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Atlanta IT Asset Pickup at Piedmont Park: Responsible E-Cycling Comes to the Heart of the City

Published: March 15, 2026

The Pickup

We recently completed an IT asset recovery pickup at Piedmont Park in Atlanta's Midtown, one of the most recognized green spaces in the Southeast. Our team was on the ground collecting retired computers and electronics from the Piedmont Park Conservancy offices, which sit right in the middle of the park itself.

No GPS coordinates lead directly to them. You have to know the park, navigate on foot, and be patient. Our driver handled it without a hitch.

Melissa Mabon from the Conservancy team sent us a note afterward: the driver was patient, professional, and had everything collected and ready for signature before she finished answering a single email. That is the standard we hold ourselves to on every pickup, whether we are in Durham, RTP, Atlanta, or anywhere else in the country.

Why This Pickup Matters

Piedmont Park Conservancy is a nonprofit that manages and stewards one of Atlanta's most beloved public spaces. When an organization like that chooses to recycle its electronics responsibly, it sets an example for the city around it.

Every laptop, desktop, and peripheral we collected will be processed under our standard protocol: certified data destruction following NIST 800-88 guidelines, a serialized asset inventory, a Certificate of Destruction, and a Carbon Reduction Receipt. Nothing goes to a landfill. Equipment that still has life gets refurbished and donated or sold to support digital equity.

We Now Serve Atlanta

Triangle Ecycling has been providing free and low-cost corporate computer recycling pickup in the Carolinas for over 14 years. Atlanta is now part of our service footprint. Our presence there is due, in large part, to our long time client WorkSmart in Alpharetta. If your organization is based in the metro area and needs secure IT asset disposition, we would love to hear from you.

Atlanta is a major center for biotech, fintech, healthcare, and logistics. All of those sectors generate retiring IT equipment on a regular basis, and all of them carry real data security obligations. We are set up to handle that at scale, with the documentation and compliance standards your team needs.

Schedule a Pickup

If you are in Atlanta and searching for secure corporate computer recycling, we are now available for pickups across the metro area. Use our online request form or call 919.414.3041 ext. 2.

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Private Equity Investors Continue to See the Potential in ITAD and Ecycling with Major Investment

The global ITAD market was valued at $18 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $41 billion by 2032, a CAGR of nearly 11 percent

DMD Systems Recovery, a provider of IT asset disposition (ITAD) services, has received a majority equity investment from Tailwind Capital.

DMD’s ITAD services include data center decommissioning, asset auditing, secure data wiping, deinstallation, lease return management, and secure disposal for large enterprises, including Fortune 500 corporations, financial institutions, healthcare providers, technology companies, government agencies, and multinational firms across 50 countries.

By John McNulty

10 strong reasons why corporations should recycle their laptops responsibly

Funny, ChatGPT comes up with the same reasons we’ve been providing for 14 years:

1. Protecting Sensitive Data

Secure recycling ensures all hard drives are properly wiped or destroyed, preventing costly data breaches, identity theft, or compliance violations (HIPAA, GDPR, etc.).

2. Regulatory Compliance

Many states and countries have e-waste laws. Proper recycling keeps corporations in compliance, avoiding fines, audits, and legal exposure.

3. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Demonstrating commitment to sustainability builds goodwill with employees, customers, and communities. Responsible laptop recycling is a visible, measurable CSR action.

4. Environmental Stewardship

Recycling prevents toxic materials like lead, cadmium, and mercury from entering landfills or water supplies, while reclaiming valuable resources such as gold, copper, and aluminum.

5. Cost Savings & Tax Incentives

Certified recycling can reduce storage and disposal costs, while donations to nonprofits or schools may qualify for tax deductions.

6. Brand Reputation & ESG Metrics

Investors, customers, and partners increasingly evaluate companies based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Responsible recycling strengthens sustainability reporting.

7. Employee Engagement

Eco-friendly initiatives resonate with today’s workforce. Recycling programs can be tied to employee volunteer opportunities or company culture, boosting retention and morale.

8. Circular Economy Participation

Proper recycling keeps equipment and components in circulation—whether refurbished for resale or reused for parts—reducing demand for new resource extraction.

9. Freeing Up Valuable Space

Storing old laptops is costly and inefficient. Recycling clears space in offices, warehouses, and IT closets for productive use.

10. Future-Proofing Business Practices

Sustainability is becoming a baseline expectation. Companies that adopt responsible recycling now are better prepared for future regulations, customer demands, and global sustainability trends.

When you google computer recycling near me, Triangle Ecycling is the first to come up in natural search. There’s a reason. We have been securely picking up, destroying data and refurbishing and recycling laptops for 14 years. We recycle over 150 tons of ewaste every year. We donate hundreds of computers and provide dozens of high school internships every year. We also donate 20% of our profits to local nonprofits and support our public schools. Join us in doing the right thing.

Windows 10 Going Dark Oct. 14 Has Businesses Recycling Laptops/Desktops

Q&A: Windows 10 end-of-life

Published: August 14, 2025
E-Scrap News
by Antoinette Smith

As of Oct. 14, Microsoft will discontinue free security updates, technical support and feature updates for the 10-year-old Windows 10 operating system, making PCs more vulnerable to security risks. As such, ITAD providers are facing an influx of devices that may differ from previous phaseouts. 

Windows 10 launched in late July 2015, and in 2023 Microsoft announced it would phase out support for the operating system (OS). Some devices can upgrade to Windows 11, and if a device meets certain qualifications, users can enroll in the consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, which gives them until Oct. 13, 2026, to upgrade. 

Last year, Microsoft announced pricing for extended support for schools and businesses, after an NGO successfully petitioned for the company to extend security updates for Windows 10.  Learn More….

Cloud Computing Data Center IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Market Gains Traction Amid Technological Advances

Triangle Ecycling is in the center of the bulls eye of a fast growing market. Awareness of the ewaste and sustainability impact of data center expansion makes companies like Triangle Ecycling key players for recycling laptops, desktops and server equipment

"The global Cloud Computing Data Center IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) market in the Information Technology and Telecom category is projected to reach USD 25 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2025 to 2031. With rising industrial adoption and continuous innovation in Information Technology and Telecom applications, the market is estimated to hit USD 12.5 billion in 2024, highlighting strong growth potential throughout the forecast period."

Cloud Computing Data Center IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Market Size & Forecast 2031
The cloud computing data center IT asset disposition market is experiencing rapid growth driven by the increasing adoption of cloud technologies and the rising need for secure, environmentally responsible disposal of obsolete IT equipment. Organizations are prioritizing data security and compliance with regulations, fueling demand for professional ITAD services. The growing volume of decommissioned servers, storage devices, and networking equipment from cloud data centers is contributing to market expansion. Additionally, the emphasis on sustainability and e-waste recycling is encouraging businesses to adopt certified ITAD solutions for proper data destruction and material recovery.

By 2031, the cloud computing data center IT asset disposition market is projected to grow significantly due to ongoing digital transformation initiatives and continuous cloud infrastructure upgrades. Enterprises are increasingly seeking ITAD services that offer value recovery, remarketing, and environmentally friendly recycling options. The market will benefit from technological advancements in secure data erasure, asset tracking, and automated disposition processes. Moreover, strategic partnerships among cloud service providers, ITAD vendors, and recycling companies are expected to enhance service offerings, driving widespread adoption of ITAD solutions across global cloud data center operations.

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Triangle Ecycling to Sponsor 46th annual Festival for the Eno

We’re excited to announce the 46th annual Festival for the Eno. Immerse yourself with live music, a juried craft show, food, and fun on the river. Tickets are on sale now. Don’t miss our amazing lineup of musicians headlined by Dom Flemons, Empire Strikes Brass, Dr. Bacon, and Shirlette Ammons!

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The Eno River Association

The Eno River Association is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization founded in 1966 with a mission to protect the natural, cultural and historic resources of the Eno River basin in northern Durham and Orange counties.

The Association has protected over 7,800 acres of natural and working lands and has helped create five local, state, and regional nature parks, including Eno River State Park, Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, West Point on the Eno City Park, Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve, and Little River Regional Park. The Association continues to acquire land and secure easements, as well as provide stewardship, education programs, and the annual Festival on the Eno to inspire others to prioritize our local, natural resources.