Why should I recycle & Do You Resell Old Equipment?

How much does it cost?

Why doesn't everyone recycle?

Who is Megabyte Computer Recyclers?

How do I get started?

Are any costs involved?

Do I need data / hard drive destruction?



Why should I recycle . . . Do You Resell Old Equipment?

Why should you recycle?
Because it’s the "right thing to do” Each year over 400 million computers, monitors
and related electronic equipment are replaced with new updated equipment leaving the
old systems that are disposed of in landfills contaminating our soil and waterways.
Computer waste, known as “E” waste is defined as “hazardous material waste” by
the U.S. E.P.A. To help eliminate the rapidly increasing pollution of our earth caused
by hazardous “E waste” proper disposal of electronic equipment has now      
become a necessity.  

Megabyte Computer Recyclers completely recycle computers and all related
equipment, period! We do not resell any complete units to anyone. All we do is recycle.
You may ask yourself “what’s involved in the recycling process”? Great question.
Megabyte Computer Recyclers completely dismantles computer systems down to the
last screw. Each recyclable code is separated and held in our secured warehouse until
we ship them to the local refinery. Each hard drive is removed and stored in a separate
secured area of our warehouse waiting to be shipped to a local refinery for shredding.
Initially we will destroy the hard drive by drilling a ¾ inch hole into the drives disk
making the hard drive inoperable by normal means.


How much does it cost?

Megabyte Computer Recyclers has made the cost of recycling affordable by offering
free* recycling to hospitals, schools and corporations. Megabyte Computer
Recyclers also works with the community by sponsoring community pick-up locations
as well as a convenient customer *drop-off* area at our Elk Grove Village warehouse.



Why doesn't everyone recycle?

One true reason is because most people are unaware of the hazardous effects the      
“E Waste” has on the environment. In our “throw-away” world it is so much easier to
toss out the old equipment and be done with it. Unfortunately that’s not the right
answer. Recycling is the answer and Megabyte Computer Recyclers has made the
process easy.



Who is Megabyte Computer Recyclers?

Megabyte Computer Recyclers is a family owned and operated facility located in  Elk
Grove Village, Illinois. We are a young company dedicated to preserving our precious
resources for our future and the future of our children.  



How do I get started?

Contact us at Megabyte Computer Recyclers, 630-372-7350 or use the contact page
in this web site. One of our recycling specialists will assist you with all of your questions.


Are any costs involved?

The only costs involved are any of the additional features Megabyte Computer
Recyclers provide beyond the basic recycling of equipment.  Additional cost are as
follows:

Pick-up service, Call 630-372-7350 For Quote

Data destruction of hard drive, $8.00 Per Hard Drive

Certificate of destruction, FREE with hard drive destruction

Removal and recording of all model and serial numbers, Included With Destruction

Recycling of monitors* $6.00 Ea, FREE** With Complete Systems

Laptops, with disposal of battery included, $6.00 Ea  FREE** With Complete Systems

Keyboard, mouse (mice), cables & cell phones, FREE**

Photo Copiers & Printers*, desktop size, $6.00 Ea  FREE** With Complete Systems

Large stand-alone photo copiers, Call 630-372-7350 For Quote



Do I need data / hard drive destruction?

All hard drives retain vital information that is associated with your company, clients,
employee’s and any other secured information. Wiping of the hard drive DOES NOT
remove this information from the hard drive. Wiping the hard drive is like loosing a file
or folder from a file cabinet that you just can’t find. Sooner or later the file appears and
now the information may be is in the wrong hands. The only sure way of removing the
possibility of your company’s information reaching unauthorized users is        
DESTROY THE HARD DRIVE!

Megabyte Computer Recyclers has a two-step process in hard drive destruction. The
first step in the destruction is a ¾” hole drilled into the center of the hard drive causing
the hard drive to become inoperable by normal means. Then we record all serial and
model numbers when a certificate of destruction is requested. Second, we completely
SHRED the entire hard drive assuring you that your company’s vital information has
been destroyed.

Why a two step process? Honestly, for your peace of mind. Before your hard drive
reaches our shredder it is stored in our SECURED on site staging area. Megabyte
Computer Recyclers takes the responsibility of protecting your data seriously. With
this proven two step procedure we can guarantee you that your saved information is
gone forever.




Megabyte Computer Recyclers Inc.
2100 Estes Ave.
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
630-372-7350
847-514-2339 Cell
Email us at information@megabytecomputerrecyclers.com



*Complete unit recycling includes CPU, Monitor, Key Board, Mouse & Printer.
**FREE Offer Only Applies When Complete Units Are Recycled For Individual Units Please Call For Quote
Please call for pick-up quote on any equipment to be recycled.
*Prices are subject to change without notice.