Top 10 Most Common Office Devices Recycled in 2025

As technology continues to evolve at record speed, businesses are upgrading their office equipment more often than ever before. With each upgrade comes an important responsibility in properly disposing of outdated electronics. We’ve seen a clear shift in 2025 toward smarter, greener e-waste management here at Protek Recycling. Companies are choosing to recycle office electronics to protect data, recover valuable materials and reduce their environmental footprint.

Here’s a look at the most commonly recycled office devices this year and why proper electronics recycling matters more than ever.

Desktop Computers

Even as laptops dominate modern offices, desktop computers remain one of the top recycled items. Many companies are replacing older tower units with more compact, energy-efficient systems. Recycling desktops is essential because they contain valuable metals like copper, aluminum, and gold along with hazardous materials that should never end up in landfills. We securely remove, disassemble, and process these components to ensure maximum material recovery and environmental safety.

Laptops and Tablets

Lightweight, portable and powerful, laptops and tablets are replaced more frequently than desktops, often every three to four years. Their smaller size doesn’t mean they’re harmless; lithium batteries, circuit boards, and displays all require careful handling. Businesses also rely on certified recyclers to ensure secure data destruction before any recycling takes place, protecting sensitive information while maintaining compliance with data privacy regulations.

Monitors and Displays

Whether upgrading to larger screens or switching to dual setups, offices retire monitors regularly. Recycling these devices prevents harmful substances, like leaded glass and mercury, from contaminating the environment. Flat-panel monitors also contain valuable plastics and metals that can be reused in new products. Through ProTek’s eco-friendly electronics recycling process, old monitors are safely dismantled, keeping hazardous materials out of landfills.

Printers, Scanners and Multifunction Devices

Office printers and scanners have long lifespans but are often replaced due to high maintenance costs or changing printing needs. These devices contain motors, circuit boards, and even memory storage that can retain sensitive data. ProTek ensures these devices are both securely wiped and responsibly recycled. Toner cartridges and ink components are also handled through specialized recycling channels to prevent chemical waste.

Networking Equipment and Servers

As businesses adopt cloud computing and faster network infrastructure, older routers, switches and servers are frequently decommissioned. Recycling this equipment helps recover valuable metals while ensuring old drives and components are fully destroyed to protect company data. ProTek Recycling offers IT asset recycling programs that include pickup, certified data destruction and compliant recycling – ideal for companies upgrading their technology stacks.

Office Phones and Mobile Devices

From desk phones to smartphones, communication equipment represents a large portion of e-waste in offices today. Many organizations are transitioning to VoIP and unified communication systems, leaving older devices unused. ProTek’s recycling process ensures that materials like gold, silver, and palladium are recovered from these smaller electronics, while batteries and plastics are processed in accordance with environmental standards.

Computer Peripherals and Accessories

Keyboards, mice, cables, docking stations, and external drives often pile up in drawers or storage closets. While small, these accessories add up quickly and contain recyclable components. We encourage businesses to include peripherals in their e-waste pickup requests to ensure a complete, clutter-free and sustainable office cleanout.

External Storage Devices

Hard drives, SSDs, and backup systems are critical for data retention but eventually reach the end of their useful life. Proper disposal is vital to prevent data breaches and to recover metals and circuit components. ProTek specializes in secure hard drive destruction and recycling, ensuring all data is permanently destroyed before components are repurposed.

Small Electronics and Office Gadgets

Projectors, webcams, headsets, smartwatches, and even digital assistants contribute to the growing office e-waste stream. Many of these devices contain batteries and rare earth materials that can be recovered through certified recycling. By partnering with ProTek Recycling, offices can ensure that even smaller devices are handled safely and sustainably.

Partner with ProTek Recycling for Sustainable Office Technology Disposal

Whether your company is upgrading its computers, decommissioning a data center, or clearing out outdated office equipment, ProTek Recycling offers tailored recycling solutions. Our team ensures all devices are processed securely, sustainably, and in compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Join the growing number of businesses in 2025 that are choosing to recycle smarter. Contact ProTek Recycling today to schedule an electronics recycling pickup or learn more about our secure IT asset disposal services.