Chicago Surplus Computers provides hassle-free electronics recycling solutions for households throughout the Chicago area. Our residential services make it easy to dispose of old devices responsibly while protecting your personal data and the environment. We accept nearly all consumer electronics, from outdated computers to broken LCDs, ensuring these items don’t end up in landfills where hazardous materials can leak into soil and water sources.
Our certified process guarantees all devices are handled securely and ethically. We help you achieve your goals of being a responsible and environmentally conscious citizen.
We welcome all types of residential electronics, regardless of age or condition. Our team specializes in properly recycling the complex mix of materials found in modern devices, recovering valuable metals and plastics while safely handling potentially toxic components.
Unlike municipal waste programs that may incinerate or landfill electronics, we ensure every component gets properly processed. Metals are refined for reuse, plastics get recycled into new products, and hazardous materials like leaded glass or mercury lamps are handled by licensed specialists. We maintain a strict no-export policy to developing countries, so you can feel good about where your old devices end up.
Your personal information security is our top priority when recycling household electronics. Many people don’t realize that deleted files can often be recovered from discarded devices, putting families at risk for identity theft. Our NAID-certified processes eliminate this danger through military-grade data sanitization protocols.
We go beyond basic file deletion by overwriting storage media multiple times, ensuring complete data eradication. For devices too damaged to wipe, we physically destroy the storage components using industrial shredders. All data destruction services include documentation for your records, providing legal proof that sensitive information was properly eliminated.
Chicago Surplus Computers stands apart from other recyclers through our commitment to environmental ethics, community support, and customer convenience. As a locally owned R2v3 certified facility, we adhere to the highest industry standards while keeping recycling accessible for all households.
We make electronics recycling simple with flexible options to fit your needs. Drop off items at our clean, organized facility during extended hours, or take advantage of our scheduled pickup service for larger quantities. Our friendly staff can advise which items contain valuable materials worth recovering and explain exactly how we’ll process each device. Join thousands of Chicago-area families who trust us with their e-waste recycling needs year after year.
