Who is Desktop Disposal?
Desktop Disposal was founded by (and continues to employ) IT enthusiasts, and has grown to include employees that are passionate about environmental conservation; our focus on "saying what we do, doing what we say, and being able to prove it" has meant that the company has gone from a hole-in-the-wall computer resale shop to a thriving business with a 50,000 sq. ft. processing facility. We have nationwide network of professional downstream vendors that allows us to act as a "one stop shop" for large scale disposal or recycling projects across the country -- the less distance your equipment has to travel before it is recycled, the more environmentally that process becomes! Our number one priority is reliable, secure service to our customers. We adhere to a set of processes that means that less than 5% of the material that comes into our facility winds up in a landfill. All components and systems that are recycled through Desktop Disposal will either be re-manufactured to a usable status and resold, or recycled at the component level to the electronics, metals, and plastics industries.
What does this service cost? / Is recycling my equipment free? / What if I want to get paid for my equipment?
We evaluate every customer's circumstances to determine how we can help, as well as what (if any) compensation we could offer. We've cleaned out those pesky "too full" IT closets, but have also managed multi-million dollar electronics recycling projects. Our goal is to provide a service that meets the needs of every organization that contacts us. We provide custom quotes based on your individual needs - call us or fill out our online information request form and let us know about your situation.
What happens to my systems or other IT equipment when they are picked up?
Your equipment will be picked up by one our trusted logistics providers, then taken to a processing facility. If you are participating in our national program, Desktop Disposal will pick up your system via a trusted carrier, such as FedEx or similar over-the-road carrier. The used equipment will be delivered to our warehouse for processing. Once the equipment has been received and processing, each data device is wiped clean by IT professionals with proprietary software that meet NIST 800-88 and DoD 5220.22-M Department of Defense standards. When allowed by customer agreements, the equipment is then sent for further processing to determine if it will be recycled or remanufactured and remarketed -- otherwise, we will dismantle and separate the equipment into valuable material categories. Where security of data is of great concern, Desktop Disposal can come onsite and permanently remove all data from storage devices before packaging them for pickup.
What do I need to do to prepare my equipment for pickup?
Whether your equipment is neatly palletized and ready to be picked up by the truckload, or shoved haphazardly into The Forgotten IT Closet, we can offer a solution. If you do not have your own shipping personnel onsite that can prepare the equipment for delivery, as a service based company, we can come to your site and package the equipment and load the truck for you. Please let us know if you need assistance packaging the equipment when you schedule your pickup.
When will my systems be picked up?
We can often pick up within 1-3 business days, and we will work to accommodate any time for the pickup, including nights and weekends. A scheduled time will be worked out with you for the pickup of your equipment that best meets your needs.
Where do my systems get recycled?
Desktop Disposal recycles in one of two ways: remanufacturing and remarketing of your newer used equipment or by demanufacturing and sending each of the recyclable components of your obsolete equipment to a specific recycling industry such as the plastic or metals industry. We persue all remarketing options throughout the industry to place used equipment back into service. Equipment is remarketed through a variety of channels including online stores, Internet auction sites and though a network of resellers. No equipment or portions of the equipment are ever sent a landfill.
How do I schedule a pickup and track my equipment to its final destination?
You can schedule a pickup by completing the online form here or by calling us at the number above. Once the equipment has been picked up, each piece of equipment is tracked to its final destination by us. You can always check the status of your equipment by calling us.