Question 1

How do you handle Chromebook and laptop fleet disposition?

Accepted Answer

We process fleet-scale device retirement with FERPA-compliant data destruction, serial-number tracking, and remarketing of devices with residual value. Asset recovery revenue is returned to the district or university.

Question 2

Can you manage lab chemical cleanouts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We handle full lab cleanouts including chemical identification, profiling, packing, manifesting, and transport to licensed disposal facilities. Common for end-of-year, renovation, or lab closure projects.

Question 3

Do you work with public procurement processes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We're experienced with RFP responses, state contract vehicles, cooperative purchasing agreements (TIPS/TAPS, Sourcewell), and public-sector procurement timelines.

Question 4

What about FERPA compliance for student devices?

Accepted Answer

All student devices undergo documented data destruction before any remarketing or recycling. You receive Certificates of Destruction with serial numbers, meeting FERPA disposal requirements.

Question 5

Can you handle end-of-semester move-out waste?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We coordinate collection events and junk removal during move-out periods. Usable items are donated, recyclables sorted, and remaining waste disposed. Popular with residence life offices.

Question 6

Do you serve individual schools or full districts?

Accepted Answer

Both. We manage programs for individual schools and full K-12 districts. District-wide programs get centralized coordination, consolidated billing, and one report covering every school.

Question 7

What about cafeteria food waste?

Accepted Answer

We set up organics diversion programs for school cafeterias. Pre-consumer and post-consumer food waste routed to composting or anaerobic digestion. Required in several states with commercial organics mandates.

Question 8

Is there a cost for education recycling?

Accepted Answer

Many services are free or revenue-generating for qualifying volumes. Device fleets often produce asset recovery revenue. Scrap metal and cardboard may qualify for rebates. Lab chemical disposal has per-container pricing — we quote upfront.

Education Recycling — FAQ