Electronics Recycling

The University of Akron recycles old personally-owned computing and electronics equipment. We accept computer components from any manufacturer. We partner with Central Stores to safely provide a comprehensive data destruction system guaranteed to comply with federal laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Free, secure service to recycle your old equipment
• Environmentally friendly alternative to putting items in landfill
• Recycling methods in compliance with health and safety laws
• Meets US Department of Defense and National Security Agency requirements for purging classified information
• Meets Federal Privacy Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and state legislation
• Convenient on-campus location
  • Drop off at Computer Center, 185 Carroll. St, Akron, Ohio 44325-3501

Requirements

• Once a computer is delivered for recycling, it cannot be returned to the owner. Participation in this program constitutes a relinquishment of all rights to the hardware and other computer materials delivered to be recycled.
• We recommend deleting information from your computer prior to recycling it. Remember to delete sensitive information, back-up necessary files, and remove all transportable media prior to delivery.