.com | Process: Asset recovery firm ; refurbishes computers for sale, recycling obsolete material in an environmentally responsible manner. No export of electronic scrap.
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| PC Consignment Ctr. Ltd. | 4042 Crocket St. Email: dnoll@computer-av.com | Process: Used computer refurbishing and brokering of equipment since 1986. Specs: Will accept all computer equipment and peripherals. Accepts equipment in small or large lots. CRTs: Accepts working monitors. Charge: No |
TeleCycle LLC Contact: Michael Attipa, Sales Director | Suite 300, 5286 GA Hwy 85 Phone: 404-678-2435 FAX: 404-768-2425 Email: info@telecycle.com | Process: TeleCycle LLC, may offers a comprehensive suite of IT Asset Disposition and Recycling Service for the proper handling and responsible recycling of corporate and OEM end of life and obsolete. Our Services include: Decommissioning and De-Installation, Logistics and Transportation, Asset Reporting (includes asset tag removal), Data and Physical Destruction, Responsible Recycling, Refurbishment and Resale, Consignment and Storage Certificates: TeleCycle has invested and achieved “Triple Environmental Certification”, British Standards Institute (BSi), ISO9001:2008 and ISO14001:2004. We perform our services with the utmost professionalism, integrity and quality and continuously strive to exceed the standards set by industry. We serve and protect you commercial and economic interests while ensuring the reduction and management of solid and hazardous waste, the conservation of valuable resources and the protection of public health. And we are R2 (Responsible Recycling) certified and registered with the federal EPA. Security We also carry all the necessary insurances as Commercial Liability Insurance, Pollution Insurance, Auto Insurance and Workers’ Compensation Insurance. We issue Certificates of Data Destruction and Certificates of Destruction and Recycling for your permanent record and auditing purposes. We are members of National Association of Information Destruction, the Institute of Scarp Industries and the Reverse Logistics Association. Our services are performed within our main and highly secure facility located in Forest Park, Georgia. It has security systems in place including 24-hr remote monitored alarm system, 24-hr recording surveillance cameras located throughout the building, motion detectors, door-sensors to alert us of any security breach, as well as a “high security zone” when additional security is required “more sensitive” electronic equipment. Specs: Will accept all computer equipment and peripherals. CRTs: Yes. Charge: Contact for details |
| Brokers/exporters - provide outlets for electronic scrap | ||
| Esquire Environmental Services, Inc. Contact: Rod Kincaid, Director, Sales and Services | 8280 Greensboro Drive, Suite 601 McLean, VA 22102 or 703-748-5900
| Process: Provides environmental consulting services and recycling and disposal solutions to commercial, institutional and governmental entities. Offers a comprehensive electronic waste recycling service. Specs: Provides Information services for recycling of electronic equipment. Accepts no materials directly. Contracts for demanufacturing services for businesses. CRTs: Contracts for handling of CRTs and other components. Charge: Yes |
| R3 Technologies, Inc. Contact: Stephen Demczuk, Ph.D | 502 Baltimore Avenue, 1st. Floor Towson, MD 21204 Phone: 410-321-1892 Fax: 410-321-5928 Email: stephen@smart.net or r3tech@home.com | Process: Electronic Equipment Recycler. Assists companies by arranging and scheduling material shipments with various material buyers. Develops innovative ways for companies to reduce their waste stream. Specs: Provides Information services for recycling of electronic equipment. Accepts no materials directly. Contracts for demanufacturing services for businesses. CRTs: Contracts for handling of CRTs and other components. Charge: Yes |
| Donation - accept working and upgradeable computers and prepare them for reuse | ||
ARC of the Virginia Peninsula Contact: Bob Malloy, Facility and Safety Director | ARC of the Virginia Penisula 2520 58th Street Copeland Park Hampton, VA | Process: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that works with communities to provide job training for the disabled. Only accepts equipment that can be put to reuse. |
C.O.R.E.: Community Outreach and Education Contact: Victoria Long, Office & Technology Coordinator | Computer C.O.R.E. Website: www.computercore.org | Process: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that addresses the digital divide in underserved communities by offerieng free computer skills training and by giving free computers to all students that meet graduation requirements. Mission is to help Northern Virginia's low income adults improve their career opportunities and find jobs that use their computer skills. Donations are tested prior to acceptance. Only accepts equipment that can be put to reuse. Specs: Due to the needs of the program, C.O.R.E. can only accept matching sets of computers (at least in groups of 10) with the minimum specifications below: |
Center for Computer Redistribution Contact: Ted Taylor | P.O. Box 70001 Richmond, VA 23255 Phone: 804-852-6644 Fax: Website: www.freepcs.org Email: tedtaylor@freepcs.org | Process: The Center for Computer Redistribution has been picking up, refurbishing and givng away free PCs and Macs in the Richmond, VA area. We do accept all electronics related to computers from the general public. Our older machines usually go to the Salvation Army or Goodwill or other charities to be sold at auction, and our scrap goes to the metal recyclers. I usually pickup donations personally.
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Gifts in Kind America Contact: Doyle Delph | 700 N. Fairfax St., Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703-836-2121/Ext. 532 Fax: 703-549-1481 Website: www.giftsinkind.org Email: registration@giftsinkind.org | Process: Accepts business donations for reuse by non-profits. Units checked for working condition and listed for acquisition by members through a catalog. Specs: Pentium 166 and up. 15" monitors and up. Complete working systems only accepted. 10 or more minimum. CRTs: No individual CRTs/monitors accepted. Charge: No |
Keep It Green A Project of ServiceSource, Inc.. | ServiceSource Email: grubalcava@ourpeoplework.org Community Thrift of Manassas also accepts material as part of the Keep It Green Program. | Process: Private not-for-profit company that employs people with disabilities. Accepts all computer equipment and peripherals. Will test equipment to determine whether it can be refurbished. If not refurbishable, will recycle equipment in accordance with all local, state, and federal guidelines. No material is landfilled. Specs: Accepts all donated types and conditions of computer hardware, cables, mouse and other accessories. Recycle all parts through a partnership with Computer Donation Management. Charge: $15.00 per monitor. All other material collected free of charge. Contributions are tax deductible. Residents may drop material off at the warehouse - M-F 8:30 - 4:30. Pick up service available for large corporate accounts. |
National Cristina Foundation Contact: Kristin D'Ambrosio | Greenwich, Connecticut Website: www.cristina.org | Process: Accepts working units for donation to people with disabilities, students at risk, and economically challenged persons Specs: Those wishing to donate working computer systems are asked to provide information on the units to be donated (specifications and locations where the equipment resides) CRTs: No individual CRTs/moniors accepted. Charge: No |
| Salvation Army | Check for Local Phone Listings and Locations | Process: Accepts working units (computers, TVs and other electronics) for resale or auction. Specs: Computers need to be 486 or better, in working condition and complete units. CRTs: No individual CRTs/moniors accepted. Charge: No |
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Website: http://www.recyclenet.com/ | Process: Posts both wanted and for sale computer components. Site lists companies, associations and publications related to the Computer and Telecommunications Recycling Industry. | |
Southern Waste Information Exchange (SWIX) | P.O. Box 960 | Process: Information clearing house. Non-profit websites, provides info on electronic equipment exchange between; business, recyclers and non-profits. |