At AER, we prioritize responsible and efficient recycling practices to protect our environment and communities. To ensure the highest standards of sustainability, we kindly request that only items listed on our Acceptable Items List are sent to us for processing.

Why the Acceptable Items List Matters

Environmental Impact

Sending only accepted items reduces the risk of improper disposal or contamination, minimizing environmental harm and ensuring materials are handled correctly.

Efficiency & Safety

Processing only approved materials enhances our recycling efficiency and ensures the safety of our facilities and workers throughout the handling process.

Compliance & Quality

By adhering to our Acceptable Items List, you help us maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards, guaranteeing the quality of our processes.

Items We Accept

Computers & Laptops

  • Desktop computers & towers
  • Laptops & notebooks
  • Tablets & iPads
  • Workstations
  • Thin clients
  • All-in-one computers

Mobile & Communications

  • Smartphones & cell phones
  • Desk phones & VoIP handsets
  • Pagers & two-way radios
  • Conference phones
  • Satellite phones

Servers & Networking

  • Rack-mount & blade servers
  • Network switches & routers
  • Firewalls & load balancers
  • UPS battery backup units
  • KVM switches
  • Modems & access points

Printers & Peripherals

  • Laser & inkjet printers
  • Scanners & multifunction devices
  • Fax machines
  • Keyboards & mice
  • External hard drives & USB drives
  • Webcams & headsets

Monitors & Displays

  • LCD & LED monitors
  • Flat panel televisions
  • Digital signage displays
  • Projectors
  • Video walls & large format displays

Storage & Memory

  • Hard disk drives (HDD)
  • Solid state drives (SSD)
  • Tape drives & media
  • Storage arrays & NAS devices
  • RAM & memory modules
  • Optical drives & media

Data Center Equipment

  • Server racks & cabinets
  • PDUs & power strips
  • Cooling units & CRACs
  • Cabling & patch panels
  • Generators (site removal required)

Telecom & AV Equipment

  • PBX phone systems
  • Video conferencing systems
  • Audio/visual equipment
  • Digital cameras & camcorders
  • GPS devices
  • Point-of-sale terminals

Items We Do NOT Accept

Hazardous & Restricted Items

  • CRT monitors & tube televisions (contact us first)
  • Refrigerators & large appliances
  • Air conditioners (with refrigerant)
  • Fluorescent light fixtures
  • Medical devices & biohazardous equipment
  • Smoke detectors & fire suppression systems
  • Radioactive materials of any kind

Non-Electronic Items

  • Furniture & office fixtures
  • Household appliances (washers, dryers)
  • General trash or mixed recyclables
  • Chemicals, paints, or solvents
  • Automotive parts or batteries

Not sure if your item is accepted? Please contact us before shipping. Our team is happy to advise on the best disposal method for any item not on this list.

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