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Based in Liverpool, New York, Bruin Recycling is a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation-certified (NYS DEC-certified) electronics recycling company with more than 20 years of experience. For over two decades, we have supported schools, hospitals, government agencies, and businesses with responsible electronics recycling.

We offer white glove service — combining documented data destruction, environmentally responsible e-waste disposal, and cost-effective logistics — so your organization can reduce risk, support compliance, and help organizations meet sustainability goals. Think of Bruin as your trusted partner for computer recycling and e-waste solutions.

1. Free or low-cost pickups in New York and beyond

   Dispose of your electronic waste with ease by scheduling a free pickup with Bruin. We serve organizations of all sizes across North America — from our neighbors in central New York to companies in Texas, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Michigan, and even Canada. Small volume pickups may have a nominal fee which we will always communicate upfront.

2. 24/7 drop-offs

   Dispose of your old electronics (see: Materials We Recycle) anytime at outdoor collection bins at our facility in Liverpool, five minutes from downtown Syracuse. Always free of charge.
   
   Learn about the materials we recycle here.

3. IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)

   Secure, compliant retirement of IT assets with documentation of equipment received and processed. We handle IT asset disposition in accordance with state and federal regulations, working with R2-certified downstream partners to ensure responsible, transparent electronics recycling.

4. Secure data destruction

   Certified wiping and certified physical destruction of data-bearing devices available, with certificates provided to meet compliance and audit requirements. Bruin processes follow DoD 5220.22-M and NIST 800-88 standards.

5. Asset recovery

   For high-value loads, Bruin offers asset recovery so organizations can capture residual value and divert unnecessary e-waste from landfills.

Electronics recycling means your old computers or IT equipment do not just end up in a landfill. Bruin safely reclaims reusable materials and responsibly handles hazardous components in compliance with strict protocols.

Our data destruction services follow DoD 5220.22-M and NIST 800-88 standards, and e-waste recycling is done in full compliance with environmental standards.

Organizations and individuals have trusted Bruin to recycle their electronics for two decades. Why? Because we bring:

1. Industry expertise in IT asset disposition (ITAD) and e-waste recycling

2. Free or low-cost electronic waste pickups

3. 24/7 collection bins at our Liverpool, NY facility

4. Cost-effective logistics for business e-waste recycling

5. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation-certified (NYS DEC-certified) and Responsible Recycling (R2) Standard-certified (R2-certified) downstream partners

6. DoD & NIST-Standard certified data destruction

7. A nationwide network serving business and communities across the U.S. and Canada

We know how to handle e-waste responsibly, and we have been doing it for over 20 years.

Headquartered five minutes from downtown Syracuse in Liverpool, New York, we serve businesses across the U.S. and Canada. Need an e-waste pickup in NYC? Toronto? Philadelphia? We've got you covered.

Get a free assessment or schedule a pickup here.

Our commitment to data security and environmental responsibility means we follow strict protocols in handling e-waste.

• DoD & NIST-Standard Certified Destruction: This means we follow the guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Defense and the National Institute of Standards and Technology to destroy sensitive data. Think of it as military-grade data security for your hard drives, SSDs, and mobile devices. Upon request, organizations receive a certificate as proof of data destruction.
  
  By following DoD & NIST standards, Bruin data destruction processes are also HIPAA-compliant. If you are a hospital, clinic, or any kind of healthcare organization, you can trust that Bruin will be able to handle your IT equipment with the utmost sensitivity.

• NYS DEC-Registered Facility: Bruin is officially registered with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This means we meet strict environmental standards for electronics recycling and e-waste disposal.

• R2-Certified Downstream Partners: All of Bruin's downstream partners — the facilities that process materials after we complete data destruction — are certified under the Responsible Recycling (R2) Standard. This means our partners are held to high environmental, health, safety, and data security standards that ensure e-waste is handled responsibly at every step.