Kentucky eScrap

E-Waste (electronic waste), also known as 'brown goods,' refers to electronic equipment that is no longer usable or wanted. It encompasses a broad and growing range of electronic devices, including computers, office equipment, televisions (TVs), cellular phones and personal stereos (but not including some household appliances). We refer to these items as 'escrap', which can be recycled rather than dumped into the landfill.Today, when an electronic item breaks or becomes outdated, it is often perceived to be more cost-effective to discard it and replace it with a new, more modern item instead of having it repaired. With technology advancing at an increasing rate, this trend will only increase, and more and more 'escrap' could fill up our landfills.

Kentucky statutes prohibit the landfilling of computer scrap (particulary CRTs and Leaded Glass) for businesses. Any electronic device that contains a circuit board has the potential to exceed the TCLP limit for hazardous materials (TCLP is Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure). If you dispose of materials that can fail the TCLP, then you may be required by the EPA to register as a hazardous waste generator.

Pickup Services:

• 24′ Box Truck with liftgate service for up to 12 skids of equipment
• 13′ Box Van for up to 6 skids of equipment
• Sprinter Van

Asset Recovery:

KY eScrap, in a joint effort with Computer Consignments can competitively liquidate excess or replaced assets that are still valuable for reuse in the market or have significant scrap value. We offer asset inspection and valuation to determine a strategic liquidation of your unused goods. Asset recovery is not only a smart financial move for your business, but it extends the life cycle of your electronics, greatly reducing the environmental impact of the electronics industry itself. Call for details on how we can help your business through the often costly process of asset disposal!

Data Destruction – Hard Drives, Flash Drives, Mobile

Many devices now hold private data, especially computers, phones, tablets, and much more. With account data, email, health records, financial reports, and intellectual property making its way to every electronic device imaginable, it is more important than ever to ensure that data is disposed of properly. KY eScrap offers the following services to protect the privacy of individuals and businesses:

Items NOT Accepted for Recycling (though we can refer to other recyclers)

• Mercury Containing Items (Thermostats, level switches, etc.)
• Paint
• Ballasts with PCB’s
• Styrofoam
• Food Waste
• Toxic Waste
• Liquids