IT Recycling Services
Comprehensive IT Recycling Services for Canadian Businesses
Why IT Recycling is Crucial for Your Business
Data Security
When disposing of IT assets like hard drives, servers, and storage devices, your business risks exposing sensitive information if the data is not properly destroyed. Recycling with Maxicom ensures that all data is securely erased before recycling, protecting your business from potential data breaches and compliance violations under PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act).
Environmental Responsibility
E-waste contains harmful materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium, which can leak into the environment if not properly handled. By choosing Maxicom’s certified eco-friendly IT recycling, you are helping reduce the environmental impact of e-waste and contributing to a circular economy, where valuable components and materials are reused.
Compliance with Canadian Regulations
In Canada, businesses are required to follow strict regulations when disposing of electronic waste. Maxicom’s recycling services ensure your business remains compliant with Canadian environmental laws and provincial e-waste programs.
Asset Recovery
Recycling doesn't always mean disposal. Maxicom helps businesses recover value from their used equipment through our IT asset buyback program. We assess whether your equipment can be resold, refurbished, or repurposed, providing an additional revenue stream for your business.
Our IT Recycling Services
Certified Data Destruction
Before any IT equipment is recycled, Maxicom ensures that all data stored on your devices is securely erased. We provide data wiping, hard drive shredding, and media destruction services that comply with PIPEDA and industry standards. Once data destruction is complete, we provide a certificate of data destruction, ensuring regulatory compliance and peace of mind.
E-Waste Recycling
We offer certified e-waste recycling services that help businesses dispose of old or outdated IT equipment in an environmentally responsible manner. This includes recycling: Servers and data center equipment, Networking devices such as routers and switches, Laptops and desktops, Monitors and peripherals, Telecom equipment.
Asset Refurbishment and Repurposing
Not all IT equipment is at the end of its life cycle when it's time for an upgrade. Maxicom evaluates your IT assets for refurbishment or repurposing. By refurbishing functional equipment, we help businesses extend the lifecycle of their technology, contributing to sustainable business practices while offering cost savings.
Logistics and Collection Services
Maxicom simplifies the process of IT recycling by offering logistics and collection services. Whether you’re recycling equipment from a single office or multiple locations across Canada, our team ensures that your assets are safely transported to our certified recycling facilities. We also offer on-site collection services for large projects.
Certified E-Waste Reporting
After processing your equipment, Maxicom provides comprehensive e-waste reporting and certification. This documentation helps businesses maintain compliance with Canadian environmental regulations and can also be used for corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting.
Benefits of Maxicom's IT Recycling Services
Compliance with Canadian Environmental Laws
Maxicom follows all provincial and federal regulations for e-waste disposal, ensuring your business remains compliant with the strictest environmental standards. From Ontario Electronic Stewardship to British Columbia's Return-It Electronics, we comply with regional guidelines for e-waste recycling.
Data Security
Before recycling, we ensure that all sensitive data is destroyed, providing certification for compliance with PIPEDA and ensuring that your company is protected from data breaches.
Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Maxicom is committed to reducing the environmental impact of e-waste. By recycling IT assets responsibly, we help businesses minimize their carbon footprint and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. Our process involves: Recycling metals such as aluminum, copper, and gold found in electronics. Safe disposal of hazardous materials like mercury and lead.
Maximize Asset Value
Our IT asset recovery services help businesses recover value from their used IT equipment. By refurbishing or reselling equipment that still has value, we offer businesses a way to generate revenue from outdated technology.
Corporate Social Responsibility
By recycling IT equipment responsibly, your business contributes to a more sustainable future, aligning with CSR and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals. This demonstrates a commitment to environmental sustainability that can enhance your brand’s reputation and appeal to eco-conscious clients.
Our IT Recycling Process
Assessment and Inventory
We assess your IT assets and provide a detailed inventory of equipment to be recycled.
Data Destruction
We perform secure data wiping or hard drive shredding to ensure that all sensitive information is completely destroyed.
Transportation
Our team arranges secure transportation of your equipment to one of our certified recycling facilities.
Refurbishment and Repurposing
Where applicable, we refurbish equipment that still has value, extending its lifecycle.
Recycling and Disposal
All non-usable IT assets are responsibly recycled, and hazardous materials are handled according to environmental standards.
Certification and Reporting
You receive detailed reporting and certification of recycling, which can be used for compliance audits or CSR reporting.
IT Assets We Recycle
Maxicom’s IT recycling services cover a wide range of electronics, including:
- Servers
- Hard drives and storage devices
- Laptops and desktops
- Networking equipment (routers, switches, firewalls)
- Monitors and display screens
- Telecom equipment
- Printers and peripherals
- Cabling and accessories
- Power supplies and UPS systems
