Recycling & Data Destruction Services
Secure, documented disposal for Chicago-metro businesses. One partner, from a single drive to an entire data center.
Hard Drive Disposal
On-site crushing and shredding aligned with the DoD 5220.22-M standard and NIST SP 800-88 guidelines.
- On-site hard drive crushing
- Hard drive shredding
- SSD & tape destruction
- Certificate of destruction
IT Asset Disposition
Serialized ITAD for hardware refreshes, office moves, and data center decommissioning.
- Serialized asset tracking
- Certificate of destruction
- Server decommissioning
- DoD-standard aligned
Electronics & TV Recycling
Computers, laptops, monitors, CRT and flat-screen TVs, servers, and related e-waste. One of the largest CRT collectors in the Chicago region.
- Computers & laptops
- CRT & flat-screen TVs
- Servers & network gear
- Certificate of recycling
Recycling Bins
Locked drop boxes for ongoing collection of batteries, phones, paper, hard drives, and toner.
- Battery drop boxes
- Cell phone bins
- Hard drive collection
- Toner cartridge bins
Recycling Events
Drive-up events for businesses, apartment communities, schools, and municipalities.
- Corporate events
- Community & HOA events
- School & university events
- Full staff support
Ink & Toner Recycling
Ink and toner cartridges from any brand, with environmental certificates on qualifying jobs.
- All brands accepted
- Laser & inkjet cartridges
- Drum units
- Eco certificate
Battery Recycling
Safe, compliant recycling for rechargeable and single-use batteries and specialty electronic components. We handle pickup, transport, and proper disposal for businesses, schools, and property managers.
- Rechargeable & single-use batteries
- Specialty electronic components
- Compliance handling
- Certificate provided
Combine Services, Save More
Bundle multiple services onto a single Chicago Shredder pickup. One truck, one chain of custody, one certificate. Simpler and more secure than coordinating multiple vendors.
Part of the STS Recycling Family. All electronics are processed through STS Electronic Recycling, Inc.'s facility.