Los Angeles's Trusted Electronics Recycling Partner

AK Recycling accepts a comprehensive range of electronic devices and equipment. Our facility handles computers and laptops, monitors and displays, televisions of all types, printers and scanners, mobile phones and tablets, servers and networking equipment, audio/video equipment, gaming consoles, and much more. We work with both residential customers who have a few old devices and large corporations retiring thousands of pieces of obsolete equipment.

Our team can assess your specific recycling needs and provide tailored solutions to ensure every item is handled properly and responsibly. We adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations governing electronic waste disposal, giving you complete peace of mind that your electronics are being handled correctly.

Whether you're clearing out a home office or retiring an entire data center, AK Recycling has the capacity, expertise, and certifications to manage your e-waste effectively. Our team is trained in safe handling of hazardous components including lead, mercury, cadmium, and other materials found in electronic devices.

If you're unsure whether a specific item qualifies, give us a call at 323.581.5700 or visit our Acceptable Materials page for a comprehensive list of items we process.

For many common consumer electronics, AK Recycling offers free drop-off recycling at our Los Angeles facility located at 2105 E. 25th ST. Items such as computers, laptops, printers, and most household electronics can typically be dropped off at no charge.

Some items—particularly large CRT monitors and televisions—may carry a small processing fee due to the complexity of safely handling the lead and other hazardous materials they contain. These fees help cover the specialized equipment and processes required to safely extract and neutralize these materials without harming workers or the environment.

For businesses with larger volumes of equipment, we offer competitive pricing models that often result in overall cost savings compared to other disposal methods. We can also provide certificates of recycling and data destruction, which have real compliance value for businesses operating under HIPAA, SOX, or other regulatory frameworks.

Contact us directly to discuss your specific needs and get a detailed quote. We're committed to making responsible recycling as accessible and affordable as possible for everyone in the Los Angeles community.

Yes, AK Recycling provides professional pickup services for businesses, government agencies, schools, and other organizations throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Our pickup service is designed to make the recycling process as convenient as possible for busy organizations that can't easily transport large quantities of electronics.

Our pickup service includes scheduling at your convenience, a professional team to safely pack and load your electronics, documentation for all items collected, and certificates of recycling and data destruction upon completion. We can handle anything from a few computers to an entire warehouse of obsolete equipment.

For large-scale equipment retirements or IT asset disposition (ITAD) projects, we offer comprehensive service packages that include full inventory management, serialized tracking, and detailed reports for your compliance and audit needs. Our team follows strict chain-of-custody protocols from collection to final processing.

To schedule a pickup, visit our Schedule a Pick-up page or call us at 323.581.5700. Our logistics team will work with you to find the most convenient time and ensure all your recycling needs are met efficiently and affordably.

Data security is a top priority at AK Recycling. We understand that information stored on computers, servers, hard drives, and mobile devices is often sensitive and confidential. Our data destruction processes ensure that no data can ever be recovered from devices we recycle.

We employ multiple certified methods of data destruction depending on the device type and security requirements: software-based data wiping using DoD 5220.22-M and NIST 800-88 standards, physical degaussing for magnetic media, and physical shredding for drives requiring the highest security level. All data destruction is performed by trained, background-checked technicians at our secure Los Angeles facility.

Following completion, we provide a Certificate of Data Destruction that documents what was destroyed, when, how, and by whom. This certificate is essential documentation for compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, SOX, FACTA, and other data privacy regulations. Our process maintains an unbroken chain of custody from collection through destruction.

For organizations with the most stringent security requirements, we can arrange for witnessed destruction where your representative observes the physical destruction of data storage devices. Visit our Data Security page or contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

AK Recycling holds multiple certifications and operates in full compliance with all applicable environmental regulations. We are proud to be an e-Steward certified recycler, widely recognized as the gold standard in responsible electronics recycling. The e-Steward certification requires meeting rigorous standards for environmental responsibility, worker health and safety, and data security.

Our operations comply with California's Electronic Waste Recycling Act, federal EPA regulations, OSHA workplace safety requirements, and all applicable hazardous materials handling laws. We maintain comprehensive records of all materials we process, including downstream vendors and recycling methods, ensuring complete transparency in our recycling chain.

We do not export hazardous e-waste to developing countries—a serious and unfortunately common problem in the recycling industry. Every item we process is handled domestically by certified downstream partners. We believe responsible recycling means accounting for every component's entire lifecycle.

Our certifications are available for review, and we can provide documentation of our compliance status for your records. Proper certification isn't just a legal requirement—it's fundamental to doing the right thing for our community and our planet.

AK Recycling is based in Los Angeles at 2105 E. 25th Street and primarily serves the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. Our service area includes the City of Los Angeles and surrounding communities—downtown LA, East LA, South LA, the San Fernando Valley, Long Beach, Pasadena, and many neighboring cities and counties throughout Southern California.

For businesses with large quantities of electronics requiring pickup service, we can accommodate requests from across the greater Southern California region. Our logistics team can arrange cost-effective pickup routes serving multiple facilities in a single trip, making enterprise-level recycling efficient regardless of location within the region.

Drop-off recycling is available at our Los Angeles facility during regular business hours. We encourage individuals and small businesses to bring electronics directly to our facility for the most convenient and cost-effective recycling experience. Our team is available to assist with unloading heavy or bulky items.

If you're unsure whether your location falls within our service area, please call us at 323.581.5700. Our team will help determine the best way to serve your recycling needs, whether that's directing you to our facility or arranging pickup from your location.