Re-use. The core business of MemKing IT Asset Recovery is computer re-use. By refurbishing and reselling systems, MemKing IT Asset Recovery helps to extend the useful life of computers and reduce the demand on resources required to produce new units.

An added benefit is that used computers are available to organizations and individuals that cannot afford or do not have access to new technology.

Recycle. When computer equipment processed by MemKing IT Asset Recovery is "beyond economical repair"; it is recycled for its material value as described in Process and Test section of this web page. The recycling of hazardous materials during the computer recycling process warrants special care and attention:


There are hazardous raw materials contained in virtually all computer systems:

Lead in the glass tube of color monitors
Heavy metals in the systems printed circuit boards
Acids and heavy metals contained in batteries
When equipment can no longer be used for its originally intended purpose and disposal is required, specific procedures must be followed to avoid damage to the environment. Of special concern to computer recyclers is the leakage of heavy metals into the public water supply from electronic scrap placed in landfills. MemKing IT Asset Recovery minimizes this environmental liability (for MemKing IT Asset Recovery and our customers) by strictly adhering to OSHA and Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) requirements governing the generation, collection and disposal of hazardous materials.

All suppliers qualified to handle and process material for MemKing IT Asset Recovery that could contain hazardous material meet the following criteria:

Proper recycling certifications
Possess all necessary state and local permits
Prohibit the export hazardous waste
MemKing IT Asset Recoverys procedures have been audited and approved by the vendor qualification teams from our largest customers