40 Years of Expertise

In the late 1970s, the microcomputer revolution brought electronics into the business world at an unprecedented scale. By 1984, PCs, CRT monitors, floppy drives, and early printers became the standard in businesses and schools. By the 90's, internet-connected computers were common in homes. These devices contained leaded glass, cadmium, mercury, and other chemical-laden materials safe when in use but hazardous when discarded.

Landfills quickly saw the first wave of obsolete equipment. By the mid-1980s, U.S. municipalities were burying tens of thousands of tons of circuit boards and monitors annually. Early studies revealed that heavy metals were leaching into groundwater, prompting the 1986 Basel Convention discussions and the first U.S. state-level e-waste laws.

Global e-waste generation grew from virtually zero in 1980 to 2 million metric tons by 1990, then exploded to 20 million tons by 2000 and over 59 million tons by 2023 (UN Global E-waste Monitor). Only 17–22% is currently documented and properly recycled. The rapid obsolescence cycles—mainframes to PCs to laptops to smartphones—creates a continuous waste stream that traditional municipal systems were never designed to handle. Responsible electronics recycling is more critical than ever to sustainably reduce the growth of e-waste pollution and preserve our planet's resources.

We uphold the strictest standards of data-security and environmental protection for fortune 500s, government agencies, international organizations, and many of our region's leading businesses.

We are certified to the strictest standards in the industry

At TBS Technologies, we've earned the confidence of diverse clients throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, and Maryland over our 40+ years in business.

From school districts ensuring secure data handling for student records to aerospace companies safeguarding proprietary designs, major distributors streamlining their supply chains, pharmaceutical firms complying with stringent regulations, and many more—we provide certified ITAD, data destruction, and recycling services tailored to protect sensitive assets and maximize value.

Your trust is our foundation.