Security
Reconext employs the highest levels of data security and transparency throughout our ITAD process.
Testing & Grading
Value Recovery
Reporting
Benefits of Reconext ITAD
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Higher Recovery Value
More devices enter refurbishment and component-harvesting paths because Reconext operates large repair and rework programs. This leads to stronger financial outcomes for your organization.
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OEM-Level Quality and Compliance
Our refurbishment and recovery standards reflect the same technical requirements used in global OEM programs. The documentation meets the expectations of enterprise IT, security, and regulatory teams.
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Lower Operational and Security Risk
The full lifecycle takes place within one integrated network that handles logistics, testing, repair, recovery, and recycling. Fewer transfers protect custody, compliance, and data integrity.
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Circularity with Measurable Impact
Reconext focuses on extending product and component life before recycling. ESG metrics quantify CO₂, water, and materials saved, which can support sustainability reporting and procurement planning.
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Transparent, Serialized Data
Every step matches back to individual serial numbers. This creates traceable and defensible records that support internal audits and external oversight.
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Global Scale and Process Consistency
Reconext facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia follow the same workflows. This allows large organizations to standardize ITAD across regions with predictable outcomes.
Case Studies
These examples highlight how our ITAD Services prioritize data security, sustainability, complete chain of custody and detailed reporting.
Unlocking Value from Extracted Network Equipment: A Lifecycle Optimization Program
сase Study 1
From Unknown Inventory to Recoverable Assets: A Telecom Network Equipment Recovery Strategy
Our solution
Reconext implemented a centralized, end-to-end recovery program designed to bring returned network devices back into a controlled lifecycle.
Equipment was collected from field locations and transported to an in-country service hub where a range of recovery processes were performed, including:
- Device screening and condition assessment
- Cleaning and preparation for testing
- Component harvesting where appropriate
- Refurbishment and functional validation
- Responsible recycling for non-recoverable units
Devices suitable for reuse were prepared for redeployment within the client’s infrastructure. Surplus equipment was remarketed and resold through Reconext’s established secondary market partner and broker network.
Our client
A major provider of cable television, broadband internet, and telephone services needed Reconext to help efficiently manage returned equipment across their large installed base.
The outcomes
- Maximum value recovery from returned network devices
- Significant contribution to the client’s environmental target setting by avoiding landfills and incineration
- Revenue and cash generation while shortening the client’s balance sheet
- Upgrade and Optimization of the client supply chain and network device lifecycle
- Massive savings on “new-Buys” by re-using refurbished network devices for new infrastructure projects
Client’s challenge
Over time, the client accumulated a large volume of returned network devices stored across multiple field locations. The exact quantity, condition, and status of these assets were unclear. Without reliable visibility into the inventory, the organization had:
- No consolidated view of obsolete, damaged, or excess equipment stored in the field
- Limited data on whether returned devices could be refurbished or reused
- Uncertainty about the potential resale value of surplus equipment.
Client’s challenge
- Loss or difficulty tracking network assets after extraction from sites
- Limited visibility into asset condition and potential reuse value
- Legacy systems and non-interoperable databases between network records and asset registers
- Significant freight and storage costs associated with surplus and obsolete equipment
- Difficulty safeguarding and capturing value from extracted network assets
Our client
The outcomes
- Full asset visibility with accurate inventory and lifecycle control
- Higher reuse of refurbished devices, reducing new equipment purchases
- Reduced freight, storage, and handling costs across the supply chain
- Faster processing and improved tracking through automated workflows
- Maximized value recovery through reuse, resale, and responsible recycling
сase Study 2
Unlocking Value from Extracted Network Equipment: A Lifecycle Optimization Program
Our solution
Reconext implemented a hub-and-spoke recovery model to centralize testing, improve asset visibility, and streamline network equipment lifecycle management.
- Centralized testing and asset reconciliation
- Regional intake and triage processing
- Embedded program management team
- Automated asset tracking and reporting
- Reuse, resale, and responsible recycling pathways
Global ITAD Solutions
Data-Driven Insights for Higher Asset Values
Our ITAD Process
Program Setup and Asset Identification
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Secure Logistics and Full Chain of Custody
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Intake, Registration, and Sorting
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Data Sanitization and Destruction
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Testing, Grading, and Engineering Assessment
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Refurbishment, Harvesting, and Circular Recovery
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Refurbishment: We restore complete units to a usable condition for redeployment or resale. Harvesting: We recover high-value components such as DIMMs, boards, displays, and drives and prepare them for use in customer operations or OEM supply chains.
Circular recovery: We return usable parts and materials into circular channels that reduce the need for new manufacturing.
This approach places reuse first and recycling only after all recovery options are exhausted.
Remarketing and Financial Settlement
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Responsible Recycling and Verified Downstream Flows
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Reporting, Compliance Packs, and ESG Metrics
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ITAD Services for Various Devices
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Laptops
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Desktops
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All-in-one computers
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Servers
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Networking equipment
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Mobile phones
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Wearables
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Data storage devices including hard drives
Global Management Platform
Protecting Your Data with Secure Data Destruction
Certified Audited Facilities
and Secure Logistics
Reconext operates certified, audited facilities and utilizes secure logistics to ensure assets are managed with precision, security, and environmental responsibility. We maintain rigorous certifications that validate our approach to e-waste recycling, parts harvesting, and secure data handling, including:
- R2 (Responsible Recycling): Environmental, health, safety, and data security controls
- ADISA: Forensic-level data sanitization processes
- NIST 800-88: Compliance with data erasure and media destruction guidelines
- ISO 27001: Structured governance, risk management, and protection of sensitive information.
Additionally, our facilities hold broader operational certifications, including ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001 (Health and Safety), CTPAT (secure global logistics), and WEEELABEX (European WEEE treatment standards).
Why Reconext
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Unified reverse logistics and ITAD
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Engineering-led testing and repair
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Higher recovery from complex assets
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Real circularity and harvesting
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OEM-level quality and compliance
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Transparent, serialized reporting
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Global footprint with consistent processes
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One partner for the entire lifecycle
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Frequently Asked ITAD Questions
What compliance standards does Reconext adhere to?
Reconext adheres to local and global regulations. Please see the chart at the bottom of this page for more information.
How does Reconext ensure the security of data-bearing devices?
Reconext has a secure chain of custody, tracking and documenting all assets throughout the entire process, with secure transport and storage protocols to ensure the safety of all data-bearing devices. Reconext utilizes our own ADISA products claim tested equipment to ensure secure data erasure.
What kind of reporting does Reconext provide?
What certifications does Reconext have for responsible IT asset disposal?
Many Reconext facilities are R2 v3 certified (see the chart at the bottom of this page for details), which is one of the most stringent and globally recognized certifications for responsible IT asset disposal, ensuring that all assets are processed in an environmentally responsible manner.
What data destruction methods does Reconext use?
Our data erasure processes can conform to:
- DoD 5220.22-M Clear – Department of Defense
- HMG Infosec Standard No. 5 Baseline – United Kingdom
- NIST 800-80 – US National Institute of Standards and Technology
- NZSIT 402 – New Zealand Government
- ACSI-33 – Australian Department of Defense
- NCSC-TG-025 – US National Security Agency
- ISM 6.2.92 – Australia Government
- CSEC ITSG-06 – Canadian Government
What is Reconext's policy for environmentally responsible disposal of IT assets?
Does Reconext have a global reach?
Reconext has a global presence and is able to handle IT asset disposal in all key regions where our customers operate, with a network of audited downstream partners to ensure compliance and consistency.
What kind of customer service does Reconext provide?
Reconext provides personalized and responsive customer service and support, with a dedicated team available to answer any questions and provide timely updates throughout the entire disposition process. Please contact us here with further details about your inquiry, and we’ll get back to you within two business days.
What types of devices are accepted for ITAD services?
- Laptops
- Desktops
- All-in-one computers
- Servers
- Networking equipment
- Data storage devices including hard drives
- Mobile phones
- Wearable devices such as smartwatches and fitness trackers