Rochester, NY

Trusted by Rochester, NY Organizations for Over 30 Years of Certified Electronics Recycling and Data Destruction

Rochester sits at the intersection of legacy industry and modern technology. Home to the remnants of Kodak’s global headquarters, a growing cluster of optics and photonics companies, major healthcare systems like Rochester Regional Health and UR Medicine, and institutions such as the University of Rochester and RIT, Monroe County generates a consistent and substantial volume of end-of-life electronics. Managing that equipment responsibly isn’t a box-checking exercise. It’s a legal requirement, a data security obligation, and a reflection of how seriously your organization takes its responsibilities.

EWASTE+ has been the trusted electronics recycling and IT asset disposition partner for organizations across New York State for over 30 years. Our Westchester facility serves Rochester and the surrounding region, supported by our own in-house fleet of drivers and a dedicated logistics team. When we schedule a pickup, we show up, no brokers, no subcontractors, no surprises.

Whether you manage a single office or multiple Rochester-area locations, whether you have one skid of obsolete laptops or a full data center to decommission, EWASTE+ handles it all under one roof, with one dedicated account manager, and full documentation from the moment we arrive to the moment your Certificate of Data Destruction is in your hands.

Electronics Recycling

New York State’s Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act prohibits the disposal of electronics in the municipal waste stream, and for Rochester businesses, compliance requires a certified, documented recycling process. EWASTE+ is R2v3-certified across all five appendices, meaning every category of equipment we handle, from decommissioned servers and networking gear to laptops, desktops, monitors, medical electronics, and telecom equipment, is processed to the highest environmental and data security standards in the industry.

What we accept from Rochester businesses:

• Desktop and laptop computers
• Servers, storage arrays, and networking equipment
• Monitors, displays, and peripherals
• Printers, copiers, and fax machines
• Tablets, mobile devices, and accessories
• Data center equipment and UPS systems
• Medical and laboratory electronics
• Telecom equipment and circuit boards
• Universal waste: batteries and fluorescent bulbs

For Rochester organizations managing ongoing IT refreshes, EWASTE+ offers secure bin and tote rental programs, a practical solution for offices that need a continuous, compliant pathway for retiring equipment as it comes off lease or reaches end of life.

Certified Data Destruction

For Rochester’s healthcare networks, financial institutions, law firms, and university systems, data security carries real legal weight. New York’s SHIELD Act requires any business that owns or licenses private information on New York residents to implement a documented data destruction policy, and auditors, regulators, and clients are increasingly demanding proof that it’s being followed.

EWASTE+ is NAID AAA Certified, the gold standard in the data destruction industry, for both plant-based and mobile (onsite) destruction. Our certification covers physical destruction and data sanitization, and is maintained through unannounced third-party audits. Every member of our team is background-checked and drug-screened. Our facilities are under 90-day video surveillance with alarmed, access-controlled entry.

Data destruction options for Rochester clients:

• Onsite mobile shredding: Our shredder comes to your Rochester location; witness the destruction in real time
• Plant-based destruction: Secure chain-of-custody pickup and processing at our certified facility
• Hard drive degaussing for magnetic media
• SSD and flash media destruction
• Full serialized inventory reporting and Certificate of Data Destruction issued upon completion
• Downstream Data Coverage Insurance (Lloyd’s of London-backed, exclusive to NAID-certified providers)

EWASTE+ is also a registered NYS Document Destruction Contractor, a designation required for organizations doing business with New York State government agencies. If your Rochester operation serves state or municipal clients, we have the credentials to match.

Value Recovery & IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)

Retiring IT equipment doesn’t have to be a write-off. EWASTE+ is the largest certified ITAD provider in the region, and our remarketing network is built to recover as much residual value as possible from your end-of-life assets, helping to offset the costs of recycling, logistics, and data destruction while keeping every device in full compliance.

Our ITAD program for Rochester organizations includes:

• Full asset inventory and serial number tracking from pickup through final disposition
• Remarketing and resale of eligible equipment through our certified downstream network
• Value recovery reporting: Understand exactly what your retired assets returned
• Online client portal for real-time reporting and audit-ready documentation
• Flexible scheduling: one-time pickups, recurring programs, or full data center decommissioning
• ESG reporting: Hard numbers on CO2 diverted, landfill avoided, and materials recovered
• Many of our Rochester clients use EWASTE+’s ESG reports to support internal sustainability initiatives, annual reports, and vendor due diligence disclosures. We give you the data to take credit for what you’re doing right.

NY SHIELD Act Compliance for Rochester Businesses

New York’s Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act expanded the state’s existing data breach notification laws and added a specific requirement: any business holding private information on New York residents must implement, and document, a data disposal program that ensures that information is destroyed or erased so it cannot reasonably be read or reconstructed.

For Rochester organizations in healthcare, higher education, financial services, and legal, this is not a distant regulatory concern. Auditors, counterparties, and state agencies are actively asking for documentation. EWASTE+’s certified data destruction process, chain-of-custody reporting, and Certificates of Destruction are built to satisfy SHIELD Act obligations and hold up under scrutiny.

The decisions you make about equipment disposal today directly shape your legal exposure if a breach occurs down the road. EWASTE+ is not just a recycler, we are your data security partner and your compliance backstop.

Why Rochester Organizations Choose EWASTE+

There is no shortage of electronics recyclers in New York State. Rochester businesses consistently tell us they chose EWASTE+, and have kept working with us, because of the reliability, documentation, and accountability we deliver long after the initial engagement.

No Minimums. Ever.

Whether you have a single pallet of aging workstations or multiple trailer loads from a full facility decommission, EWASTE+ will handle the pickup. We don’t turn away small jobs, and we don’t upcharge large ones. Every client gets the same certified process and the same level of service.

Our Trucks. Our Drivers. Our Schedule.

EWASTE+ operates its own in-house fleet. We do not broker your pickup to a third party. When we confirm a pickup window, we show up, which matters for Rochester logistics coordinators managing loading dock access, facility security, and equipment staging.

A Single Point of Contact for Everything

Every EWASTE+ client has a dedicated account manager who handles scheduling, compliance questions, documentation, regulatory guidance, and reporting. You will never be passed around a call center or left waiting for a callback.

Decades of Experience

EWASTE+ has been operating since 1995, well before electronics recycling was a regulated industry. We have navigated every major regulatory shift, technology cycle, and compliance challenge this field has produced, and we’ve built our processes to reflect that experience.

A Complete Certification Stack

R2v3 (all five Appendices), RIOS™, NAID AAA (plant-based and mobile), NYS Document Destruction Contractor, and Part 364 Universal Waste Hauler. These certifications are not marketing language. They are the result of consistent, unannounced third-party audits and independent verification.

Value Over Price

EWASTE+ isn’t built around being the cheapest option in the market. Our value comes from showing up when we say we will, providing documentation that holds up in an audit, and being the kind of partner you can call with a compliance question, not just a vendor you contact when you have a pallet to move.

Who We Serve in Rochester

EWASTE+ works with any Rochester-area organization that generates end-of-life IT equipment and has a responsibility to manage it securely and compliantly.

Our most common clients include:

• Healthcare systems and hospitals (UR Medicine, Rochester Regional Health, and others)
• Colleges and universities (University of Rochester, RIT, Monroe Community College, and others)
• Optics, photonics, and advanced manufacturing companies
• Law firms and professional services organizations
• Government agencies and Monroe County municipal offices
• Corporate offices and multi-site organizations undergoing IT refresh
• Financial institutions and insurance companies
• Call centers and data centers
• R&D facilities and technology companies

If your organization has 50 or more employees and regularly retires IT equipment, EWASTE+ can build a program around your schedule, your volume, and your compliance requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does EWASTE+ Pick Up in Rochester?

Yes. EWASTE+ services Rochester and the surrounding Monroe County area with our own in-house fleet. We coordinate with your facility’s loading dock requirements, security protocols, and scheduling needs. Contact us to arrange a pickup or discuss a recurring program.

How Does EWASTE+ Handle Certified Data Destruction in Rochester?

We offer two options: onsite mobile shredding, where our shredder comes directly to your Rochester location and you can witness the destruction firsthand; or plant-based destruction, where we securely transport your devices under chain-of-custody protocols to our certified facility. Either way, you receive a full serialized inventory report and a Certificate of Data Destruction upon completion.

What Is the NY SHIELD Act and How Does It Affect My Business?

The NY SHIELD Act requires any business holding private information on New York residents to implement documented data disposal procedures. For most Rochester businesses, particularly in healthcare, finance, and legal, this means having a certified destruction process and a paper trail to back it up. EWASTE+’s documentation is built to satisfy SHIELD Act requirements and withstand regulatory review.

Does EWASTE+ Have a Minimum Pickup Volume?

We work with organizations of all sizes, from single-skid pickups to full trailer loads. There is no minimum pallet requirement, and smaller-volume pickups receive the same certified process, secure handling, and documentation as larger projects.

Can EWASTE+ Handle a Full Data Center Decommission in Rochester?

Yes. We specialize in full data center and multi-floor office decommissions, including server and rack removal, asset inventorying, on-site data destruction, and environmentally compliant recycling or remarketing of all equipment. We manage logistics from start to finish, including coordination with facility management for after-hours or weekend access when needed.

What Certifications Does EWASTE+ Hold?

EWASTE+ holds R2v3 certification (all five Appendices, A–E), RIOS™, NAID AAA Certification for both plant-based and mobile destruction, NYS Document Destruction Contractor registration, and Part 364 Universal Waste Hauler certification from the NYS DEC. These certifications are independently audited and renewed on a regular basis.

Schedule a Pickup or Request a Quote in Rochester

Ready to get your Rochester electronics recycling or data destruction program in order? EWASTE+ makes it straightforward. Contact us to speak with a dedicated account manager, request a pickup, or discuss a customized ITAD program for your organization. There are no minimums, no brokers, and no runaround. Reach out today to have a direct conversation about how we can simplify your compliance obligations and protect your organization.