IT Asset Recovery Services (ITAD) – San Francisco Bay Area

Maximize the value of your retired IT equipment. Rica Recycling offers full-service IT asset disposition (ITAD) for businesses, schools, and government agencies in the Bay Area.

Recover Value from Your Used IT Equipment

Our ITAD program helps organizations recover money from surplus, obsolete, or end-of-life technology. We handle the entire process—from pickup and logistics to secure data destruction and re-marketing—so you can focus on your business.

✅ One point of contact.
✅ Transparent reporting.
✅ Guaranteed value recovery.

We work with:

  • IT departments

  • Finance & operations teams

  • Facility managers

  • Corporate sustainability officers

End-to-End ITAD Services Include:

  • 📦 On-site pickup & logistics coordination

  • 🔒 Certified data destruction (with Certificate of Destruction)

  • 🔁 Refurbishment & resale of IT hardware

  • 🧾 Audit reports & chain-of-custody documentation

  • ✅ Compliance with NIST 800-88, R2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS & more

We specialize in laptops, desktops, servers, switches, telecom equipment, and enterprise hardware.

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Frequently Asked Questions – IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)

What is IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)?
IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) is the secure and compliant process of collecting, wiping, refurbishing, and recycling retired IT hardware. We manage end-of-life equipment for businesses, IT teams, startups, and enterprises across the Bay Area.
What types of IT equipment do you accept?
We accept laptops, desktops, monitors, servers, switches, routers, storage arrays, phones, tablets, UPS units, and most office electronics. For specialized hardware, share your list and we’ll confirm eligibility.
Do you provide secure data destruction?
Yes. All data-bearing devices are sanitized or physically destroyed using NIST 800-88 compliant methods. A Certificate of Data Destruction is provided for compliance, audits, and internal records.
Can you handle large IT refreshes or office decommissioning projects?
Yes — we regularly support hardware refresh cycles, cloud migration decommissions, office relocations, and end-of-lease clear-outs. Our team can remove equipment from desks, racks, server rooms, and storage areas.
Do you offer on-site removal and pickup for businesses?
Yes. We provide scheduled pickup services throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Pricing is determined by equipment volume, labor needs, and location. Quotes are provided before scheduling.
Can you provide inventory and serialized asset reporting?
Absolutely. We offer asset inventory reporting with make, model, serial number, asset type, and destruction status — ideal for IT audits and internal tracking.
Can we receive value back for reusable or newer IT equipment?
Yes — for remarketable items such as newer laptops, servers, and networking equipment, we provide IT asset buyback based on current market demand.
What certifications or environmental standards do you follow?
We partner exclusively with EPA-registered, R2v3-certified recycling processors. All IT assets are managed according to California SB20/SB50 regulations and responsible recycling practices.
Do you handle data center or colocation equipment?
Yes — we can assist with data center decommissioning, including server removal, rack breakdown, cable harvesting, palletizing, and transport.
How does pricing work for ITAD services?
Pricing is case-by-case based on equipment volume, data-destruction needs, specialized handling, and pickup logistics. We provide clear quotes after reviewing your equipment list or photos.
How do we start an ITAD project?
Submit your equipment list or photos through our ITAD request form. We’ll review your materials, provide a quote, and help schedule service. For larger projects, we can arrange a walkthrough or planning call with your IT team.