Education Electronics Recycling Katy
FERPA-compliant electronics recycling and secure data destruction for education facilities in Katy, TX. Certificates of destruction included.
Education IT Disposal Challenges in Katy
Education organizations in Katy face unique challenges when retiring IT equipment. As a major education hub in Harris/Fort Bend/Waller County, Katy has significant demand for compliant electronics disposal.
- Summer technology refresh cycles require recycling hundreds of devices on a tight timeline
- Student data on Chromebooks, iPads, and laptops must be securely destroyed per FERPA
- Budget constraints make free recycling with value recovery appealing
- Aging computer labs and 1:1 device programs create recurring recycling needs
Serving Education in Katy
EverTrade provides FERPA-compliant electronics recycling throughout Katy, including Katy Mills Mall, LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, Katy Boardwalk, Energy Corridor and surrounding areas. With a population of 21,000+ (city) / 400,000+ (Greater Katy), Katy is home to a growing education sector that we are proud to serve. We work closely with Katy ISD for technology refresh projects.
Education Equipment We Recycle
Chromebooks
Student Chromebooks from 1:1 programs — all manufacturers
iPads & Tablets
Student and classroom tablets from all grades
Desktop Computers
Computer lab desktops, teacher workstations, and admin PCs
Laptops
Staff laptops, loaner devices, and shared classroom laptops
AV Equipment
Projectors, document cameras, interactive whiteboards, and speakers
Why Katy Education Facilities Choose EverTrade
- Free recycling helps stretch school district technology budgets
- FERPA-compliant data destruction with certificates for student data
- Summer scheduling to accommodate school refresh timelines
- Volume pricing and value recovery for recent-model devices
Education IT Disposal Process
1. Consultation
Contact us to discuss your education compliance requirements and equipment inventory.
2. Secure Pickup
We pick up from your Katy facility with documented chain of custody.
3. Certified Destruction
FERPA-compliant data destruction. Each device documented by serial number.
4. Documentation
Receive certificates of destruction and compliance reports for your audit records.
Education Recycling in Katy — FAQ
Do you provide FERPA-compliant recycling in Katy?
Yes! EverTrade provides FERPA, COPPA, NIST 800-88-compliant electronics recycling for education facilities in Katy. Every device is processed with documented chain of custody and certificates of destruction.
What education equipment do you recycle in Katy?
We accept all types of education electronics including chromebooks, ipads & tablets, desktop computers, and more. Free pickup is available for Katy businesses with qualifying volumes.
How do you handle sensitive education data?
All data-bearing devices undergo NIST 800-88 compliant destruction. Education facilities receive individual certificates of destruction documenting serial numbers and sanitization methods for FERPA compliance.
Do you pick up from education facilities in Katy?
Absolutely! We provide free pickup for education facilities throughout Katy, including the Katy Mills Mall area. Our team understands the scheduling and security needs of education environments.
Do you pick up electronics in Katy?
Yes! We provide free business pickup throughout Katy, Cinco Ranch, and the Energy Corridor. Our facility is just 25 minutes from most Katy locations.
Can you handle Katy ISD school equipment?
Absolutely. We work with school districts for bulk technology refresh projects. We provide secure data destruction and all required compliance documentation.
Related Glossary Terms
Data Wiping
Data wiping is a software-based method of overwriting all data on a storage device with random patterns, making the original data unrecoverable while keeping the drive reusable.
Data SecurityNIST 800-88
NIST Special Publication 800-88 is the U.S. government standard for media sanitization, providing guidelines for securely erasing data from storage devices before disposal or reuse.
Data SecurityCertificate of Destruction
A certificate of destruction is an official document issued by a recycler confirming that specific IT assets have been securely destroyed and data has been rendered unrecoverable.
GeneralE-Waste
Electronic waste (e-waste) refers to discarded electronic devices and equipment, including computers, monitors, phones, and peripherals that have reached end-of-life.
Schedule School District Pickup in Katy
Free recycling for schools. FERPA-compliant data destruction.