PC Recycler understands that many companies do not have budget provisions for electronic recycling. However for environmentally responsible electronics recycling, there is a cost. This is due to the low residual value of old electronic equipment, the cost of removing and properly managing the hazardous materials contained in the equipment, maintaining a facility that adheres to best-in-class environmental regulations, and protecting our customer’s interests.

Why can’t I donate my equipment?

Donation programs can work well if all parties understand the limits and liabilities associated with the transfer of the equipment. Some questions need to be asked. For instance, who will ensure that proprietary data is eliminated before the donation? The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act make corporations legally responsible for protecting client privacy. Data and files that are released in any way can lead to corporate liability. This means hard drives must be properly wiped (making the data unrecoverable by conventional means) and bringing the unit back to a C prompt before donation.

Isn’t my equipment worth something?

With the cost of new computer equipment dropping lower and lower, your used equipment is worth less and less. The resale market for used equipment in the United States is extremely low and even though you may have paid thousands of dollars for the equipment you are replacing, the current system requirements to run most software cannot be met by older machines. Who would pay more than a few dollars for a used machine with no software, when a brand new computer can be purchased for around $500 loaded with software? However PC Recycler recognizes that some equipment may retain some portion of it’s residual value. In these situations PC Recycler will credit a portion of the residual value back to the customer to cover recycling cost on a consignment basis.