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Recycle Responsibly with GreenCitizen's ITAD Services

GreenCitizen is the leading provider of IT asset disposition (ITAD), electronic asset liquidation, and e-waste recycling in the San Francisco Bay Area. We help businesses like yours turn obsolete IT equipment into cash while ensuring responsible and eco-friendly disposal.

Whether you're upgrading your computers, network infrastructure, or electronics, our ITAD services make it effortless to remove and recycle your equipment responsibly. Even if you're moving offices, downsizing, or closing your company, we'll help you offset costs by efficiently liquidating your unwanted IT assets.

Facing Changes in Your Business? We're Here to Help

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Upgrading Your Equipment?

Investing in the latest technology propels your business forward—you don't want to lag behind competitors with outdated equipment that hampers efficiency. But your old hardware doesn't have to become e-waste; we offer efficient and responsible recycling solutions. Turn potential waste into value and contribute to a sustainable future by choosing our recycling services today.

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Relocating Your Office?

Whether you're expanding into a larger facility to accommodate growth or consolidating offices to reduce rental costs by moving to a smaller space, relocating means letting go of unwanted or outdated equipment. We make your transition smoother by efficiently removing and responsibly recycling surplus assets in the most eco-friendly way, helping you focus on business.

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Are You Downsizing?

We live in trying times. Bankruptcy, insolvency, and downsizing are never easy for any business, but GreenCitizen can help cushion the blow for your company. We understand what you’re going through since we’re a business too, and we will help you recover some profit from your assets when you liquidate them with us.

Unlock Exclusive Benefits with GreenCitizen's ITAD Services

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Free Data Destruction with Certificate

Your data security is our top priority. We offer FREE data destruction and sanitization services for qualified ITAD items, fully compliant with the DoD 5220.22-M (Department of Defense) standard. Upon request, you'll receive a Certificate of Data Destruction, ensuring your confidential information remains protected.

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Profit Sharing on Resold Assets

Turn your obsolete IT equipment into revenue. We refurbish, test, and sell your qualified assets—all without any effort from you. If your resalable items have a minimum sales price of $50 per item and a combined gross revenue of $5,000 or more, we'll share the net profits with you.

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Fast, Fair, and Free Asset Evaluation

We value your time. Receive a quick and free evaluation of your assets to determine if they're ITAD-qualified. No obligations, no hidden fees—just straightforward answers to help you make informed decisions.

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Responsible & Eco-Friendly Recycling

Rest easy knowing your equipment won't harm the environment. Resalable items are refurbished and sold, while non-refurbishable items are sent to our R2 and e-Steward certified vendors for responsible recycling. We're committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Note: Non-qualified ITAD items are also eligible for confidential data destruction or data center decommissioning services but will be charged a regular data destruction fee.

How Our ITAD Process Works: From Start to Finish

At GreenCitizen, transparency is our promise. Unlike other ITAD companies, we keep you informed at every step—from your initial assessment to the final report detailing your assets' resale value.

1. Schedule Your Free ITAD Assessment

  • Get Started Easily: Request a free ITAD assessment or create a free pickup request.
  • No Obligations: We're here to help you, no strings attached.

2. Provide Your Asset Details

  • Quick Evaluation: Send us a list of your IT assets, including make and model information.
  • Qualification Criteria: To qualify for our ITAD services, each item should have a minimum value of $50, and the total resale value should be at least $5,000.
  • Fast Feedback: We’ll swiftly provide a free assessment.

3. We Handle Pickup and Logistics

  • Convenient Collection: Once we've identified your ITAD-qualified and non-qualified equipment, we'll schedule a pickup from your office.
  • No Hassle: We take care of all the heavy lifting.

4. Comprehensive Asset Tracking with GTAMS

  • Total Transparency: We track all your assets with our proprietary GreenCitizen Total Accounting Management System (GTAMS) to ensure a thorough audit trail.
  • Risk Management & Compliance: Our process meets all legislative requirements for peace of mind.

5. Secure Data Destruction

  • Your Data, Our Priority: We wipe all data from your ITAD-qualified items to ensure data security.

Note: Any Device Enrollment Program (DEP) software must be unlocked to be sold. Locked assets may be considered invalid.

6. Refurbishment, Sale, and Profit Sharing

  • Maximizing Value: We refurbish, test, and sell your items online.
  • Earn While We Work: We share 50% of the net profit with you.

7. Detailed Final Reporting

  • Stay Informed: You'll receive a comprehensive report breaking down:
  • All refurbished and sold ITAD assets.
  • Total gross revenue from sales.
  • Your exact share of the net profit.

Understanding the Costs Deducted from Gross Revenue

When we sell your IT assets, the total gross revenue generated covers various operational costs associated with the ITAD process. These costs are deducted before calculating the net profit, which is then shared with you.

Here's a breakdown of what the gross revenue covers:

  • Labor for Pickup and Removal: Expenses for the safe and efficient pickup and removal of your IT assets from your location.
  • DoD-Compliant Data Wiping: Expenses for data sanitization compliant with the US Department of Defense 5220.22-M standard, overwriting all addressable locations on the drive to ensure your data is irretrievable.
  • Testing of Each Unit: Costs incurred in testing each item to verify functionality and maximize resale value.
  • Marketplace Fees: Expenses for posting items on online platforms, like eBay, for resale value recovery.
  • Inventory Management: Costs for managing and storing your assets until they're sold.
  • Customer Support: Expenses related to handling inquiries from potential buyers to facilitate sales.
  • Sales and Transaction Fees: Approximately 10% of the sale price goes to listing fees on eBay or Amazon. Processing fees, around 3% per transaction is charged by services like PayPal. 
  • Packing and Shipping: Costs for materials and labor to pack items safely. UPS shipping fees ranging from $2 to $25 depending on the item's size and weight. 
  • Return and Restocking Provision: We allocate 3% to 5% of the revenue to cover potential returns and restocking fees.

Calculating Your Net Profit Share

After deducting these necessary costs from the gross revenue, we arrive at the net profit. We then share 50% of this net profit with you, providing you with a transparent and fair return on your IT assets.

Items We Accept for ITAD

Items Accepted Free Pickup Free Data Erasure with Certificate Other Items With Fees
Laptops and desktops (i5, i7 or i9; 2014 or newer) in working condition
Cisco Enterprise Networking Equipment (2014 or newer) in working condition
Other laptops
Other desktops
Computer server
Enterprise networking equipment
Flat screen monitor or TV
Older CRT monitor or TV
Banker box of small electronics
UPS batteries
Printers
Fax machines
Scanners
Misc items not listed above (appliances, other office equipment, etc.)
Microwave oven $35/unit
Used toner cartridges $4/toner
Styrofoam $60/gaylord
VHS tapes $6/unit
DLT tapes $6/unit
LTO tapes $6/unit
Floppy disks $6/lb
Cassette tapes $6/lb
Server rack $120/unit
Big TV (55 inches or larger) $120/unit
Any item over 100 lbs $120/100 lbs/unit
Floor standing copier $240/unit

Trust the Bay Area's Most Transparent and Responsible ITAD Partner

At GreenCitizen, your peace of mind is our priority. As the most transparent and responsible ITAD company and e-waste recycler in the San Francisco Bay Area, we ensure that all materials you entrust to us are handled in strict compliance with guidelines set by the California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). Rest easy knowing your IT assets are managed responsibly and ethically.

Beyond our ITAD services, we offer data center decommissioning, value recovery services, and complete product destruction services. If you have data security concerns, proprietary interests, or legal and tax obligations that require secure destruction, we've got you covered.

Ready to Securely Dispose of Your IT Assets?

Call us at +1 650 493 8700 Extension 103 or email us at info@greencitizen.com to learn more or schedule your free ITAD assessment today. Let us help you turn obsolete equipment into value while ensuring full compliance and environmental responsibility.