1) Equipment contribution
We collect used or unused computers, servers, laptops, networking gear, peripherals and other IT assets from replacements, upgrades, refresh cycles, decommissions, closures or storage.
IT recycling and reuse
We collect IT equipment, destroy the data drives, and reuse the hardware that can still help people.
Silicon Rescue helps companies and individuals in California, Arizona, Nevada and Washington responsibly handle computers, servers and IT hardware after replacements, upgrades, refresh cycles, decommissions, closures or cleanouts. Data drives and storage media are physically destroyed with documentation; reusable hardware is refurbished with new sealed drives for organizations and people who cannot easily afford it. Material that cannot be reused is recycled responsibly.
- Data drives destroyedHard drives, SSDs and storage media are physically destroyed with documentation.
- Hardware repurposedUsable equipment is refurbished with new sealed drives for people who need it.
- Responsible exitUnusable material is routed toward lower-impact recycling.
What we do
Secure contribution before recycling
Most used or unused IT equipment can still help someone. We physically destroy the data drives first and provide intake, chain-of-custody, destruction and disposition documentation so contributors can be confident their information is eliminated. Usable hardware is refurbished with new sealed drives, then placed with nonprofits, schools, charities, religious organizations, job-search programs, students and low-income families. Material that cannot be safely repurposed is recycled responsibly.
2) Data drive destruction
Hard drives, SSDs and removable storage media are isolated and physically destroyed. Contributors receive documentation; customer storage devices are never reused.
3) Repurpose hardware
Usable equipment is refurbished with new sealed drives and placed with nonprofits, schools, academies, charities, religious organizations or families that cannot easily afford hardware.
Who benefits
Technology replaced during an upgrade can help someone learn, work or serve
For contributors replacing or clearing old equipment
- Simple intake for replaced, upgraded, unused, retired or recycle-bound hardware
- Hard drives, SSDs and storage media physically destroyed for client security
- Intake, chain-of-custody, destruction and responsible disposition documentation
- Usable equipment is refurbished with new sealed drives for social impact instead of resale
For people and organizations with limited access
- Local or international nonprofits, schools and academies
- Religious organizations, charities and community programs
- Low-income families, students and job-search support programs
Common accepted equipment
Computers, servers, laptops and IT hardware
Silicon Rescue collects desktops, laptops, workstations, servers, peripherals, networking equipment and useful components. Data drives and storage media are physically destroyed for client security, with documentation available for the contributor. Functional hardware is refurbished with new sealed drives for placement or loan to organizations and individuals that cannot easily afford technology.
Next step
Turn replaced or unused hardware into useful technology for someone else.
Send your equipment list or photos. We will respond with guidance on documentation, data drive destruction, refurbishment, community placement and recycling options.