Electronics recycling can be a bit confusing as it is a relatively new issue we face. Just doing a quick search brings up a lot of results and most companies seem to be doing the same thing. So which one do you use? Since we have been open, we have received many questions about what we do and how we do it. Listed below are some of the questions we get the most. We do things a little different than most of our competitors and we hope you see why.
There is no charge for our services. We cannot send a truck out for single items like printers, TV’s, phones, etc. We may not charge for our services, but there is a cost on our end. We have to set a minimum for a pickup at more than one item.
There is no charge. I have heard some companies charge up to $15 per drive. That’s ridiculous! We can come to you and shred them on site, or shred them at our warehouse at no charge.
Yes, we do. We can provide serialized certificates of destruction on or off-site. We also provide video documentation upon request. 100% of the hard drives we receive get shredded. Need asset tracking, we can do that too!
Whether we pick your material up or if you drop it off, we follow a policy of total data destruction. While some companies offer some money for your material, they want to wipe your hard drive or sell it whole unprocessed for recycling or reuse, which may put your data at risk. They also charge a fee for other services or less desirable material. Wiping a hard drive does not offer you a tangible result that your data has been destroyed. We shred your drive, all of them in fact. If you want to hold it in your hand when we are finished, you can. Our methods of destruction exceed most data destruction standards and is a far superior option than having your drive wiped and/or reused. In essence, other companies are paying you for less secure data security or charging you for the same or lesser destructive process we offer at no charge.
You certainly can. We are open from 8am – 5pm M-F and 8am – 12pm Saturday. Feel free to stop by, check out our facility and let us show you our process. We are located at 7018 A.C. Skinner Parkway, Suite 200, Jacksonville, FL 32256
The first step in our process is the physical destruction of all data-bearing devices, ensuring your sensitive information is permanently destroyed.
After data destruction, most electronics are dismantled into core components for responsible recycling. Some non-data-bearing equipment or components may be evaluated, tested, and recovered for reuse or resale when appropriate. This may include the sale of parts, bare-bones systems, or fully tested working devices.
Certain items may remain intact and be further processed by certified downstream partners. Once sufficient material is accumulated, all processed material is shipped to responsible, licensed downstream facilities.
Ultimately, your material is either securely destroyed, recovered for reuse, or responsibly recycled, keeping electronics out of landfills and supporting a circular economy.
We generate revenue through the responsible recovery of value from the electronics we recycle.
Many electronic components—such as circuit boards, metals, and other internal parts—contain recoverable materials that have market value. The type and grade of each component determines that value. Even after hard drives are physically destroyed, the shredded metal and internal materials can still be responsibly recycled and recovered.
During our process, equipment is dismantled and sorted into specific material streams. These materials are then sold to licensed downstream partners who specialize in large-scale recovery and refining. In some cases, certain components may be recovered for reuse, while others are refined into raw materials that re-enter the manufacturing supply chain.
This model allows us to offer our pickup and recycling services at no cost—while still ensuring your material is handled securely, responsibly, and in a way that supports a circular economy.
Some companies pay for old computers because their primary business model is refurbishment and resale. In those cases, the value they offer is tied to being able to reuse the equipment with minimal processing.
In many of these models, data security is handled through software wiping so the device can be resold with a new operating system. While secure wiping can be effective when done correctly, it relies heavily on strict procedures and trust that every device is handled properly before resale.
At Sensible Recycling, we take a different approach. All data-bearing devices are physically destroyed through shredding in accordance with NIST 800-88 standards. This provides a tangible, verifiable form of data destruction—once your hard drive is shredded, you can be confident your data can never be recovered.
We also accept items many refurbishers do not—such as printers, monitors, keyboards, mice, and other electronic devices—at no charge. These items may not have resale value, but they still require responsible recycling.
Most companies that focus on refurbishment will not pay for older or low-value electronics and may charge pickup or processing fees. Some will only select items they can resell and leave you responsible for the rest.
Our model is different. We process all of your electronics responsibly, whether they are recovered for reuse, recycled for materials, or securely destroyed—without cherry-picking or hidden fees. This ensures your material is handled ethically, securely, and in line with our no-landfill, reuse-first mission.
