Business Details
40 Years
experience
Certified Electronics Recycling and Secure IT Asset Disposition Services
Comprenew was founded in 1986 as a for-profit refurbisher of mainframe computer equipment before transitioning to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2004. Our mission focuses on protecting businesses, people, and the environment from improperly disposed electronic devices through responsible data management, asset recovery, and recycling services. We maintain the highest international certifications in electronics recycling (R2 and e-Stewards) and data security, operating under strict zero-landfill and zero-export policies. Our nationwide IT asset disposition services include mobile shredding, secure transportation, and asset recovery programs that provide corporate clients with environmental compliance and data destruction guarantees.We uniquely combine environmental stewardship with social impact by offering job-readiness training and computer literacy programs to at-risk populations while facilitating digital equity through refurbished electronics distribution. Our operations include three retail locations in West Michigan and 14 e-waste collection sites across the Midwest, supported by a dedicated team committed to sustainable technology lifecycle management.
Services
Electronics Recycling
IT Asset Disposition
Mobile Shredding
Asset Recovery
Community Programs
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- Only nonprofit electronics recycler worldwide with dual R2 and e-Stewards certification
- Nationwide secure transportation with 24/7 chain-of-custody tracking
- Mobile hard drive shredding services at client locations
- Community programs providing job training and digital access to underserved populations
- Zero-landfill and zero-export policy for all electronic waste
Associations and certifications
- R2
- e-Stewards
Services
Electronics Recycling
We securely handle all data-rich electronics with industry-leading data sanitization processes. Our certified recycling follows strict zero-landfill and zero-export policies while prioritizing reuse before recycling. Customers receive environmental protection benefits and community impact through proper e-waste management.
IT Asset Disposition
Our comprehensive asset disposition includes secure data destruction, equipment refurbishment, and environmental compliance. Certified to R2 and e-Stewards standards, we provide nationwide pickup with chain-of-custody tracking and certificates of destruction for corporate clients.
Mobile Shredding
State-of-the-art mobile shredding services destroy hard drives and data devices at client locations. We handle both HDD and SSD devices, providing immediate data security with certified recycling of shredded materials at our processing facility.
Asset Recovery
We maximize asset value through certified refurbishment of computers and electronics. This program extends device lifecycles, reduces environmental impact, and provides affordable technology solutions to underserved communities while generating revenue for corporate clients.
Community Programs
Our social impact initiatives provide computer literacy training and refurbished devices to at-risk populations. We partner with local organizations to close the digital divide while offering employment opportunities to marginalized individuals through our workforce development programs.
Questions
What electronics can I recycle at Comprenew?
We accept nearly all electronics including computers, monitors, TVs, network equipment, and small appliances. Data-containing devices receive secure sanitization before recycling.
Are data destruction services certified?
Yes, our data destruction processes meet R2 and e-Stewards standards with certificates of destruction documenting each asset's make, model, and serial number.
Do you offer pickup services for businesses?
We provide nationwide secure transportation with tracked shipments and offer single-client sealed truckload options for sensitive materials.
How does Comprenew support the community?
We provide job training to at-risk populations, distribute refurbished computers to low-income families, and partner with local organizations to promote digital equity and environmental education.
What makes Comprenew different from other recyclers?
We're the only nonprofit electronics recycler worldwide with dual R2 and e-Stewards certification, combining environmental responsibility with social impact programs.
Can I purchase refurbished electronics?
Yes, we sell certified refurbished computers and electronics at three West Michigan retail locations and online through ShopComprenew.org.
