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Every year millions of pounds of electronic junk finds its way to the landfills to be buried forever. Unfortunately, toxic materials from this waste will leach into the ground while all of this electronic junk can be recycled.  Don't throw it away-recycle today!  Call 913-669-5848 or email for more information. We are an approved safe recycler and all electronics recycling services are FREE except for a small charge for CRT based products.

Got junk and you want it gone? Before you call 1-800-get-rid-of-it, consider what most junk haulers do with the stuff they get.......it goes into a landfill. At AVC Recovery Systems, we RECYCLE everything possible and what little left is then disposed of.

Just about everything can be recycled-lawn mowers, garden hose, patio furniture, plastic tubs, mirrors and even wood!

Give us a call today at 913-669-5848 and ask for our bid to remove your unwanted junk. It may cost less than 1-800-make-it-go-away’s bid, plus you will know that as much as possible will be recycled, not just tossed in a landfill.

Thanks again for considering AVC Recovery Systems!

Contact us by calling 913-669-5848 or email any time. 


We make regularly scheduled pick ups around the Kansas City area each month and can easily work you into our schedule.


We have two drop off locations, one located in Adrian MO and one in Olathe KS:
Please call 913-669-5848 prior to dropping off to insure someone will be available


15895 S. Pflumm Rd. Olathe KS 66062                       Adrian MO 64720
                 

Thanks again for considering AVC Recovery Systems!

Whats inside of a computer hard drive? Some pretty neat stuff including a precision electric motor and some very powerful magnets. The entire drive is well machined with extremely tight tolerances. The back side is home to a circuit board (controller) that has many small surface mount components. Other items in a drive include the drive platters and some silica gel absorbent to keep the delicate parts free of moisture.

Computer monitors are a mix of hazards as they not only contain a substantial  amount of lead, but stored energy as well. Even after the monitor has not been used, as much as 15,000 volts of stored electricity may be waiting for an unsuspecting technician. So, what of value is inside the monitor? A little bit of insulated copper wire, bare copper wire, a circuit board, ferrite, and the glass CRT tube. Like most computer related products, the plastic case is made of an impact resistant compound that must be recycled differently than other common types of plastic. The computer monitor is considered one of the most hazardous items to recycle.

A VCR is an interesting mix of mechanical and electronic technologies including finely machined gears, pulleys, levers, switches and motors. Fortunately these mechanical nightmares are on their way out! The best way to recycle them is by shredding then sorting out the  steel, copper, plastic, electronic components and other materials.

What is the biggest thing we have ever recycled? Probably an x-ray machine, similar to the one shown here. Weighing over 2 tons,  it was mostly composed of steel and aluminum. It also included a mile or so of wire, a big power supply and a mixed bag of electronic controls. It took a two man crew almost a week to totally dismantle it by hand

Frequently asked questions

How much do your recycling services cost?

Our services are 100% free with the exception of a $10 per unit charge for computer monitors. However, we will waive the monitor charge if we receive a complete computer unit (CPU, keyboard and mouse) with the monitor. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept TV sets until further notice. No amount of items is too large or too small-contact us so we can make arrangements to get the items.

Why the $10 charge for monitors?

Good question. The average computer monitor CRT (glass tube) contains about 5 lbs of lead and is considered hazardous waste. To dispose of them per state regulations, they must be sent to the Doe Run smelter near St. Louis MO for proper disposal. This charge helps cover shipping and processing costs. In the event the CRT’s may not be sent directly to the Doe Run facility, they will be sent to one of our approved recyclers such as Surplus Exchange in Kansas City.

Do you accept from individuals? Schools? Businesses?

Yes, yes and yes. We pick up items in different areas in the Kansas City area on a monthly basis. Simply contact us so we can set up a time to pick up the items. If you are in the area, we also accept your drop offs at our Adrian, MO facility which is just south of Kansas City on 71 highway.

What type of items to you recycle?

Anything electronic! Here is a short list: cell phones, computers, printers, scanners, fax machines, telephones, telephone systems, medical equipment (non nuclear), batteries (all kinds), monitors, VCR's, DVR's, CD players, x-ray machines, power supplies, radios, communication equipment, coax, wire, power packs, copiers, control panels, routers, switches, LAN and WAN equipment, cameras, WIFI gear, electronic toys, industrial controls, PLC's, relays, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, antennas, automotive electronics, ECU's, ECM's, satellite dishes (aluminum), satellite receivers and more. Again, we do not accept appliances of any kind except microwave ovens.

How big is your operation?

We have been in business for almost 5 years. Our yearly average (in weight) of recycled electronics averages close to 100 tons per year. The only thing that goes into the dumpster is trash, mostly paper products that cannot be recycled.

I saw the 60 Minutes show on junk going to foreign countries and polluting their environment. Do you ship out of the States?

Only working equipment may be shipped out of the United States. No scrap is sent overseas.

How much electronic junk is there in the United States?

Estimates show that there are many millions of pounds of new electronic waste every year. However, there are many millions of pounds of electronic junk already in the ground. The sad part is that ALL OF IT was 100% recyclable. Plastic, copper, gold, platinum, steel and glass contained in these items are simply wasted plus much of it will most likely contaminate the local ground water.

What exactly do you do with all this junk?

First, we try to find new homes for anything that is in working condition. In some cases we refurbish items that need only minor repairs. Everything else gets dismantled and sorted by type such as steel, copper, plastic etc. The sorted items are then sent to the appropriate recyclers for that type of item.

Do you destroy hard drives and other items that might contain sensitive information?

Without question. First we remove any name plates or documentation that might contain your name, company name, etc. Hard drives, floppy discs and CD roms are physically destroyed so that there is no chance of retrieving any type of data from them. Working hard drives are erased per Government specifications, eliminating any possibility that data could be retrieved.

Do you offer any other services?

Yes. We have a full line of inventory reduction and liquidation services. Contact us for more info!

AVC Recovery Systems is proud to introduce our MOBILE RECYCLING UNITS

Recycling is a necessary and important part of our everyday lives. Unfortunately, the cost of a large recycling facility can be expensive. So, we found a simple, quick and lower cost approach-the mobile recycling unit. Recyclable material is loaded on the truck, dismantled on the truck and then delivered to the appropriate material recyclers in the same truck.

Mobile recycling also uses less energy and allows us to have more time to devote to what we do best-RECYCLING! Call 913-669-5848 or email today for more information. We are an approved safe recycler and all electronics recycling services are FREE except for a small charge for CRT based products.