Midwest Computer Brokers – Electronics Recycling, Walford IA

Name: Midwest Computer Brokers
Address: 100 3rd St N, Walford, Walford, IA, US
Telephone: +1 319-845-2075

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About This Location

Midwest Computer Brokers and its recycling arm, Midwest Electronic Recovery (MER), claim to be Iowa's largest computer and electronics recycler, operating a 40,000-square-foot, four-building facility in Walford that handles everything from desktop PCs to CRT televisions.

What this location Accepts

✓ Desktop computers and laptops

✓ Computer monitors (CRT fee applies)

✓ Keyboards and mice

✓ Printers, copiers, and scanners (fee may apply)

✓ Televisions including CRTs (fee applies)

✓ VCRs and DVD players

✓ Networking hardware (routers, switches, hubs)

✓ Servers and mainframes (fee may apply for large equipment)

✓ Disk drives and hard drives

✓ Audio/visual equipment

✓ Telephones (landline and mobile)

✓ Fax machines

✓ Circuit boards

✓ Cable and satellite equipment

✓ Computer cables and wires

✓ Computer manuals and software media

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What they do not accept

✕ Household appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators, etc.)

✕ Microwaves

✕ Lighting fixtures

Fees

CRT monitors and CRT televisions — Starting at $0.25/lb (described as among the most competitive domestic CRT rates)
Large servers and mainframes on wheels — Fee may apply — contact MER for quote
Most computers, components, networking hardware, and desktop printers — Free

Programs & events

Midwest Electronic Recovery (MER) — Iowa's largest e-waste recycler; de-manufactures obsolete electronics into component parts, featuring a state-of-the-art CRT processor at the 40,000 sq ft Walford campus.
Refurbished Computer Sales — Midwest Computer Brokers refurbishes and resells computers and components. Walk-in store at same address.
Data Destruction — Certified data destruction with Certificate of Destruction provided. Mobile shredding also available.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment to drop off old electronics at Midwest Computer Brokers in Walford?

No appointment is needed for typical household drop-offs. Walk in Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM. For large business or institutional volumes, call the recycling line at 319-845-2001 to arrange logistics.

Is there a fee to recycle a CRT TV or old computer monitor?

Yes. CRT (tube-style) televisions and monitors carry a fee starting at $0.25 per pound. Most other electronics — desktop computers, laptops, keyboards, networking gear, and desktop printers — are accepted free. Call 319-845-2001 to get an estimate for heavier CRT items before you drive in.

Will Midwest Electronic Recovery destroy my data before recycling my hard drive?

Yes. MER guarantees data destruction and provides a Certificate of Recycling or Destruction. This covers both hard drives recycled on-site and drives removed from systems brought in for recycling.

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