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Computer Equipment Recycling
Go green and recycle your unwanted equipment responsibly!
Mid-Iowa Computers offers environmentally conscious and eco-friendly recycling solutions for both small home and large businesses. We recycle most equipment for free.
Equipment can be picked up for free in the Ames and Nevada areas, and for a fee in surrounding areas within central Iowa. Click here to request a quote for pickup of your unused, broken, or unwanted computer equipment.
If you have any questions about fees, service areas, or to schedule a pickup, please fill out our contact form or give us a call at (515) 210-8536.
All data is destroyed in accordance with industry standards. The security of your confidential information is our top priority!
Items we accept for recycling. If your item is not listed, we may still accept it. |
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| Item | Fee (per item) |
|---|---|
| Desktops | No Fee |
| Misc Computer Components (harddrives, video cards, network cards, cd/dvd drives, sound cards, floppy drives, RAM, motherboards, processors) | No Fee |
| Laptops | No Fee |
| LCD monitor (non-cracked screen) | No Fee |
| LCD monitor (cracked screen) | $5 |
| CRT monitor (large, old style) | $10 |
| Printer (inkjet, small office) | No Fee |
| Printer (large laser) | $10 |
| Printer (floor standing) | $25 |
| Networking Equipment (router, switches, modem, hub) | No Fee |
| Scanners | No Fee |
| Fax Machines | No Fee |
| Computer cords and cables | No Fee |
Bulk Recycling & Corporate Asset Management
Where does the equipment go?
Equipment that enters our recycling process first has any hard drives removed from desktop or laptop units. The drives are tested and wiped if operational. All non-operational drives and equipment are physically destroyed, and customers always have the option of guaranteed physical destruction. After the drives are removed, the components may be analyzed for functionality. For equipment that is deemed defective, Mid-Iowa Computers separates the parts into separate waste streams for our raw materials processor. Our processor then smelts down the circuit boards for metals such as copper, lead, platinum, gold, and silver. These recycled metals are then used to create new electronic equipment such as tv's, laptops, and new computers.
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For Service and Support, you can contact us by phone at 515-210-8536 or send an email.
You may also fill out our automated contact form with any questions and comments.