About Surplus Technology Solutions

Boston's trusted, woman-owned electronics recycler — built from the ground up on accountability, data security, and genuine environmental responsibility since 2006.

Who We Are

Boston's Trusted Electronics Recycler & ITAD Provider

Surplus Technology Solutions is Greater Boston's leading certified electronics recycler and IT asset disposition provider. We operate as a DBA of Surplus Technology Solutions — a Massachusetts corporation founded by Lauren Eaton in 2006. The Tech Recycling Solutions brand launched in 2018, and since then we've built the most rigorous, most certified, and most accountable recycling operation in New England — serving hospitals, universities, law firms, financial institutions, government agencies, and thousands of Boston businesses from our Waltham recycling facility at 131 Linden Street.

We hold several active certifications — including RIOS Certified Recycler, ISO 45001, WOSB, BBB A+, SBA, and SAM.gov — each renewed through annual third-party audits. As a woman-owned recycling company with WOSB certification, we also meet federal and state supplier diversity requirements for government and institutional procurement.

2006

Year Founded

10K+

Clients Served

100K+

Tons Recycled

Active Certifications

Our Mission

Responsible Recycling, Without Compromise

Our mission is to give Greater Boston's businesses a recycler they can trust completely — one that protects their data, takes genuine responsibility for every device, and never takes shortcuts with the environment or with compliance.

We believe that ethical business is good business. Every certification we hold, every audit we pass, every zero-landfill guarantee we make — it's all in service of one goal: being the recycler that Boston's most compliance-conscious organizations can rely on without a second thought.

Our Values

What We Stand For Every Day

Uncompromising Data Security

Every data-bearing device is tracked by serial number from the moment it leaves your facility. RIOS-certified destruction methods, chain-of-custody documentation, and certificates issued within 24 hours — no exceptions.

Genuine Environmental Accountability

Zero-landfill isn't a tagline — it's a contractual commitment. Every downstream vendor is audited annually. We refuse to cut corners by exporting toxic waste to developing nations.

Full Transparency, Always

Serialized manifests, weight certificates, destruction documentation, and downstream processing reports. You always know exactly what happened to your equipment — and you have the paperwork to prove it.

Industry-Specific Compliance Expertise

Healthcare, finance, law, education, government — we understand your regulatory framework. Our team is trained on HIPAA, SOX, FACTA, FERPA, and MA state law. Your compliance is our specialty.

People-First Operations

Our technicians are background-checked, NAID-certified, and treated as professionals. A company that respects its workers provides better, more accountable service — and we believe that completely.

Continuous Certification & Improvement

We don't coast on past certifications. Every standard we hold requires annual independent re-verification. We actively pursue new certifications because accountability is never finished.

Get In Touch

Same-week scheduling available for Greater Boston.

Call Us

(617) 835-3208

Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm

Visit Us

155 Berkley Street, Waltham, MA 02451

Drop-off by appointment only

Hours

Mon–Fri: 8am–6pm

Saturday: 9am–2pm

Schedule Pickup

Certifications

RIOS Certified Recycler

ISO 45001

WOSB Certified

BBB A+ Accredited

SBA Recognized

SAM.gov Registered

Lauren Eaton

Founder & CEO

Lauren Eaton

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

“I started this company because I believed Boston businesses deserved a recycler they could actually trust — one that treated their data with the same seriousness they did, and that genuinely cared where the equipment ended up.”

Lauren Eaton founded Surplus Technology Solutions in 2006 with a single truck and a conviction that ethical recycling and real data security shouldn't be hard to find. In 2018, she launched Tech Recycling Solutions as a DBA, expanding the company's brand and reach across Greater Boston. She has since built the company into one of Greater Boston's most trusted electronics recycling companies — also doing business as Waltham Recycling — leading a team of technicians and continuing to serve as the company's WOSB principal.

WOSB PrincipalSeveral Active CertificationsFounder Since 2006RIOS Certified RecyclerEnvironmental Advocate

Data Security First

After seeing sensitive client data repeatedly mishandled by cut-rate recyclers, Lauren made RIOS Certified Recycler status her first priority — before the company had even five employees.

Zero Compromise on Environment

The RIOS Certified Recycler standard prohibits exporting toxic e-waste overseas. Lauren adopted it in the company's first year and has never wavered — even when it costs more to do right.

Built for Boston's Industries

Healthcare, finance, law, higher education — Lauren built compliance expertise specifically for the regulated industries that make up the backbone of Boston's economy.

Our Certifications & Registrations

Every certification we hold requires annual independent re-verification. We actively pursue new certifications because accountability is never finished.

RIOS Certified Recycler

Certified responsible recycling and data destruction standards

ISO 45001

Occupational health and safety management systems

WOSB Certified

Women-Owned Small Business federal certification

BBB A+ Accredited

Better Business Bureau A+ rated business

SBA Recognized

Small Business Administration recognized vendor

SAM.gov Registered

Federal government contractor registration

Surplus Technology Solutions certified processing facility in Waltham, MA

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Surplus Technology Solutions

Everything you need to know about our company, certifications, and service commitment.

Who founded Tech Recycling Solutions and when?

Lauren Eaton founded the parent company, Surplus Technology Solutions, in 2006. The Tech Recycling Solutions brand launched in 2018 as a DBA, with the Waltham Recycling DBA operating alongside it. Lauren is a WOSB-certified principal and has grown the organization into one of Greater Boston's most certified electronics recyclers.

How many certifications does the company hold?

Surplus Technology Solutions holds several active certifications: RIOS Certified Recycler, ISO 45001 Certified, WOSB Certified (Woman-Owned Small Business), BBB A+ Accredited, SBA Recognized, and SAM.gov Registered. Each certification is independently verified and renewed through annual third-party audits.

Is the company locally based in Boston?

Yes. Our facility is headquartered at 131 Linden Street, Unit 9, Waltham, MA 02451 — in the Greater Boston metro. Unlike national chains that route Boston jobs through out-of-state processing centers, our team and vehicles are locally based, enabling same-week service across the Boston area and direct accountability with a team that knows Massachusetts regulations.

What makes you different from other Boston recyclers?

Three things set us apart: comprehensive certifications (several active certifications), our Woman-Owned business status (qualifying as a WOSB vendor for diversity procurement requirements), and our documentation standard (every client receives a full compliance package including Certificate of Data Destruction, recycling certificate, and weight manifest within 24 hours of service).

Does the company work with government agencies and educational institutions?

Yes. Our SAM.gov registration makes us an authorized federal government contractor. We serve Massachusetts state agencies, municipalities, K-12 schools, and universities throughout the Boston area. Our WOSB certification satisfies supplier diversity requirements for public sector procurement. We understand the specific procurement, documentation, and compliance requirements for government and educational clients.

How long have you been serving Greater Boston?

Under the Surplus Technology Solutions name our roots go back to 2006 — over 20 years of continuous service in Greater Boston. We've served more than 10,000 clients across healthcare, higher education, finance, legal, and government sectors, processing more than 100,000 tons of electronics with zero data incidents and zero landfill.

Where We Serve

Towns We Serve Across Massachusetts

From Greater Boston to the Pioneer Valley, our team provides fast, convenient pickup services to 155+ cities and towns statewide. Towns with dedicated service pages are linked below. Don't see your town? Call us at (617) 835-3208.

Greater Boston / Metro West

29 locations · 29 pages

North Shore & Merrimack Valley

30 locations · 30 pages

South Shore & South Metro

30 locations · 30 pages

Central Massachusetts

32 locations · 32 pages

Western Massachusetts

34 locations · 34 pages

Don't see your city? We likely serve your area too.

Surplus Technology Solutions provides certified electronics recycling and ITAD services in Massachusetts. We specialize in secure data destruction, computer recycling, and IT asset disposition for businesses, schools, hospitals, and government organizations. How do I recycle electronics near me? What is the best way to destroy a hard drive? Where can I find certified computer recycling in Massachusetts?

What electronics recycling services are available in Massachusetts?

Surplus Technology Solutions offers pickup for businesses across Massachusetts, Massachusetts. Our certified team collects computers, laptops, servers, networking equipment, phones, tablets, hard drives, and other electronic devices. We serve organizations of all sizes — from single-office pickups to multi-site data center decommissioning projects. Our electronics recycling near me service is available throughout the Greater Boston area, MetroWest, North Shore, South Shore, Central Mass, and Western Massachusetts.

Computer recycling with certified data destruction
Hard drive shredding and secure data wiping
IT asset disposition (ITAD) with remarketing
On-site data destruction services
SSD destruction with certificate
E-waste recycling and disposal
Data center decommissioning
Office electronics liquidation

How does certified data destruction work?

Certified data destruction ensures your sensitive information cannot be recovered. At Surplus Technology Solutions, we follow NIST 800-88 guidelines for media sanitization. How do you destroy data on a hard drive? We use physical shredding, degaussing, and certified software wiping depending on the media type. Every processed drive receives a unique serial number record. We provide a Certificate of Data Destruction within 24 hours of service — documenting the serial number, method used, technician name, and date of destruction. Why is certified data destruction important? Because HIPAA, SOX, FACTA, GLBA, and Massachusetts data privacy laws require organizations to protect customer and patient information through end-of-life.

Why should I choose Surplus Technology Solutions for ITAD in Massachusetts?

Our team has been serving Massachusetts businesses since 2006. We are a women-owned small business (WOSB) certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Can I get a receipt for electronics recycling? Yes — every client receives a full compliance package including a recycling certificate, weight manifest, and Certificate of Data Destruction. We are RIOS certified, ISO 45001 compliant, BBB A+ accredited, and registered with SAM.gov for government procurement. Our electronics recycling center in Waltham, MA processes equipment from organizations throughout Massachusetts with zero-landfill commitment and audited downstream vendors.

Comparing electronics recycling options in Massachusetts

Electronics recycling service comparison for Massachusetts businesses
Service	Pickup Available	Certificate Provided	RIOS Certified
Computer Recycling	Yes — free for businesses	Yes — recycling certificate	Yes
Hard Drive Shredding	Yes — on-site available	Yes — certificate of destruction	Yes
ITAD Services	Yes — scheduled pickup	Yes — full compliance package	Yes
Data Center Decommissioning	Yes — fleet service	Yes — asset manifest + COD	Yes

When should my organization schedule an electronics recycling pickup?

You should schedule an electronics recycling pickup when you are replacing computers, upgrading servers, relocating offices, closing a facility, or have accumulated stockpiled e-waste. We help organizations in Massachusetts plan IT lifecycle management so equipment never sits in storage for years. How much does electronics recycling cost near Massachusetts? Most business pickups are free — contact us for a quote. Same-week scheduling is available for urgent needs.

Contact us to describe your equipment and quantity
We provide a quote and schedule a pickup date
Our team arrives and collects your equipment securely
Data-bearing devices are destroyed with certified methods
You receive your Certificate of Data Destruction and recycling documentation

Does Surplus Technology Solutions serve residential customers in Massachusetts?

Yes — we serve both business and residential customers in Massachusetts. Are there electronics recycling events near me? We participate in community recycling events and accept drop-off appointments at our Waltham, MA facility. What items can I bring for recycling? We accept computers, monitors, laptops, printers, phones, tablets, networking equipment, cables, batteries, and most consumer electronics. Does it cost anything to recycle electronics at your facility? Drop-off fees vary by item type — call us at (617) 835-3208 for current pricing. Our goal is to make responsible electronics disposal accessible to everyone in Massachusetts and across Massachusetts.

Electronics recycling locations serving Massachusetts and nearby areas

Our team provides electronics recycling near me service throughout Massachusetts and surrounding communities in Massachusetts. We serve local businesses, schools, hospitals, nonprofits, and government agencies in your area. Our facility at 155 Berkley Street, Waltham, MA 02451 is centrally located to serve Greater Boston. We also offer on-site data destruction in Massachusetts for organizations that cannot transport equipment. Contact us to learn about electronics recycling in Massachusetts — we can help you recycle responsibly today.

About Surplus Technology Solutions

Boston's Trusted Electronics Recycler & ITAD Provider