Free Pickup vs Drop-Off

Stop Hauling Your Own E-Waste

When it's time to dispose of old electronics, many businesses default to loading up a truck and driving to a recycler. But there's a better way. Free on-site pickup saves your team hours of work, maintains a secure chain of custody, and eliminates the liability of transporting data-bearing devices in your own vehicle.

The Chain of Custody Issue

When your employees transport electronics containing sensitive data in a personal or company vehicle, you create a gap in your chain of custody. What if a hard drive falls out of the truck? What if equipment is left unattended during a stop? With professional pickup, EverTrade's trained team takes custody at your location with documented handoff. From that moment, every device is tracked, secured, and accounted for until final destruction.

The Hidden Cost of Drop-Off

Drop-off might seem free, but consider the real costs: 2-4 hours of staff time gathering, loading, driving, and unloading equipment. Gas and vehicle wear. The risk of worker injury lifting heavy servers and monitors. The productivity lost while your IT team plays moving crew instead of doing their actual jobs. For a typical office cleanout, the hidden cost of DIY drop-off easily exceeds $200-500 in labor alone.

The Verdict: Free Pickup Is the Smart Choice

Free pickup saves time, eliminates liability, maintains chain of custody, and costs you literally nothing. There's no reason for your team to spend hours hauling equipment when EverTrade will come to you, handle everything, and provide full documentation — all at no charge.