Why Choose E-Waste Fredericksburg?
We operate from a residential address by design — that means lower overhead and a focus on service and security for our neighbors. We are personal, transparent, and community-driven, and we accept a wider variety of items than many event-based or corporate recyclers.
Nearby recycling options (quick look)
- uBreakiFix by Asurion – Fredericksburg
1909 Plank Road, Fredericksburg. Accepts phones, laptops, consoles, printers. Good for repairs and quick drops; not focused on bulky items or in-depth data destruction.
uBreakiFix — Tech Recycling - eAsset Solutions (serves Fredericksburg)
R2v3 / RIOS certified; offers pickups, mail-in, on-site destruction, and certificates of destruction. Typically enterprise-focused and requires travel or appointment.
eAsset Solutions — Service Area - Greenchip Recycling
10 Harkness Boulevard, Fredericksburg. Certified e-Stewards / R2v3; enterprise & IT asset disposition orientation.
Greenchip — Electronics Recycling - Spotsylvania County & R-Board Events
Household hazardous waste and electronics events (Chancellor Recycling Center and Stafford Regional Airport). Event-based; some items like CRTs or TVs may not be accepted at certain events.
Spotsylvania HHW • R-Board HHW / Events - FortuneWEEE
Local pickup & appointment drop-off available; good for displays and bulk electronics but requires scheduling.
FortuneWEEE — Free Local Pickup
Why E-Waste Fredericksburg is a better fit for many neighbors
| Feature / Advantage | Other Providers (summary) | E-Waste Fredericksburg |
|---|---|---|
| Drop-off access | Often limited to business hours or annual events (appointments required). | 24/7 residential drop-off — no appointment needed; convenient for neighbors and busy schedules. |
| Secure data deletion | Enterprise recyclers provide certificates (when requested); some walk-in/repair locations do not wipe by default. | Personal, secure data wiping included for each device — handled locally and transparently. |
| Accepted items | Some centers or events exclude CRTs, TVs, batteries, solar panels, or lab equipment. | Broad acceptance: laptops, desktops, CRTs, TVs, consoles, batteries, UPS units, solar panels, lab gear, and more. |
| Cost to customer | Free at some events but fees commonly apply for TVs/CRTs or distant pickups. | Free drop-off; $5 pickup under 200 lbs when available — transparent and low-cost. |
| Local connection | Mostly corporate, institutional, or event-based providers. | Locally run, student-led — focused on community, education, and reinvesting donations into learning. |
Short summary
Always open drop-off, data-first handling included, and wide acceptance of items — all with straightforward, low-cost pickup when possible. We're local, approachable, and community-focused.