R2 Certified Electronics Recycling for Chicago Schools & Education
Professional ITAD and secure data destruction from Illinois's largest electronics recycling facility. Serving school districts, healthcare systems, and Cook County districts. Our Chicago electronics recycling facility serves all sectors from our 600,000 sq ft certified facility.
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Chicago's Premier ITAD & Data Destruction Facility
R2 certified facility providing secure electronics recycling and IT asset disposition services for Chicago businesses, school districts, and healthcare systems with FERPA-compliant data destruction
R2 Certified & Secure
R2 certified processes deliver data protection and industry-leading security standards for schools and education clients including Chicago Public Schools (600+ buildings) and State Capitol agencies.
- R2v3 Certified Processing
- NIST 800-88 Data Sanitization
- FERPA & FACTA Compliant
Fast & Convenient
Same-day response with flexible scheduling throughout Chicago and Cook County. Downtown location provides quick service to government and business districts including 3M and Xcel Energy (11,000 MN employees).
- Free Pickup Cook County
- Same-Week Scheduling
- Chicagoland Metro Coverage
Enterprise-Scale Capacity
600,000 sq ft facility handles projects of any size with zero landfill commitment and regulatory compliance documentation for organizations throughout Cook County.
- Zero Landfill Policy
- Comprehensive Reporting
- ESG Documentation
Electronics We Recycle
From State Capitol offices to corporate headquarters, our R2 certified facility processes all types of electronic equipment with secure data destruction
Healthcare compliance officers typically expect detailed certificates of destruction for audit reviews—included in every STS service engagement
IT Asset Disposition for Illinois Organizations
Government IT managers prefer vendors who provide Business Associate Agreements and accommodate multi-building coordination, making STS a trusted choice for state and county facility upgrades. Our facility processes equipment from Illinois State Capitol agencies, Cook County departments, and healthcare systems like Regions Hospital throughout the Chicagoland metro.
If you're looking for certified electronics stewardship in Chicago, our facility provides certificate of destruction services with complete chain-of-custody documentation for Illinois State Capitol operations and Cook County enterprises.
Computer & IT Equipment
Office & Business Equipment
R2 Certified ITAD Services
Illinois's largest electronics recycling facility providing secure IT Asset Disposition for school districts, educational institutions, and enterprises throughout Chicago and Cook County
R2 Certified
Compliance with Illinois state and federal standards
FERPA Destruction
NIST-certified processes with complete chain-of-custody
IT Asset Recovery
Maximize value with detailed ROI documentation
Downtown Location
Free pickup throughout Cook County
NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 Compliance
NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 mandates cryptographic erasure or physical destruction as the federal standard for all media containing sensitive data. Our documentation meets DOD 5220.22-M and FERPA technical safeguard requirements. NAID AAA certification ensures the highest data destruction standards for Chicago organizations.
How does electronics recycling work in Chicago? STS provides R2 certified processing with secure pickup throughout Cook County. Equipment is transported to our 600,000 sq ft facility where NIST 800-88 data destruction occurs before responsible electronics stewardship.
IT directors at regulated enterprises prioritize NAID AAA certification for defensible audit trails. Healthcare compliance officers require FERPA technical safeguards for protected health information throughout Chicago and Cook County healthcare facilities.
ABSOLUTELY FREE
STS Electronic Recycling offers ABSOLUTELY FREE solutions to your Chicago business, government agency, or healthcare facility.
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?️ State Government & Capitol
Illinois State Capitol agencies, Cook County offices with documented destruction certification.
? Healthcare Systems
FERPA-compliant recycling for healthcare facilities, hospitals, and medical offices.
? Corporate Headquarters
Downtown businesses and Chicagoland corporations with enterprise IT asset disposition.
Full Service Computer Liquidator in Chicago
Liquidate computers, laptops, LCD monitors and other electronics in Chicago with STS Electronic Recycling's asset liquidation service.
Beginning the process of finding out what your Chicago IT assets are worth is as easy as calling our team at +1 847-238-8774 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Is My Data Safe During Chicago Electronics Recycling?
FERPA Security Rule 45 CFR §164.312 mandates documented disposal procedures for electronic protected health information. NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 establishes cryptographic erasure or physical destruction as the federal standard for all media containing sensitive data.
Secure data erasure and hard drive destruction are essential when recycling electronics in Chicago. STS guarantees data destruction in compliance with Illinois requirements, NIST 800-88 standards, and FERPA regulations. For maximum security, we provide on-site witnessed destruction where clients observe shredding at their Chicago location.
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Common Questions
Everything you need to know about R2 certified electronics recycling in Chicago
Is your data destruction FERPA-compliant?
Yes. STS provides FERPA-compliant data destruction for all Illinois healthcare facilities. Our NIST 800-88 certified processes exceed Department of Defense standards and include complete chain-of-custody documentation and Business Associate Agreements for OCR audit compliance.
What certifications do you hold?
STS holds R2v3 (Responsible Recycling) certification, NAID AAA certification, NIST 800-88 data sanitization certification, and maintains FERPA compliance for healthcare facilities. We meet all federal and Illinois state requirements for government contractors.
Can you handle large-scale ITAD projects?
Absolutely. Our 600,000 sq ft facility is equipped to handle enterprise-scale projects including data center decommissioning, multi-building government coordination, and healthcare system-wide equipment disposal with detailed asset tracking and reporting.
What areas do you serve?
We provide free pickup throughout Chicago, Cook County, and the entire Chicagoland metro. Same-day response is available for government agencies and healthcare facilities. We also serve Rochester, Duluth, St. Cloud, and greater Illinois.
Service Areas
Professional electronics recycling throughout Chicago, Cook County, and Chicagoland metro
Primary Service Area
• Downtown Chicago
• Lowertown
• Cathedral Hill
• Summit Hill
• Highland Park
• State Capitol Area
Chicagoland Metro
• Minneapolis
• Bloomington
• Eden Prairie
• Minnetonka
• Edina
• Burnsville
Regional Coverage
• Rochester
• Duluth
• St. Cloud
• Mankato
• Moorhead
• Greater Illinois
About Chicago
Illinois's capital city hosts the State Capitol complex, Cook County government, multiple healthcare systems, and five universities. Downtown location provides convenient R2 certified electronic waste disposal for government agencies including government data destruction services, healthcare facilities, and Chicagoland businesses.
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Free pickup throughout Chicago, Cook County, and the Chicagoland metro. Same-day response for schools and education facilities.
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Downtown Chicago Location
Convenient access to CPS schools, university campuses, and Cook County districts
