Can I drop off some of my old electronics?

We accept drop-offs from the public on a case-by-case basis. Please call ahead (623 869 0733) to schedule an appointment. Examples of items we do not accept are CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) TV/monitors, Fluorescent bulbs, mercury, or lead-containing material.

Will I get paid for my scrap metals? Aluminum cans, copper wires, etc

No, GER differs from a traditional scrapyard in that we focus more heavily on processing electronics than trading in the metals market.

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS DROP-OFFS

GER’s personnel are pleased to provide customers access to our network of re-sale and recycling opportunities. We utilize our numerous US based contacts as well as as our worldwide partnership organizations to open international markets to our customers.

degaussing Archives

October 13, 2021

NIST 800 DATA DESTRUCTION: THE METHODS THAT COMPLY

Most organizations will, at some point, need NIST 800 data destruction. Then, there are a few things you should know.

If you care about protecting your company data — and who doesn’t? — you will inevitably need to seek out NIST 800 data destruction.

Philip Picciotti

October 7, 2021

WHEN SHOULD YOU PURSUE HARD DRIVE SHREDDING SERVICES?

It’s easy to choose hard drive shredding services out of habit. Let your objectives determine which method fits best.

Looking for hard drive shredding services? You’re in good company. Hard drive shredding is often the default option for many businesses.

Mike Ross

September 15, 2021

FOR OPTIMAL IT ASSET RECOVERY, CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES TO DEGAUSSING. HERE’S WHY.

Do your hard drives really need degaussing? For the sake of IT asset recovery, other methods could yield better returns.

Degaussing is a common practice to destroy discarded hard drives on-site. The urge to be cautious is understandable. But, the process renders the drives unusable and, consequently, bad for recouping value in secondary markets. If increasing IT asset recovery is the goal, entrust the task of data sanitization to your electronics recycler.

Mike Ross