Computer Recyclers

Computer Reuse and Recycling

Hamilton County is home to many computer recyclers and refurbishers. The companies and organizations listed below accept computers for recycling or refurbishing.

The District has not audited all the facilities listed on this page. Before using any computer recycler, make sure to conduct due diligence on the company. Your company is ultimately responsible for proper disposal of electronic equipment. Recyclers should provide a certificate of recycling and be able to tell you where each piece of demanufactured equipment is sent.

The list of computer outlets is divided between computer recyclers and refurbishers.

Recycler – Will typically accept any age of computer and will dismantle, erase and/or shred hard drives. Recyclers segregate the different materials and send those parts to other recycling facilities. Depending on the type of equipment accepted, some recyclers refurbish and resell the collected computers.

Refurbisher – Typically, computer refurbishers only accept certain types of computer equipment and donate the material to non-profits and schools. When contacting a computer refurbisher, request that the hard drive be swiped with Department of Defense software.

Computer Recyclers

Apex Technology Solutions
(859) 485-4444
7130 New Buffington Rd.
Florence, KY 41042
(877) 490-0001

A full-service technology recycling company specializing in end-of-life electronic equipment demanufacturing and disposal, asset management, and asset recovery for medium to large size organizations. Also accepts computers from residents. Call for pricing.
http://www.apextechnologysolutions.us/

Best Computing Services
4426 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 608-1566

Accepting all working and non working computer related items free of charge. Please visit our website for more information, find a drop-off location, or to schedule a pick up.
www.bestcomputingservices.com

Cincinnati Computer Cooperative (C3)
49 Novner Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 771-3262

Free computer recycling/reuse drop off center
C3 is a 501c3 non-profit accepting ALL computers, newer Pentium III and Pentium IV computers will be refurbished and offered to schools, nonprofits, students and/or seniors in need. Older or broken computers will be stripped and recycled. All hard drives are wiped or destroyed.
http://www.cincinnaticomputercooperative.org/
donations@cincinnaticomputercooperative.org

Environmental Enterprises, Inc.
10163 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 772-2818

Accepts computers for recycling.
www.eeienv.com

Great Lakes Electronics
12600 Greenfield Rd.
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 838-7000 ext. 112
(888) 392-7831

Equipment that is still functional, easily upgraded, or repaired is sold as is or reused. Unusable equipment is de-manufactured at their facility and the parts of value are sold. Batteries, circuit boards, CRT’s, and mercury wetted switches are sent under contract to permitted recycling facilities for metals recovery.
jhestick@recycleelectronics.com

Kentucky E-scrap
3519 Dixie Hwy.
Elsmere, KY 41018
(859) 292-8696

Accepts computers and other electronics for recycling. They also purchase and recycle the following items in bulk: circuit boards, processors, hard drives, floppy drives, CD drives, power supplies, and cables. Please contact for pickup or delivery.
www.KYescrap.com
info@kyescrap.com

Regency Technologies
30700 Carter St., Suite F
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 248-3991

Provides transportation for large loads of computers. Recycles and refurbishes computer material.
www.regencytechnologies.com
alynn@regencytechnologies.com

Rumpke Universal and E-Waste Department
10795 Hughes Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 383-5090 or
(800) 242-0510 ext. 5294

Accepts and properly disposes and/or recycles all e-waste including computers, televisions, stereo equipment, and copiers as well as universal waste (spent lamps, batteries, mercury-containing equip., etc.). Call for quote.
www.rumpke.com
brian.huffman@rumpke.com

Technology Recycling Group (TRG)
5139 Kieley Pl.
St. Bernard, OH 45217
(513) 761-5333

Accepts all types of computers, monitors, printers, electronics and IT related items for recycling. Please call before dropping off.
www.recyclegroup.net

Unwanted Appliance
Florence, KY
(888) 886-9268

Accepts electronics such as computers, printers, televisions, and monitors. Through their internal programs and team of service providers, they manage every step of the recycling process according to federal, state & local regulations.
www.unwanted.com

USA Lamp and Ballast
7806 Anthony-Wayne Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513) 641-4149

Accepts computers for recycling. www.usalamp.com

Computer Refurbishers

Adopt a Library
Collects resources to promote world literacy. Accepts used books and computer equipment. They are distributed to libraries in the U.S. and around the world.
www.adoptalibrary.org

Computer Recyclers
1592 Compton Rd.
Mt. Healthy, OH 45231
(513) 931-8950

Accept any computer materials. Charge $25 per monitor.
http://www.comprecyclers.com
computerrecyclers@fuse.net

Full Circle Group
4740 - J Dues Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(859) 907-0899

Computer refurbisher- accepts computers, erases hard drives, rebuilds, and passes onto non-profits and schools.
http://www.full-circle-group.org
lindablair@fuse.net

Greater Cincinnati Computer
7240 Ohio Ave. Suite B
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 985-1300

Computer remanufacturing. Accept any computer for $10 per item.
http://www.greatercincinnaticomputer.com

Ohio Valley Goodwill
10600 Springfield Pk.
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 771-4800 ext. 6260

They only accept working computers and 17” or larger monitors. No printers. http://www.cincinnatigoodwill.org
biliff@cincigoodwill.org

ReUse Industries
74815 US 50
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8200

Accepts PCs or Macs (Pentium III or higher), monitors (17 in. or larger), keyboards, mice, and Internet-capable modems. They are also interested in working components such as standard RAM chips, IDE hard drives, 3.5 inch floppy drives, CD-ROMs, and power cords. PC systems are refurbished and sold at low prices to low-income residents of Appalachian Ohio.
www.reuseindustries.org
pcs@reuseindustries.org

TAPIN (Technology Assisting People in Need)
P.O. Box 12916
Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
(513) 924-9111

Accepts mid range Pentium II or higher, any size flat screen monitors, CRT monitors 17" or larger, Inkjet DeskJet or most LaserJet printers, as well as projectors, carts, other equipment for warehouse or training.
www.tapin.org
davelg@msn.com

Tri-State Computer Exchange
100 Security Dr.
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 870-9475

Computer remanufacturing. Accepts Pentium systems, Mac powered PCs, and monitors for $0.15 per pound.
http://www.tsce.com