FOR BUSINESSES
Free Server Recycling
In today’s world, businesses run on server farms that hold vast amounts of sensitive data. They also include noble metals like gold, platinum, silver and base metals like copper, lead and nickel. That's what we go after! These materials can be recovered and reused through proper recycling, reducing the need for mining and conserving natural resources.
Servers are essential for businesses but have a limited shelf life. At City eWaste, we specialize in responsibly dismantling and recycling servers. Whether you're upgrading your data center or decommissioning old equipment, bringing your servers to us ensures that the valuable metals inside will be properly recovered.
Server Recycling Happiness Scale (B+)
What is ewaste?
Electronic waste (ewaste) is the fastest-growing waste stream globally and servers are one of the best items to reuse or recycle. Recycling servers not only helps the environment but also contributes to the efficient reuse of valuable materials. Whether you’re upgrading your device, clearing out old technology, or simply looking to dispose of old servers responsibly, bringing it to City eWaste is crucial in the ewaste recycling process.
By recycling your servers, you contribute to a circular economy, reduce your carbon footprint, and ensure that these materials are repurposed into new products instead of ending up in a landfill. I promise you that it feels good when you do it and we feel great about providing the service to our community.
How to Protect Your Sensitive Data Before Recycling Your Server
Before you recycle your server, it’s a great idea to remove management software, passwords and securely erase any sensitive information. If your server is no longer operational and data removal isn’t possible, don’t worry—your information will still be destroyed during the recycling process. We just prefer to remarket servers when we can and managed devices make it impossible for them to be used by someone new.
Remove the hard drive: If you want added security, remove the hard drive. If you're unable to do it yourself, we can do it for you at a small cost.
By taking these steps, you can ensure your personal data is protected while you recycle your old servers responsibly.
The Server Recycling Process: What Happens Next?
Once you’ve removed your data and dropped off your server with us, the process begins!
Sorting and Dismantling: Servers are carefully disassembled by our inhouse ewaste recycling team which includes removing RAM, power supply units, heatsinks, fans, CPUs, wires and other components that can be reused or recycled separately.
Component Recovery: Valuable materials like RAM sticks, peripheral cards, heatsinks and rare earth elements are all sorted for reuse and refining. Our favorite things to find are RAM sticks & CPUs that still have secondary uses. Some servers may be refurbished and resold, often donated to charities or non-profits, extending their life cycle and reducing ewaste.
Why Choose Responsible Server Recycling?
Opting for responsible server recycling not only benefits the environment but also supports a more sustainable economy. When you recycle your server through us, you ensure that valuable materials are kept in circulation, reducing the manufacturing of new products and elongating the lifespan of your once cherished server.
By recycling servers with a trusted e waste company, you're supporting the future of green electronics and doing your part to help eliminate the growing problem of electronic waste.
How to Recycle Your Server with City eWaste
Ready to recycle your server? We're here for you and there's absolutely no cost. If you have 12 servers or more, your pickup fee is waived. Book your mostly free pickup with us now and receive a certificate of destruction upon completion.
You can also recycle your server cords, server racks, keyboard and any other devices that went with it. We're a green company that knows how important it is to keep toxic materials out of our landfills, streams and drinking water. Make the responsible choice today and recycle your old servers with your trusted, local ewaste partner!
