Sycamore International Sustainable Electronic Recycling
Recycling Center in West Grove, Pennsylvania
About This Location
Sycamore International Sustainable Electronic Recycling, located at 431 W. Baltimore Pike in West Grove, PA (Chester County), is a fully certified IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) company and electronics recycler founded in 2010. Primarily a business-to-business ITAD processor serving enterprises, schools, and healthcare organizations across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, Sycamore also opens its doors to local residents for free e-waste drop-off — including TVs — by appointment at their secure 16-acre processing complex. The facility holds R2v3, NAID-AAA, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications and operates on 100% renewable energy via an on-site solar microgrid with Iron Flow battery storage, ensuring a zero-landfill, carbon-neutral recycling process. Residents must call (866) 620-8434 Ext. 706 to schedule a drop-off or for assistance upon arrival; no residential pickup service is offered.
What Sycamore International Sustainable Electronic Recycling Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics
What they do not accept
The not-accepted list above is drawn from Sycamore's community event guidelines (via Penn Township). Restrictions for direct facility drop-offs may differ; call (866) 620-8434 Ext. 706 to confirm before visiting.
Fees
- Residential electronics drop-off (computers, TVs, monitors, phones, etc.) — Free
- Commercial/business ITAD services — Quote-based; a basic service fee may apply for equipment with limited reuse value to cover certified handling, data destruction, and recycling costs
- Solar panel drop-off — Call (866) 620-8434 for scheduling and fee information; appointment required
Access & restrictions
Primarily a business-to-business ITAD facility; local residential e-waste drop-offs are accepted as a community service. Residential customers must call (866) 620-8434 Ext. 706 to schedule a drop-off or upon arrival for assistance. No residential pickup service offered. · Appointment required · Residential drop-offs require a call ahead (Ext. 706) to schedule or for assistance on arrival. Solar panel drop-offs are strictly by appointment. Community drive-through events require pre-registration and are limited to 60 lbs of electronics per vehicle and two TVs per vehicle; business/commercial assets are not accepted at events.
Programs & events
- IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) — Secure, R2v3-certified end-to-end IT asset disposition for enterprises, healthcare, and education: pickup, NAID-AAA certified data destruction, refurbishment, and responsible recycling with serialized chain-of-custody reporting.
- Free Community E-Recycling Events — Drive-through e-recycling events hosted at local venues (e.g., Penn Township). Free for residents; limit 60 lbs per vehicle and two TVs. Pre-registration encouraged. Household electronics only.
- Solar Panel Recycling — Bulk PV module recycling and refurbishment, recovering up to 95% of materials including rare metals and glass. Drop-offs by appointment only.
- NAID-AAA Certified Data Destruction — Certified secure data destruction; devices wiped to NIST 800-88 standards or physically shredded. Free for residential drop-off customers.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania COSTARS Contract — Sycamore holds a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania contract (COSTARS) for Electronic Waste Removal & Recycling Services, enabling PA municipalities and agencies to procure services directly.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can residents drop off electronics at Sycamore's West Grove facility?
Yes. Sycamore accepts local residential e-waste drop-offs for recycling and free data destruction as a community service. Call (866) 620-8434 Ext. 706 to schedule your drop-off or for assistance when you arrive.
Is there a charge for residential drop-offs, including TVs?
No — Sycamore offers free drop-off recycling for accepted residential electronics, including televisions, as a community service. Business and commercial ITAD services are quote-based and may carry a fee for obsolete equipment.
Do I need to wipe my devices before bringing them in?
No. Sycamore handles data destruction on-site. However, they recommend signing out of iCloud, Google, and Find My Device before drop-off to allow refurbishment rather than shredding where possible, and removing any SIM cards, SD cards, or accessories you want to keep.
Will Sycamore pick up electronics from my home?
No. Sycamore does not offer residential pickup services. Residential electronics must be dropped off at the facility at 431 W. Baltimore Pike, West Grove, PA 19390. Pickup services are available for commercial and institutional ITAD clients.
What certifications does Sycamore hold, and what do they mean for my recycling?
Sycamore is certified R2v3 (Responsible Recycling), NAID-AAA (Secure Data Destruction), ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety), and is HIPAA Compliant. These certifications ensure your data is securely destroyed and that no material goes to landfill — everything is either refurbished for reuse or sent to vetted downstream recyclers.
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