E-cycle Solutions in the Greater Cincinnati Area

With the exponential rise of e-waste in recent years, recycling has become the only responsible method of treating retired hardware. The numerous health and environmental hazards caused by throwing devices directly in the trash has forced the passage of legislation in many US states banning this form of disposal. Aside from the health concerns, the presence of precious metals in almost all hardware as well incentivizes recycling to reclaim these valuable elements. Many tech firms will even offer trade-in value to keep e-waste from gathering in landfills. However, the short time that e-cycling has become a predominant practice means that seeking out facilities in local areas isn’t always easy. In the greater area of Cincinnati, Ohio, these are the most prominent organizations.

OhioDropOff

Ohio Drop Off works within the regulations established by the United States EPA to keep the components of electronic devices constantly in circulation. Reusing the materials in the manufacture of new electronic products keeps contaminants out of landfills and prevents the surrounding landscape from poison leakage. They recycle everything from computer monitors to video games, phone equipment, and LCD televisions. Ohio Drop Off also provides services in the destruction of data before scrapping the device or remarketing it for resale, and even recovers asset value from defunct equipment for their clients.

PC Disposal

Established in 1999, PC Disposal has committed to secure, sustainable, and cost-effective electronic recycling. They service parties as small as individuals, up to larger businesses and even municipalities. Before salvaging or remarketing old hardware, they undergo approved methods of Data Destruction, and their methods of recycling comply with guidelines set forth by HIPAA and the EPA. Their other electronic services include IT asset disposal management, hardware redeployment, as well as donation and resale of old equipment.

Cincinnati Computer Cooperative

Priding themselves on providing access to equipment, Cincinnati Computer Cooperative also revels in secure, ethical recycling and disposal. They act as a conduit between donations and small business as well as underfinanced schools. When malfunctioning hardware is donated, they send the devices to trusted recyclers who salvage the usable material and repurpose it for new products.

Cleanlites Recycling

Offering a host of services from energy to healthcare recycling, Cleanlites also understands the increasing importance of securing sensitive financial information. Specializing in IT asset disposition, Cleanlites performs safe data erasure on all storage media, from hard drives to cell phones, and recycles the devices responsibly to contribute to sustainability.

TechCastle

Operating from the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas, we at TechCastle sell and service almost all devices, from laptops and desktops to tablets and cellphones. We are outfitted with sometimes rare accessories, such as cables and adapters, to fit every one of our clients’ needs. We offer repairs and maintenance to any electronic device for low cost, affordable rates, with certifications to support our expertise and practice. Oftentimes, we even offer better warranties on our resold equipment than those issued by the original developer. We carry and repair a number of brands, including Apple, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

TechCastle is owned and operated by Blair Technology Group (BTG), the largest Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher in the United States. BTG is also HIPAA compliant, a member of the National Association of Information Destruction (NAID), and operational within guidelines set out by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Our certifications speak to our commitment to sustainability and safe practice. We ensure the total destruction of all sensitive data, and all equipment that we recycle is only processed downstream by companies certified by R2 or E-Steward.

TechCastle is committed to creating the easiest and most personal customer experience. Before refurbishing or disposing of any hardware, we destroy remaining sensitive data to the standards of the United States Department of Defense. As a final step in refurbishment, we install a new Windows OS, licensed by Microsoft, to ensure that the computer operates at peak efficiency with continued updates.

Our location in the same building that housed Johnny’s Toys for 70 years, along with a nod to our predecessor through the Birthday Club membership, prove that we value tradition and community involvement. We hold in high esteem every one of customers, as well as our community, and we that this shows in our continued advocacy of an impeccable customer experience.