FREQUENTLY ASKED NERDY QUESTIONS

At Recycle Nerds we love electronics of all kinds. We were gadget kids through and through growing up and love to play with all electronics. From computers, to gaming systems, to IT equipment, to stereos and speakers – yes we NERD OUT over electronics.

How Much Does It Cost To Recycle My Electronics with Recycle Nerds?

Short Answer: $9.99 (yep)

We must ask for a small pickup fee to pickup your unwanted electronics. We provide this service to you which does cost us cold hard cash to drive around fighting traffic (ugh) to collect items. We will gladly work out a deal if you have a large amount of electronics for us.

We charge a small pickup fee of $9.99 (ya know gas is darn expensive these days), plus fees for items that are a little harder for us to recycle.

HARD TO RECYCLE ITEMS:

Old School TV’s – (Ya know those tubey heavy clunker types that nobody using anymore.)
$30 per TV or Monitor under 150lbs

$125 per TV over 150lbs – (We remember those vividly as a children – sitting way to close to those wooden cabinet giant TV & rear projection types and getting hollered at, lol)

Clunky Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners and Mini Fridges which just sit in your basement or garage waiting to be used one day, yes we take those $50 per unit

Microwaves are also hard to recycle so we charge $15 to pickup.

Do My Electronics Need to be in Working Condition?

In a Perfect World – Heck Yes!

Most electronics we receive is usually broken, but sometimes we get lucky and can put a smile on someones face - and that's worth it in our book!
Recycling Electronics if they are in good working condition can help someone in many ways. We like to donate any decent working electronics if they can benefit someone that truly can use them. If they are broken or in poor condition, we process them for down stream recycling to ensure that they do not end up in a landfill. All metals, plastics and recyclable materials are broken down and used to make many types of new items and saves the planet.

What Happens To My Computer Data?

Time to Meet the Shredder!

Since we are BIG TIME Computer Nerds - We make sure all computers and laptops we receive are processed by trained professionals in a controlled environment. We remove all hard drives & memory from computers and then process them in a really cool machine that physically shreds them (think food processor for metal) so that your data can never be retrieved. These materials are then recycled. We keep these hard drives documented and locked up securely until they are shredded. Security is our top priority because nobody wants to fall victim of identity thieves.

What Areas Do You Do Pickups?

We have been proudly serving Montgomery County, PA and Surrounding Communities but we are definitely looking to expand further as we gain more support by our community. Are you out of our area but have a lot of items for us – no problem tell us what you got!

Where Should I Leave My Items for Pickup?

If at all possible on the day of your scheduled pickup, have all items on your porch, deck, driveway, doorstep or a secure place outside of your home or business. We will make sure to notify you upon our arrival should you have any questions. If the weather is not quite cooperating on the day of pickup, we ask that you store your items inside your garage or inside near your front door.

What Items Do You Accept?

Now for the Nerdy Fun Stuff... We love electronics and currently these are the items we are looking for.

We accept the following items either in working or non working condition:
– Laptops
– Computer Towers (any type)
– Small Copiers and Printers (think print/fax copy desktop machines)
– Projectors
– Gaming Consoles (XBox, Playstation, Nintendo, etc)
– Computer Monitors – Flat Panel LED/LCD (Surcharge for old CRT Tubey Heavy Monitors)
– TV’s Flat panel or otherwise. (Surcharge for old Projector Type TV’s 50″ and above)
– Cell Phones & Tablets
– IT Equipment – Servers, Racks, Routers, Switches, UPS Backups, Wiring, etc
– Stereo Systems – Receivers, CD Players, DVD Players, Amplifiers, Speakers
– Electronic Medical Equipment

Do You Pickup Appliances & Other Items for Recycling & Donations?

While we specifically do not collect used appliances and other items that you want picked up, we do have options for you. We partner with like minded local junk removal and hauling companies and can assist you with scheduling a pickup and recycling or donating your items. If you need junk removal or have other recyclable or donations, just tell us on our contact form and we will get you an estimate for those items. Our main goal is to ensure nothing ends up in a landfill!

What Happens to My Stuff After Pickup?

At Recycle Nerds our main mission is to ensure that anything we pickup can be recycled, repurposed or reused and never end up in a landfill. Our process is to sort all items we receive and determine where to send them from our secure top secret location. We partner with local downstream recycling facilities that will take these items and further sort them down to their basic parts and reuse them. We also partner with local charitable organizations that provide items to people who need them.

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