School ITAD & Electronics Recycling | Bay Area Pickup & Payouts

Get Paid to Responsibly Retire School Tech

Whether you're upgrading student laptops, clearing out computer labs, or decommissioning servers, Rica Recycling helps Bay Area schools and districts securely dispose of electronics — and earn money back.

We handle everything: certified data destruction, compliant e-waste recycling, and asset resale with full audit reporting.

Why Partner with Rica Recycling?

  • 💵 Revenue from Retired Devices
    We pay top rates for Chromebooks, tablets, servers, and other school IT assets.

  • 🔐 Certified Data Destruction
    Ensure FERPA compliance with secure hard drive and SSD wiping. Certificates included.

  • 📄 Audit Trails & Reporting
    Get detailed chain-of-custody documentation for internal tracking and district compliance.

  • ♻️ Landfill-Free, California Compliant
    Our zero-landfill policy aligns with CA e-waste laws and your sustainability goals.

  • 🕐 Flexible Pickup Scheduling
    We work around school hours and academic calendars for minimal disruption

Who We Serve

We proudly work with:

  • K–12 public schools and private academies

  • School districts and charter networks

  • Colleges and universities

  • District IT managers and facility staff

📍 Serving the entire Bay Area:
San Francisco • Oakland • San Jose • Hayward • Walnut Creek • San Mateo • Fremont and surrounding cities

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FAQ Section

Q: Do you work with school districts or just individual schools?
Yes — we support multi-campus districts as well as single-school pickups.

Q: Can we get documentation for internal reporting?
Absolutely. We provide detailed pickup receipts and certificates of data destruction.

Q: What’s the minimum quantity for pickup?
There’s no minimum quantity, but we typically ask schools to wait until they have at least 25+ items before requesting a pick up.