Desktop Computers
Tower computers, small-form-factor PCs, mini PCs and office desktops.
Explore Desktop Computer RecyclingCOMPUTER RECYCLING IN LOS ANGELES
Recycle Old and Unwanted Computers
Bring unwanted computers to LAeCycle for convenient electronics recycling in Los Angeles. We accept desktops, laptops, all-in-one computers, workstations, mini PCs, Chromebooks and related computer equipment from residents and businesses.
Standard computer drop-off is free during regular business hours. No appointment is required.
COMPUTERS WE ACCEPT
Computers We Accept for Recycling
Computers are accepted whether they are working, outdated, damaged or missing components. Explore Cell Phone Recycling for phones and mobile devices. For office printers, explore Printer Recycling.
Laptop Computers
Windows laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks and mobile workstations.
Explore Laptop RecyclingAll-in-One Computers
Computers with the system and display built into one unit.
Workstations
Professional engineering, design, media and business workstations.
Servers and Thin Clients
Small servers, rack-mounted systems, blade systems and thin-client computers.
Explore Server RecyclingComputer Components
Motherboards, processors, memory, graphics cards, power supplies and internal components.
Learn About Hard Drive RecyclingHOMES AND BUSINESSES
Computer Recycling for Residents and Organizations
Residential Computer Recycling
Residents can drop off accepted computers for free at our West Los Angeles or Canoga Park locations. No appointment is needed during regular business hours.
View Residential RecyclingBusiness Computer Recycling
LAeCycle helps offices and organizations remove computers during technology refreshes, relocations, closures and equipment cleanouts.
Free pickup may be available when the load includes at least 10 combined desktop computers, laptops, servers or computer monitors. Once the minimum is met, additional accepted electronics may be included.
Data destruction, special labor, difficult-access locations and other requested services may be quoted separately.
Request Business PickupDATA PROTECTION
Protect the Information Stored on Your Computer
Computers may contain personal records, business documents, saved passwords and other sensitive information. Back up anything you need, sign out of connected accounts and release organizational enrollment when possible.
Secure data sanitization and physical storage-device destruction are available as separate services. Standard computer recycling does not automatically include data destruction.
For marketable enterprise inventories, explore ITAD equipment evaluation.
Data destruction is $15 per device or storage drive, or $12 each for 10 or more.
PROCESS
How Computer Recycling Works
Choose Drop-Off or Pickup
Visit one of our recycling locations or request service for a qualifying business load.
Prepare Your Computers
Back up needed information, sign out of accounts and release managed devices when possible.
Confirm Additional Services
Request data destruction, serialized reporting or ITAD services before the equipment is processed.
Equipment Processing
Your computers are received and directed through the confirmed recycling, data-destruction or ITAD process.
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Computer Recycling Questions
Is computer recycling free?
Standard computer drop-off is free at our West Los Angeles and Canoga Park locations. Business pickup may also be free when the load includes at least 10 combined desktop computers, laptops, servers or computer monitors. Additional services and special-access requirements may be quoted separately.
Do you accept broken computers?
Yes. Working, outdated, incomplete and non-working computers are accepted for recycling.
Is information automatically erased from every computer?
No. Standard computer recycling does not automatically include data sanitization or physical destruction. If the computer contains sensitive information, request data destruction before processing. Secure sanitization, physical destruction and Certificates of Data Destruction are available as separate services.
Can businesses recycle computers in bulk?
Yes. LAeCycle supports office cleanouts, technology refreshes and larger computer-recycling projects throughout Los Angeles.
Can monitors and printers be included?
Yes. Accepted monitors, printers, networking equipment, cables and other electronics may be included with a computer-recycling project.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Ready to Recycle Your Computers?
Drop off unwanted computers at either LAeCycle location or request pickup for a business computer-recycling project.