Since 2009, Gaithersburg-based BuySPRY has refurbished and sold electronic devices through its online storefronts and major marketplaces. Its in-house team uses automated testing, Phonecheck inspections and double quality control to return pre-owned phones, tablets and computers to reliable working condition. BuySPRY says it has sold more than one million refurbished devices, with 150-plus employees and five global distribution centers, while keeping electronic waste out of landfills.
Shift2Founded in Rochester in 2018 as The Shore Foundation, Shift2 refurbishes donated business technology and connects it with schools, nonprofits, and community members who need reliable computers. The nonprofit individually tests devices, securely erases their data, and responsibly recycles equipment that cannot be reused, giving corporate technology a second direction instead of sending it straight to a landfill. Shift2 marked its fifth anniversary in 2023 by adopting the name that captures its focus on second chances and digital connection.
CXtecCXtec is a Syracuse-based IT hardware lifecycle company that has operated for more than 45 years, supporting organizations worldwide as they build, maintain, upgrade, and retire technology infrastructure. It refurbishes and sells pre-owned network hardware and provides IT asset disposition and maintenance services; its CABLExpress division also manufactures data-center cabling solutions. The company describes its work as extending hardware life and recovering value while reducing electronic waste.SYRACUSE, NY
Cincinnati Computer ReuseSince 2002, Cincinnati Computer Reuse has turned donated computers into affordable refurbished technology for Greater Cincinnati families, students, schools, and nonprofits. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit pairs secure reuse and responsible e-waste recycling with a practical community mission, placing working devices where they can support learning, employment, and connection. Volunteers have helped refurbish more than 15,800 computers and keep over 5.2 million pounds of equipment out of landfills.CINCINATI, OH
GoGreen Power, IncFounded in 2011 as a small operation in Freehold, New Jersey, GoGreen Power is known for building sustainability into everyday consumer electronics. Its free recycling program accepts any GoGreen product at no cost, giving the company an unusual way to extend its environmental mission beyond the sale.New York, NY