Surplus Technology Solutions

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Computer Recycling, Data Destruction & ITAD Services — Massachusetts

Below are answers to the most common questions we receive about our computer recycling, certified data destruction, and IT asset disposition services in Massachusetts. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact our team — we're happy to help.

Surplus Technology Solutions provides complete electronics recycling Massachusetts services, including computer recycling Massachusetts, e waste recycling, bulk electronics recycling, and corporate electronics recycling. We support businesses, healthcare facilities, schools, and government agencies with secure, compliant, and environmentally responsible electronic recycling solutions across the state, including Boston and Waltham, MA.

We deliver certified data destruction through both onsite data destruction services and offsite processing. Our data destruction services include hard drive shredding and certified data wiping, meeting HIPAA compliant data destruction requirements. Clients receive full documentation, making our process ideal for enterprise IT asset disposition, data center decommissioning, and regulated industries.

Yes. We are a certified ITAD provider and electronics recycling company. As a trusted IT asset disposition company, we offer fully documented IT asset disposition Massachusetts and ITAD services Boston, ensuring compliance with EPA regulations and industry best practices for secure e cycle Boston and beyond.

Absolutely. We specialize in computer recycling Boston, computer disposal Boston, and Boston computer recycling, as well as computer recycling Waltham, MA and IT recycling Waltham, MA. Our tech recycling solutions include pickup, tracking, certified processing, and responsible reuse or recycling through approved channels.

We support business computer recycling, corporate electronics recycling, healthcare, education, government, and commercial facilities. Whether you need an IT recycling company for ongoing services or an e waste recycling company for one-time projects, we provide scalable electronic recycling solutions and e recycling solutions tailored to your operational needs.

With over 20 years in business, Surplus Technology Solutions has built a reputation as one of Massachusetts' most trusted ITAD and electronics recycling partners. Two decades of hands-on experience means we've seen every type of IT disposition scenario — from single-office cleanouts to multi-site data center decommissioning — and we bring that institutional knowledge to every project. Our longevity speaks to the reliability, security, and compliance standards we've maintained year after year, earning repeat business from healthcare networks, universities, financial institutions, and government agencies across the region. When you partner with STS electronics recycling and STS data destruction, you're choosing a company with a proven 20-year track record of protecting client data, maximizing asset value recovery, and delivering environmentally responsible recycling outcomes.

Yes. We offer scheduled pickup services for businesses across Massachusetts, including Boston, Waltham, and surrounding areas. Simply contact us to arrange a convenient pickup time for your electronics, computers, hard drives, and other IT equipment.

After collection, all equipment is audited and inventoried. Functional assets are evaluated for reuse or remarketing through our ITAD program. Non-functional or end-of-life equipment is dismantled and processed through certified downstream recyclers to ensure environmentally responsible material recovery. All data-bearing devices undergo certified data destruction before any further processing.

Yes. We provide a Certificate of Data Destruction for every drive processed. This certificate documents the serial number, destruction method, date, and technician, giving you auditable proof of compliance for HIPAA, SOX, GLBA, and other regulatory requirements.

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Serving Boston, Waltham, and all of Massachusetts

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
ServicePickup AvailableCertificate ProvidedRIOS Certified
Computer RecyclingYes — free for businessesYes — recycling certificateYes
Hard Drive ShreddingYes — on-site availableYes — certificate of destructionYes
ITAD ServicesYes — scheduled pickupYes — full compliance packageYes
Data Center DecommissioningYes — fleet serviceYes — asset manifest + CODYes

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.

  1. Contact us to describe your equipment and quantity
  2. We provide a quote and schedule a pickup date
  3. Our team arrives and collects your equipment securely
  4. Data-bearing devices are destroyed with certified methods
  5. 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.

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Surplus Technology Solutions is Boston's trusted, certified electronics recycler and ITAD provider. Serving Massachusetts and all of Massachusetts since 2006. RIOS Certified, ISO 45001, WOSB Certified, BBB A+, SAM.gov Registered. Our electronics recycling center serves local businesses, schools, hospitals, and government agencies across Massachusetts. We offer pickup, certified data destruction, ITAD services, and full compliance documentation. Call us at (617) 835-3208 or contact us online to schedule electronics recycling near you inMassachusetts, Massachusetts.

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(617) 835-3208
Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm
155 Berkley Street, Waltham, MA 02451
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