Recycling Computers and Electronics

JHU's Electronics Recycling Service

JHU's page on general recycling services can be found at: https://jhfre.jhu.edu/facilities/custodial/#Recycling-Services The page also includes an FAQ about their recycling services. There is a mention of electronics and peripherals recycling under the section for Staff Recycling FAQs.

You can request recycling assistance from JHU here (you will need to be on a JHU network or VPN to access this page): https://maximo.jhu.edu/ezrequest/workrequest/homewood/recycle

Notes About Recycling Computers that have hard drives/SSDs

When recycling a computer (or disposing of one), we highly recommend the following in regards to hard drives or SSDs.

• Make sure you clear off your hard drive before you get rid of your computer. You might want to reformat it, but use some kind of tool that ensures your data will not be extractable from the hard drive.

• You might want to remove the hard drive before you get rid of your computer. Of course, first format and erase the data any way you can. Then, plan to have your hard drive disposed of securely. You might want to degauss your hard drive and even have your hard drive shredded. CS IT does not have degaussing equipment.

• Or simply pull the hard drive off the computer and save the hard drive for long-term storage.

• If you need your hard drive destroyed after you removed it from your computer, WSE IT might be able to assist you. Please request assistance from WSE IT.