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NIST-Compliant · FERPA & HIPAA Aware · Zero Data Risk

Turn Your Old IT
Equipment Into Cash.
It's Worth More Than
You Think.

We'll prove it. Most clients uncover thousands in recoverable value.

We help IT teams and schools turn unused equipment into cash — while handling secure data destruction, compliance, and full removal. Whether it's 10 devices or 10,000, we handle the volume.

Or call us directly — 203-274-5038
48hr
Pickup scheduled within 48 hours
(limited weekly availability)
2hr
Quote Turnaround
20+
Years Experience
$$$ RECOVERABLE VALUE
Data Wiped & Certified NIST 800-88 compliant
Storage Room Cleared Pickup within 48 hours

Wonder What Your Old Equipment Is Worth?

Request a pickup — we'll respond with a quote within minutes, not days

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Trusted by
🎓 Schools
🖥️ IT Departments
🏢 Offices
🏛️ Municipalities
100% Data certified destroyed
What We Do

Zero Risk.
Fully Compliant.
Pickup in 48 Hours.

IT managers and technology directors rely on us to handle the full lifecycle of decommissioned equipment — from storage room to certified destruction — with no disruption, no liability, and no cost.

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Free Up Storage Space — Fast

That room full of old laptops, towers, and servers is valuable real estate. We schedule within 48 hours and clear everything in a single visit — 10 devices or 10,000. Your space is back the same day.

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Stay Fully Compliant — Zero Data Risk

Every device is NIST 800-88 certified wiped or physically destroyed. FERPA, HIPAA, and SOC 2 compliant. You receive a Certificate of Data Destruction for every job — your audit trail, covered.

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Add Budget Back to IT

Most organizations are sitting on thousands of dollars in resale value they don't know about. We assess every device and provide payment for viable equipment — money that goes back into your IT budget.

Simple, Painless Vendor Process

One call or form. We handle scheduling, logistics, documentation, and reporting. No chasing paperwork, no coordinating multiple vendors. We're the only call you need to make.

The Process

From First Contact
to Done — in Days,
Not Weeks.

One form. One vendor. Full documentation. IT managers love working with us because we eliminate every step they'd otherwise have to manage themselves.

01

Request a Quote

Tell us what you have. We'll respond within hours with a value assessment and confirm a pickup date — scheduled within 48 hours of your approval.

02

We Arrive in 48 Hours

Uniformed, background-checked team. Proper ID. Their own boxes, carts, and vehicles — scaled to your volume. They don't disrupt your team — just clear exactly what you direct them to.

03

Documented On the Spot

Every device is photographed and inventoried before it leaves your facility. You receive an itemized receipt before our team walks out the door.

04

Certified + Paid

You receive your NIST-compliant Certificate of Data Destruction — audit-ready, compliance-proof. Equipment with resale value triggers a payment to you.

Who We Serve

Built for IT Teams
Who Have Enough
on Their Plate

We're the simplest vendor relationship your IT department has. One call handles storage cleanup, data compliance, environmental responsibility, and potential budget recovery — all at once.

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Schools & Districts ↗

Running a 1:1 device program? We handle full-scale retirement cycles — clearing entire labs and storage rooms, wiping student data to FERPA standards, and recovering resale value from viable devices.

💰 Buyback value available
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IT Managers & Businesses ↗

Decommissioning 10 devices or 10,000 — we're built for volume. Simple vendor process, full documentation for audits, and equipment assessments that put money back in your budget.

💰 Buyback value available
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Healthcare ↗

HIPAA-aware data destruction for medical workstations, imaging equipment, and legacy hardware. Your PHI is eliminated and documented — your compliance team will thank you.

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Government & Municipal ↗

Procurement-compliant disposal with the full documentation trail your auditors and legal team require. We've done this before — we know what government agencies need.

48hr
Pickup scheduling from request to confirmed date
20+
Years trusted by schools and businesses nationwide
42K
Devices processed annually — we're built for large-scale volume
$0
Cost to you for pickup, documentation & data destruction
Hidden Value

Most Organizations Are Sitting
on Thousands of Dollars
in Equipment They Don't Know About.

A 3-year-old laptop. A rack of decommissioned servers. Fifty smartphones from last year's refresh. These aren't trash — they have real secondary market value. We assess everything and send you a quote within hours of your request.

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Laptops & Desktops
3–5 year old machines often carry $50–$300+ per unit in resale value depending on specs and condition.
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Servers & Networking
Decommissioned servers and enterprise networking gear frequently carry significant parts and resale value.
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Phones & Tablets
Recent-generation mobile devices have strong secondary markets. Even older models yield value in parts.
Get Your Free Equipment Quote →

We'll respond within hours with a value assessment. No commitment required.

Why It Matters

Data Sitting in Storage
Is a Liability.
We Eliminate It.

Every decommissioned device still in your storage room is a potential compliance violation waiting to happen. FERPA, HIPAA, and state data protection laws don't care that the laptop is unplugged — the data on it is still your responsibility.

At the same time, improper disposal of electronics exposes your organization to environmental liability. Most states have strict e-waste laws with real financial penalties. "We put it in the dumpster" is not a defensible answer to an auditor.

The good news: one call solves both problems completely. Your data liability disappears with a certified destruction certificate. Your environmental liability disappears because nothing we take goes to a landfill. And your budget gets a boost from equipment resale value you didn't know existed.

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NIST 800-88 Certified Destruction

The federal standard for data sanitization. Every device wiped or shredded to spec, with an itemized certificate you can file for any audit.

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FERPA, HIPAA & SOC 2 Ready

We understand what compliance teams need. Our documentation is designed to satisfy IT auditors, legal departments, and regulatory reviewers.

Scheduled in 48 Hours

No weeks-long wait. Submit a request, get a quote within hours, and have a pickup scheduled within 48. Fast enough to fit any IT refresh cycle.

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Budget Recovery for IT

Equipment assessments turn decommissioned hardware into a budget line item. Money back to IT from devices you'd have otherwise paid to store or dispose of.

★★★★★

The equipment has been picked up and we couldn't be happier! Your team was on time, efficient, and professional. I can understand why you came so highly recommended by other schools. We will have another cleanout later this summer, early fall.

Director of Technology — Public School District

$19,000+
Recovered from a single device refresh
★★★★★

Thank YOU! Awesome job you all did. Thank you for picking up at our second location, too.

Managed Service Provider

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The Difference

Why Organizations Choose Us
Over Traditional Recyclers

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We pay you
Most recyclers charge you a fee to take your equipment. We assess it for value and pay you — often thousands of dollars back into your budget.
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One vendor handles everything
Pickup, data destruction, compliance documentation, and payment — all through a single vendor relationship. No coordinating multiple companies.
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Audit-ready documentation
NIST 800-88 certificates, itemized device records, photo documentation — not basic receipts. Everything your compliance team and auditors need, ready to file.
Fast turnaround
Quote within hours. Pickup within 48. Not weeks of back-and-forth scheduling with vendors who treat your job as low priority.
Get Started

Ready to Clear Out
Your Old Equipment?

Tell us what you have and where you are. We'll follow up immediately to discuss your pickup, answer questions, and schedule a date.

Free pickup — $0 cost to your organization
Quote within hours — pickup scheduled within 48
NIST 800-88 certified data destruction — audit-ready certificate issued
FERPA, HIPAA & SOC 2 compliant documentation
Photo documentation and itemized receipt on pickup day
Equipment value assessment — eligible devices generate payment to you
Uniformed, background-checked team — nationwide service
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Resources

The E-Waste &
IT Recycling Guide

Practical insights for IT directors, school administrators, and operations leaders on responsible electronics retirement.

Schools & Districts

How School Districts Should Handle End-of-Life Chromebooks and Laptops

When your 1:1 device program cycles out, here's the compliant, responsible way to retire thousands of student devices without the storage nightmare.

Read more
Data Security

What "Certified Data Destruction" Actually Means — and Why It Matters for Your Org

A hard drive in a storage closet is still a liability. Here's what NIST-compliant data destruction covers, and what documentation you should always receive.

Read more
Sustainability

The Hidden Environmental Cost of Old Electronics Sitting in Storage

You might think a closet full of old computers is harmless. Here's what's actually happening — and what the EPA says about your responsibility.

Read more
FAQ

Questions IT Managers
Always Ask Us

How fast can you schedule a pickup?

We schedule within 48 hours of your approval — regardless of volume. Whether you have 20 devices or 2,000, submit a request, receive a quote within hours, confirm, and we're there. Most IT teams find this fits easily into a refresh cycle or end-of-fiscal cleanup.

What documentation do we receive for compliance?

You receive an itemized Certificate of Data Destruction listing every device by make, model, and serial number — wiped or destroyed to NIST 800-88 standards. This is designed to satisfy FERPA, HIPAA, SOC 2, and state audit requirements.

How do you determine equipment value?

We assess based on device type, age, condition, and current secondary market rates. You receive a written quote within hours of submitting your request. No commitment is required until you approve the quote.

Is a factory reset sufficient for data security?

No. Factory resets do not meet NIST 800-88 or FERPA/HIPAA standards. Data remains recoverable with common tools. Our NIST-certified process is the only defensible method — and the only one that generates a compliance certificate.

What happens to devices that have no resale value?

They're responsibly broken down for parts recovery or processed through certified e-waste channels. Nothing goes to a landfill. The data is still destroyed to the same standard regardless of device value.

Do you serve organizations outside the Northeast?

Yes — we serve IT teams and schools nationwide. Regardless of location, reach out and we'll arrange logistics. The process, documentation, and standards are the same everywhere.

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Headquarters

482 Glenbrook Road
Stamford, CT 06906

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203-274-5038
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