E-Waste & Electronics Removal in Parma Heights, OH
E-waste and electronics removal in Parma Heights, OH. Responsibly recycled. Call (216) 673-0678.
Old Electronics Don't Belong on the Curb
Two things make e-waste removal different from regular junk hauling in Ohio. First, Ohio bans CRT televisions and computer monitors from landfill disposal — meaning that 1998 27-inch TV in your basement can't legally go out with the curbside trash, even if your hauler would take it. Second, electronics contain materials that have actual recycling value (gold, copper, aluminum, rare earth elements) and other materials that need careful handling (lead in CRT glass, mercury in some LCD backlights, batteries in laptops and tablets).
Most Parma Heights residents have accumulated some version of this over the years. A CRT TV that survived three living-room redesigns and ended up in the basement family room. A box of old laptops from the kids' college years. The desktop tower from 2009 that still has family photos on the hard drive. A printer that died in 2018 but is too heavy to carry to the trash. Cables — always more cables than seems possible.
We take it all. We route it to certified e-waste recyclers that participate in either R2 (Responsible Recycling) or e-Stewards certification programs — meaning your old electronics get processed in audited facilities that meet environmental and worker-safety standards, not exported to overseas dumping grounds. The valuable materials get recovered for reuse; the hazardous components get neutralized; almost nothing ends up in landfill.
For devices with hard drives (desktops, laptops, servers, some printers), we discuss data-security options during the quote. The simplest path: remove your hard drive before pickup and dispose of it separately (drilling through the platters with a regular drill renders it unreadable). The other path: send the device through to the certified recycler, where the data-destruction step is part of their R2/e-Stewards-compliant process. We'll talk through which option fits your sensitivity level during the call.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to dispose of an old CRT TV in Parma Heights?
A small CRT TV (up to 27") is $35, plus our base service fee — about $149 total if it's the only item. Larger CRT TVs (32"+) are $50. Ohio bans CRT TVs from landfill disposal, so curbside trash isn't an option — even if your hauler would take it, the disposal facility would reject it.
Do you offer data destruction for old computers?
Yes — we discuss data-security options during the quote. The most cost-effective path: you remove your own hard drive before pickup (a regular drill through the platters renders it unreadable). Alternative: we remove the drive at pickup and hand it to you. Most ironclad: send the device through to our R2 or e-Stewards-certified recycler, where data destruction is part of their audited process. Choose based on your data sensitivity.
What's the difference between R2 and e-Stewards certification?
Both are third-party audits that certify e-waste recyclers meet environmental and worker-safety standards. R2 (Responsible Recycling) is industry-led; e-Stewards is more stringent on prohibiting export to non-developed countries. Both are far better than uncertified recyclers that may export e-waste overseas for hazardous informal processing. We route through facilities with one or both certifications.
Can I include a CRT TV in a larger junk removal job, or does it need a separate pickup?
Yes, include it in any larger job — basement cleanout, furniture removal, estate cleanout, etc. CRT TVs get the proper Ohio-landfill-ban-compliant routing regardless of which job they came in on. The CRT TV pricing applies as a line item.
How quickly can you come?
Same-day pickup is often available for small e-waste jobs called in before 10 AM. Larger jobs (office IT refresh, decade-of-accumulation basement) typically schedule 1-3 days out.
Do you handle lithium-ion batteries from old laptops or e-bikes?
We handle laptops and devices with standard lithium batteries as part of regular e-waste pickup. Puffy, swollen, leaking, or fire-damaged batteries require hazmat service for safety — we don't transport those due to fire risk. If unsure, mention it during the call.
Can you do a small office IT refresh in Parma Heights?
Yes — we work with small offices on IT refresh jobs (computer, monitor, printer, and server retirement). We can quote per-item or by load. For sensitive data environments, certified data destruction protocols available. See our Office & Commercial Moving service for office relocations that involve IT equipment.
What about old gaming consoles?
Yes — Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo (all generations) are standard e-waste at $20 each. The systems and accessories go to certified recyclers. If you have working consoles that you'd like donated rather than recycled, we'll route those to donation partners where condition allows.
Call us: (216) 673-0678 — Available Mon–Sat 8am–8pm