R2-CERTIFIED & COMPLIANT TELECOM RECYCLING NATIONWIDE
Recycle Your Telecom Equipment Securely & Responsibly
ROC Telecom provides R2-compliant telecom equipment recycling services designed to keep your business secure and your gear out of landfills. We ensure responsible handling, certified data destruction, full traceability, and environmental compliance every step of the way.
At ROC Telecom, we help data centers nationwide recycle decommissioned networking and telecom equipment—with security and sustainability at the core of everything we do. Our R2-compliant process includes certified data destruction, secure chain-of-custody, and detailed tracking to protect your business and your data. We’re committed to keeping e-waste out of landfills through responsible recycling and a strict zero-landfill policy for all processed equipment. With over 15 years of experience, we make it easy to recycle confidently—whether you’re clearing a few racks or decommissioning an entire facility.
End-to-end telecom recycling you can trust
Secure data destruction

Responsible material recovery

Downstream vendor management
Why work with us?
At ROC Telecom, we go beyond basic recycling. Our experienced team handles every detail — from secure pickup and certified data destruction to precise reporting and closed-loop downstream management. With 15+ years of experience, transparent pricing, and responsive support, we make protecting your data and the environment straightforward.
- R2-certified recycling with full data destruction
- RIOS-certified for quality, safety & environmental standards
- Secure facility with 24/7 surveillance & limited access
- End-to-end support, from pickup to processing
- We cover shipping costs & logistics
Responsive, knowledgeable team
Pounds recovered
Projects completed
Years of experience
R2 compliance
How it works
Our approach to telecom equipment recycling is secure, efficient, and fully certified. From your first contact to final reporting, we handle everything — equipment evaluation, logistics, data destruction, and environmental compliance — so you don’t have to.
Secure intake & manifest
Nationwide secure logistics into our 24/7 surveilled, restricted-access facility, tracked under a serialized chain of custody from pickup through processing.
Certified data destruction
Physical shredding of all data-bearing devices, 100% unrecoverable, under R2v3 secure-destruction protocols, with serialized Certificates of Destruction.
In-house dismantle & recovery
We segregate aluminum, copper, and circuit boards by material type, then ship direct to the refiner, returning precious metals to remanufacturing.
Certificates & reporting
Receive Certificates of Destruction and Recycling, plus verified mass-balance and on-request assay data for your Scope 3 and circular-economy disclosures.
Common questions
We recycle a wide range of gear, including boards, line cards, chassis, and full systems.
R2 (Responsible Recycling) certification is a globally recognized standard for electronics recycling. It ensures that recyclers follow strict protocols for environmental responsibility, data security, and downstream vendor management. At ROC Telecom, our R2 certification means your equipment is handled safely, securely, and in full compliance with the industry’s highest standards.
Yes. Whether your equipment is fully installed or already broken down, we’ll handle pickup from anywhere in the U.S.
Each shipment is inspected by a certified data security expert. Sensitive materials are kept in a secure, restricted-access facility under 24/7 surveillance and are physically destroyed by shredding — not just wiped.
Absolutely. We provide printed certificates for data destruction and responsible recycling, along with full chain-of-custody documentation.
No. We follow a strict zero-landfill policy. All materials are sorted, processed, and handled within a closed-loop system in compliance with R2 and RIOS standards.
Old telecom equipment often contains sensitive data that can put your business at risk if not handled properly. Certified data destruction ensures that all data-bearing devices are securely processed using verified, auditable methods — like physical shredding. With ROC Telecom, you get full documentation and certificates proving your data was destroyed in compliance with industry standards.
Recycling telecom equipment? Let's talk.
Fill out the form or call us at 585-406-1249 and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible! We provide certified data destruction, secure pickup from anywhere in the U.S., and a zero-landfill recycling process — with full documentation and certificates included.
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