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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 →Based in Iowa City · Drop-offs welcome from anywhere
Your old tech deserves a second life.
Free electronics recycling for homes and businesses. Drop off accepted items from anywhere, ask about free commercial pickups, or get an offer for qualifying bulk IT equipment.
Free drop-offQualifying business pickupReuse first
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? Free pickups are available for qualifying quantities, generally within 75 miles of Iowa City.
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Refurbish, reuse, recycle
We prioritize extending the life of usable equipment, then direct non-reusable material to downstream recycling partners.
See how it works →For businesses and organizations
Your retired IT equipment could still have value.
Decommissioning an office, replacing a fleet of computers, or upgrading your network? We can help you clear out surplus electronics—and for qualifying bulk inventory, we may pay you for it.
Commercial electronics pickup
Free pickup for qualifying loads
We regularly consider pickups within 75 miles of Iowa City. Larger loads may qualify for pickup as far as 150 miles away.
Availability depends on the equipment, quantity, location, and logistics.
Surplus IT equipment buyback
We may purchase qualifying bulk equipment
Have a large number of matching or similar laptops, desktops, monitors, servers, or networking devices? Tell us the models, quantities, and condition, and we'll review whether we can make an offer.
Not all equipment has purchase value—but it may still qualify for free recycling.
Pickup and purchase offers are evaluated individually. Please contact us before arranging a large commercial collection.
Where we serve
Bring it to us from anywhere. We'll come to you for qualifying loads.
Drop-off eligibility and pickup coverage are different. Here's how it works.
Free drop-off
Everyone is welcome
There is no geographic restriction on drop-offs. If you can bring accepted electronics to our Iowa City location, you're welcome to recycle them here.
Standard business pickup
Within 75 miles
We consider free pickup requests for qualifying business quantities within approximately 75 miles of Iowa City.
Larger commercial loads
Up to 150 miles
For larger or higher-value loads, we may travel as far as 150 miles from Iowa City. Contact us with your inventory and location.
Distances are approximate geographic service guidelines, not automatic guarantees of free pickup. Availability depends on equipment type, quantity, location, and scheduling.
No guesswork
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. We may also purchase qualifying bulk quantities of similar or matching IT equipment.
Have data-bearing devices? Tell us what security and documentation you require so we can discuss the appropriate service and process.
Talk to us about your equipment →▣
Reuse first. Security matters.
Practical electronics recovery for people and organizations.
Responsible recycling
Responsible Recycling. Documented Accountability.
We believe responsible electronics recovery includes clear procedures, accurate records, and compliance with applicable environmental requirements.
Iowa DNR Registered CRT Collection Facility
Second Life Technology is registered with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources as a cathode ray tube (CRT) collection facility.
Registration number:
52-CRT-08-24
Hazardous Waste Management
Our operations follow applicable federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste management requirements.
Reporting & Recordkeeping
We maintain required records and submit applicable annual regulatory reports in accordance with the requirements for our operation.
Iowa DNR CRT collection registration is not the same as certification as a recycling facility. Equipment that cannot be reused is directed to appropriate downstream recycling partners.
Know your options
What happens to your data?
We accept computers and hard drives for free, but free electronics recycling does not include secure data erasure. If your device holds personal or confidential information, choose the level of protection you need before dropping it off.
Standard drop-off
Electronics recycling — Free
Working drives may be tested and prepared for resale. Drives not suitable for resale may be transferred to downstream recyclers. Our routine resale preparation may remove partition information, but it is not a secure data wipe and files may remain recoverable.
No secure data-erasure guarantee or certificate is included with free drop-off. Please securely erase your own devices before drop-off if you do not select our paid erasure service.
Documented service
Professional data erasure
$9 / drive
For customers seeking documented erasure, we use KillDisk software and provide a data destruction certificate following successful completion of the selected erasure process.
If a drive cannot be successfully erased, we'll discuss the available options instead of issuing a successful-erasure certificate.
Ask about data erasure ↗Important: Deleting a partition table does not securely sanitize a drive. Transferring drives to a downstream recycler also does not by itself verify destruction. Discuss any specific security, compliance, or documentation requirements with us before drop-off.
Good questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you securely erase drives for free?
No. Free drop-off does not include secure erasure. Working drives may be prepared for resale without securely wiping all recoverable data. We offer documented KillDisk data erasure for $9 per drive, including a certificate after successful erasure. Read about data erasure options.
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, a business pickup, or a buyback offer? Give us a call or email us at ewaste@sl.technology.
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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