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Questions about computer pickup in Tampa Bay
Computer recycling pickup is a local service that collects desktops, laptops, and related electronics at a home or office and routes them to reuse or scrap buyers — instead of the owner driving to a county drop-off.
Is computer pickup free in Tampa?
Yes for desktops and laptops if there is a real pile. Tampa Bay Computer Pickup does not charge for computers. TVs and copiers are quoted because they cost money to recycle.
Where do I go for electronics recycling near me in Tampa?
Hillsborough CCC takes five intact household items a month. This van does computer recycling pickup when the pile is larger, already stripped, or you cannot drive a tower. Urban E and STS handle certified business work.
Do you pick up in Clearwater?
Yes. Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, and Pinellas Park are on the Pinellas loop.
How is this different from Hillsborough Community Collection Centers?
Hillsborough CCC takes five intact household electronics per month with ID. They reject stripped boards. Pickup is for piles bigger than five, already-stripped boards, or people who cannot drive a tower to a CCC.
Will you destroy the hard drive?
On request the drive comes out in the driveway and platters are bent or drilled. This is not NIST 800-88 or NAID AAA. Hospitals should use STS or Urban E.
Do you take TVs for free?
No. Flat TVs and CRTs are quoted. Pinellas business drop-off has charged about $0.78/lb for TVs.
What if RAM and CPUs are already gone?
The motherboard still has scrap value. Empty towers are still worth picking up if there are several of them.
Are you R2 certified?
No. STS and similar firms hold R2/NAID for enterprise. This is a one-van computer pickup.
Can I drop off instead?
This business is pickup. Clearwater has eCycle Pros drop-off. Hillsborough has CCC locations.
Do you serve St. Petersburg?
Yes, south Pinellas including St. Pete, Gulfport, Lealman, and Pinellas Park.
What happens to the boards?
They are sorted and sold to e-scrap buyers by grade. Gold is not dissolved in acid at this shop.