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Free electronics drop-off
Computers, TVs, CRTs, phones, printers, networking gear, and much more. Working or broken, accepted electronics are welcome.
Search accepted items →Electronics recycling · Iowa City area
Your old tech deserves a second life.
Free electronics recycling for homes and businesses. From one forgotten laptop to an office full of outdated equipment, we make responsible reuse and recycling easy.
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Simple by design
Old electronics. New possibilities.
No confusing process, no unnecessary hassle. Whether you're clearing a desk drawer or decommissioning an office, we'll help you find the right next step.
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Business IT pickup
Replacing equipment or clearing out storage? We offer free pickup for qualifying business quantities.
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Refurbish, reuse, recycle
We prioritize extending the life of usable equipment, then direct non-reusable material to downstream recycling partners.
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Can I recycle this?
Search common electronics below. Green means free drop-off, yellow means contact us first, and red means we don't accept that item.
Special handling: Please contact us before bringing swollen, leaking, damaged, or recalled batteries; unidentified industrial equipment; or anything that could contain hazardous materials. Acceptance of ordinary batteries does not mean unsafe batteries should be placed in the drop-off area.
More than a scrap bin
What happens to your electronics?
Our goal is to recover as much useful life and material as possible.
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Drop off or pickup
Bring accepted electronics to us, or contact us about a qualifying business pickup.
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Sort and assess
We identify equipment that may be useful again and separate materials requiring specific handling.
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Test and refurbish
Reusable technology is evaluated for repair, refurbishment, and resale.
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Recycle responsibly
Other electronics are sorted for recovery through appropriate downstream partners.
Business-ready
Retiring IT equipment? We've got you.
From laptops and desktops to servers, switches, and storage, we help organizations clear out surplus equipment without the usual logistical headache.
Have data-bearing devices? Tell us what security and documentation you require so we can discuss the appropriate service and process.
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Reuse first. Security matters.
Practical electronics recovery for people and organizations.
Good questions
Frequently asked questions
Does my equipment need to work?
No. We accept many broken, outdated, and incomplete electronics. Items that present a safety hazard require advance discussion.
Do you accept televisions and old tube-style CRTs?
Yes. Flat-screen televisions, CRT televisions, and CRT computer monitors are accepted free.
Do you accept batteries?
Yes, including ordinary loose lithium, lead-acid, CMOS, and UPS backup batteries. Contact us before bringing damaged, swollen, leaking, or recalled batteries so we can determine whether safe handling is possible.
What about transformers?
We accept dry-type copper- or aluminum-wound electrical transformers. We do not accept oil-filled or other liquid-filled transformers.
Do you offer pickup?
Yes, free pickup is available for qualifying business quantities. Contact us with the types and approximate quantity of equipment.
Can you erase my data?
We handle data-bearing equipment and can discuss data destruction requirements. Contact us to confirm the available process and documentation for your needs.
Ready when you are
Clear out the old. Make room for what’s next.
Questions about an item, a large drop-off, or a business pickup? Give us a call and we’ll help you figure it out.
Free drop-off location
Come see us in Iowa City.
3583 Perch Drive SE, Suite A
Iowa City, IA 52240
Drop-off hours
Monday–Friday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed on major holidays following the USPS holiday schedule.
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