Security Cameras
Analog, IP, indoor, outdoor, dome and bullet cameras.
SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT RECYCLING
Recycle Security Cameras and Surveillance Equipment
LAeCycle helps businesses, property managers and organizations recycle retired security cameras, DVRs, NVRs, access-control electronics and related surveillance technology.
Secure data handling is available for recording equipment and storage drives containing surveillance footage.
ACCEPTED EQUIPMENT
Security and Surveillance Equipment We Process
DVR Systems
Digital video recorders and related surveillance storage equipment.
NVR Systems
Network video recorders and IP-camera recording systems.
Access-Control Electronics
Electronic access controllers, card readers and related control equipment.
Video Monitors
Surveillance displays, control-room monitors and viewing equipment.
Network and Power Equipment
PoE switches, network equipment, power supplies, adapters and eligible backup-power units.
RECORDED VIDEO AND SYSTEM DATA
Protect Surveillance Footage and System Information
DVRs, NVRs and surveillance servers may contain recorded video, user accounts, network settings, access logs and other sensitive information.
If you need to protect recorded footage or system data:
- Export footage that must be retained.
- Remove administrator and cloud-service accounts.
- Remove system credentials and network configurations.
- Identify all internal hard drives and SSDs.
- Request secure sanitization or physical destruction when required.
RECYCLING OPTIONS
Drop-Off and Business Pickup Options
Standard Drop-Off
Security cameras, recording systems and related electronics may be dropped off at either LAeCycle location during regular operating hours.
Find a Drop-Off LocationBusiness Pickup
LAeCycle supports surveillance upgrades, building renovations, property transitions and multi-site equipment replacement.
Security equipment does not count toward the 10-device free-pickup minimum. It may be included with a qualifying load of at least 10 combined desktops, laptops, servers or computer monitors.
Request Business PickupYOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Security Camera Recycling Questions
Do you recycle security cameras?
Yes. LAeCycle accepts analog, IP, dome, bullet, indoor and outdoor security cameras with related electronic equipment.
Do you recycle DVR and NVR systems?
Yes. DVRs, NVRs and surveillance servers are accepted. Tell us when internal storage devices contain footage requiring secure destruction.
Can you destroy surveillance hard drives?
Yes. Secure sanitization and physical destruction are available for eligible DVR, NVR and server hard drives. Documentation is available when included in the service scope.
Can you remove installed security cameras?
Installed-equipment removal is not automatically included. Cameras and wiring should be safely disconnected and accessible unless removal work has been reviewed and approved in advance.
Does security equipment qualify for free pickup?
Security equipment may be included with a qualifying collection but does not count toward the 10-device minimum.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Plan Your Surveillance Equipment Recycling Project
Drop off your surveillance equipment or request business pickup with your approximate quantity and location. Data destruction is available when requested.