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Free Electronics Recycling for Schools & Universities
Protecting Student & Staff Information with Secure Data Destruction
Schools and universities store more personal information than many people realize. Student records, staff files, financial data, and even network login credentials often live on hard drives long after devices stop being used.
Simply deleting files isn’t enough to ensure that data stays safe. That’s why Omega ECycles includes data destruction and hard drive shredding as part of our service for educational institutions.
We physically destroy all data storage devices before recycling, so you can be confident that:
- Student information
- Faculty and administrative data
- Financial and operational records
Stay protected from unauthorized access. Once the job is complete, we’ll provide a certificate of data destruction for your records.
Recycling Solutions Built for Schools & Universities
Every school and campus is different, and we get that. Whether you’re a small private school with a few retired desktops or a university IT department managing hundreds of outdated devices, we’ll tailor our commercial electronics recycling services to fit your needs.
We can work with:
- Public school districts
- Private and charter schools
- Colleges and community colleges
- Universities with multiple campuses
- Vocational and technical schools
Our team coordinates pickup and logistics with minimal disruption to classrooms, offices, and campus facilities.
What Equipment Do We Accept?
Schools and universities often have a wide mix of technology. Beyond student and staff workstations, we also handle:
- Classroom laptops and desktops
- Smartboards and AV equipment
- Servers and network hardware
- Campus phone systems and telephony equipment
- Tablets and mobile devices
- External drives, backup storage, and more
If you’re unsure whether we can take a particular item, check out our Items We Accept page or just give us a call. We’re happy to help.
Electronics Pickups and Shredding
We make electronics recycling easy with free pickups and secure shredding services to protect your data and the planet!
HIPAA Compliant
We are HIPAA compliant and can offer a certificate of destruction including all drive serial numbers destroyed.
Free Services
We never charge for our services because we want your electronics!
Zero-Landfill Policy
We remove and shred all memory devices and have a zero-landfill policy.
Serving Schools & Universities Across Central PA
Based in York, PA, Omega ECycles proudly partners with educational institutions throughout Central Pennsylvania, including Lancaster, Harrisburg, Hanover, and beyond. Whether you’re part of a small school district or a large university network, we make commercial electronics recycling simple, secure, and hassle-free.
Why Schools Trust Omega ECycles
We’re proud to partner with schools and universities across Central PA to make electronics recycling and data destruction safe, efficient, and budget-friendly.
But don’t just take our word for it. Hear from other education professionals who have trusted us with their waste electronics recycling needs. Their feedback inspires us to continue providing secure, compliant recycling solutions that protect student data and the environment.
Read FAQsHear From Our Happy Customers
We’re proud to partner with schools, colleges, and universities across Central PA to make electronics recycling simple, secure, and stress-free. Hear from other education professionals about their experience working with Omega ECycles. Their feedback inspires us to keep providing trusted recycling solutions that protect student and staff data while supporting campus sustainability efforts.
Planning a Tech Refresh or Campus-Wide Upgrade?
Schools and universities go through regular technology refresh cycles, whether it’s updating classroom computers, installing new network infrastructure, or rolling out new devices for students and staff.
But with every upgrade comes the challenge of what to do with the old equipment.
Omega ECycles works directly with IT departments and school administrators to create recycling plans that align with your project timelines. Whether you’re replacing a handful of devices or decommissioning hundreds of units across multiple campuses, we’ll help coordinate secure commercial electronics recycling and data destruction from start to finish.
We’ll provide:
- Flexible scheduling to fit your rollout
- On-site pickup for larger projects
- Certified data destruction and hard drive shredding
- Full documentation for your asset disposal records
Why Schools & Universities Choose Omega ECycles

FERPA-Compliant Data Destruction
We help you stay compliant with student privacy regulations by providing certified data destruction for all memory-bearing devices.

Free Up Valuable Space
Outdated tech takes up much-needed storage and IT room space. Let us help you clear it out safely with our free electronics recycling program.

Environmentally Responsible Recycling
Our waste electronics recycling process keeps harmful materials out of landfills and promotes sustainability across your campus.

Certified Hard Drive Shredding
Protect student and faculty data with our secure hard drive shredding and hard drive disposal services. We’ll provide documentation for your records.
Locations We Serve
Based in York, PA, Omega ECycles proudly serves communities throughout the Susquehanna Valley including York, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Reading, Hanover, and beyond. With free pickup and hassle-free recycling services, we make it easy to responsibly dispose of your end-of-life electronics. Together, we can keep our region clean and green.