R2-certified medical equipment recycling for X-Ray, MRI, ultrasound, and CT systems. HIPAA-compliant disposal with complete dismantling and material recovery services.
Medical e-waste encompasses electronic medical equipment that has reached end-of-life, including:
Unlike standard e-waste, medical equipment contains hazardous materials like lead, mercury, and beryllium, along with sensitive patient data that requires specialized handling and destruction.
X-ray machines contain valuable metals including copper, aluminum, and precious metals, but also hazardous lead shielding that requires specialized handling. Our X-ray machine recycling service includes:
Common X-Ray Equipment We Recycle:
MRI systems are among the most complex medical devices to dispose of properly. Our MRI disposal service handles every aspect of decommissioning:
MRI Systems We Process:
Ultrasound systems contain circuit boards with precious metals, LCD screens, and lithium batteries that require proper recycling. Our ultrasound recycling program ensures:
Ultrasound Equipment Types:
CT (Computed Tomography) scanners require specialized dismantling due to their size, weight, and component complexity:
Healthcare facilities must comply with multiple regulations governing medical equipment disposal:
Failure to comply can result in significant fines, legal liability, and reputational damage.
Medical equipment contains materials that pose serious environmental risks if improperly disposed:
Our R2 certification ensures these materials are processed using environmentally responsible methods, preventing contamination of soil and groundwater.
Medical imaging equipment and diagnostic devices often store patient data, including:
Our medical e-waste recycling service includes HIPAA-compliant data destruction using Department of Defense-approved methods, providing certificates of data destruction for your compliance records.
Contact us with details about your medical equipment. We'll provide a free assessment and quote, and in many cases, we may be able to purchase your equipment if it has resale value or high commodity content.
We coordinate all aspects of equipment removal with scheduling that minimizes disruption to your operations, professional rigging for large equipment like MRI and CT scanners, licensed transportation for hazardous materials, and insurance coverage throughout the process.
All equipment is transported in enclosed, GPS-tracked vehicles to our R2-certified facility. Chain of custody documentation ensures complete accountability.
Before any processing begins, all devices with storage capabilities undergo hard drive removal and shredding, degaussing of magnetic storage media, physical destruction of solid-state drives, and certificate of data destruction is issued.
Our technicians systematically dismantle equipment in our controlled facility with separation of hazardous components, removal of high-value materials, sorting of plastics by resin type, and isolation of components requiring special handling.
Materials are sent to approved downstream processors including metals sent to smelters for refining and recovery, hazardous materials processed at EPA-permitted TSDF facilities, plastics recycled at certified plastics recyclers, and glass/ceramics processed according to material type.
We provide comprehensive documentation including certificates of recycling with weight tickets, certificates of data destruction, downstream vendor certifications, EPA waste manifests for hazardous materials, and annual recycling reports for sustainability tracking.
Cinco Technologies is R2 (Responsible Recycling) certified, the leading global standard for electronics recycling. Our R2 certification means:
Our medical e-waste recycling services support:
Unlike general e-waste recyclers, we understand the unique challenges of medical equipment disposal including complex dismantling requirements, HIPAA compliance for data-bearing devices, hazardous material handling, and proper documentation for regulatory audits.
Our certifications provide unmatched capabilities with R2 Certification for industry-leading environmental and data security standards, TSDF Permit for legal handling of hazardous waste components, and EPA ID Numbers for full compliance with federal waste regulations.
We handle everything from assessment to documentation including free quotes and equipment assessment, professional logistics and rigging, HIPAA-compliant data destruction, full dismantling and processing, and complete documentation packages.
Our expertise ensures you receive maximum value through equipment purchase options for resalable units, efficient commodity recovery processes, competitive pricing and buyback programs, and reduced disposal costs through material recovery.
Have functional or repairable medical equipment? We may be able to purchase your equipment outright, providing immediate value for assets that still have useful life. We evaluate current market demand for specific models, equipment age and condition, remaining service life, refurbishment potential, and parts and commodity value.
While our primary facilities are located in Ohio and California, we provide medical e-waste recycling services nationwide through our logistics network. We regularly service healthcare facilities throughout the Midwest and West Coast with expanding coverage across all 50 states.
Q: How much does medical equipment recycling cost?
A: Cost depends on equipment type, quantity, location, and condition. Large imaging equipment with valuable materials may have no cost or could result in payment to you. Contact us for a custom quote.
Q: Do you handle equipment removal and rigging?
A: Yes, we coordinate all logistics including professional rigging for large equipment like MRI scanners and CT systems.
Q: How long does the disposal process take?
A: Timeline varies by project scope. Small equipment can typically be processed within 2-4 weeks; large imaging systems may require 4-8 weeks for complete documentation.
Q: Can you help with hospital closures or large-scale decommissioning?
A: Absolutely. We have experience managing complete facility decommissioning projects, handling hundreds of pieces of equipment in a single engagement.
Q: What certifications do you provide?
A: We provide certificates of recycling, data destruction, and EPA manifests for hazardous materials, along with downstream processor certifications.
Q: Do you buy used medical equipment?
A: Yes, we purchase functional and repairable equipment. Contact us with make, model, age, and condition for an evaluation.
Don't let outdated medical equipment take up valuable space or pose compliance risks. Cinco Technologies makes medical e-waste recycling simple, compliant, and environmentally responsible.
Contact us today for a free equipment assessment and quote, equipment purchase evaluation, pickup scheduling and logistics coordination, or questions about our medical recycling services.
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