How It Works
City of Seattle, Washington

“In Greater Seattle, Washington, Green Century stands as your reliable solution for onsite hard drive and SSD shredding services. Count on us for electronic waste disposal, universal waste management, data center decommissioning, recycling, and ITAD needs. Enjoy our white-glove pick-up service and take pride in our R2v3 and ISO certifications, reflecting our commitment to eco-friendly practices.”

Electronics Recycling Process
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Pick Up / Collection:

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  • Onsite data destruction / HDD/SSD shredding
  • Hardware decommission
  • Hardware removal
  • Pack and haul

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Secure Transport:

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  • Secure chain of custody
  • Controlled access to data containing devices.

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Sorting:

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  • Asset tag removal
  • Basic sorting

Hard Drive Destruction Services

Data Destruction:

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  • Data Containing devices are wiped or shredded
  • NIST 800-88 / Customizable to meet your compliance needs
  • Full reporting and certification of data destruction

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Process / Dismantle :

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  • Hand dismantling
  • Sorting into further categories for recycling

recycling components

Recycle:

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  • R2v3 certified
  • Metal recovery / processing

refurbish electronics

Refurbish:

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  • Repair
  • Asset audit report /inventory /disposition

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Remarket:

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  • Resale
  • Donate
  • ITAD services

reporting

Reporting:

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  • R2v3, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
  • Downstream chain of custody
  • Certificate of recycling (weight only)
  • Certificate of Data destruction
  • Serialized asset report

Schedule A Pick-Up

We service Oregon and Washington

Order a Mail-In Kit

Mail in your electronic waste no matter where you are

September 2026

Public Drop-Off Update

Public drop-off will be closed Friday, September 25; Saturday, September 26; and Monday, September 28.

SW Location — Tigard

We will reopen at our new SW location on Thursday, October 1, 2026:

13170 SW Wall St, Tigard, Oregon 97223

NW Location — Portland

We will continue to accept public drop-off materials in NW Portland at our NEW drop-off location:

3251 NW 29th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97210