Airport Electronic Equipment Recycling in Georgia Airports rely on advanced electronics for critical operations. Equip Recycling helps airports efficiently handle and recycle their decommissioned equipment through secure, free e-waste pickup and disposal services. Home Industries We Serve Banking Healthcare Schools & Universities Military & Government Aerospace Entertainment Hospitality FREE E-Waste Pickup & Disposal Decommission old security systems, kiosks, and communication devices with responsible e-waste pickup and disposal designed for airport operations. Get a Quote Schedule a Pickup Items We Accept info@equiprecycling.com (478) 254-7400 Why Aviation Facilities Trust Equip Recycling for Secure Decommissioning From biometric screening systems and radar installations to flight information displays and hardened network servers, we specialize in the secure decommissioning of aviation electronics using protocols aligned with National Security Agency (NSA) and United States Department of Defense (DoD) standards. Our process covers every stage: on-site asset identification, serialized tracking, secure data erasure, documented chain-of-custody logistics, and responsible recycling through International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) vendors. We’ve supported more than 30 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulated facilities and maintain a verified 99.97 percent success rate in data sanitization across thousands of retired assets. Clients rely on our military-cleared personnel, real-time audit capabilities, and strict adherence to federal and aviation-sector protocol requirements. Optional services include secure on-site audits, physical drive destruction, and serialized reporting for internal governance or external regulatory review. Safeguard your systems, protect sensitive data, and streamline electronics retirement with confidence. Reach out today. Secure Decommissioning of Aviation Electronics Aviation authorities apply strict protocols when retiring electronic systems tied to essential infrastructure. Equipment such as biometric gates, radar installations, body scanners, and passenger check-in terminals often contain both sensitive data and hazardous substances, requiring specialized procedures at end-of-life. The decommissioning process typically includes the following steps below. Inventory and Tracking Each asset is tagged and logged with serialized chain-of-custody documentation to ensure traceability throughout the lifecycle. Data Sanitazion Sensitive data is securely erased using software wiping, degaussing, or physical shredding, depending on device type and data classification. Sorting and Processing Parts are sorted based on sensitivity and condition, with non-sensitive items like brackets and casings repurposed, while high-risk components such as lithium-ion batteries and lead-soldered circuit boards are sent to accredited facilities for safe material recovery. Oversight is generally handled by airport IT teams, federal security vendors, or independent auditors who confirm adherence to ITAR, EPA hazardous waste rules, and internal sustainability benchmarks. Documentation such as data destruction documents, recycling records, and audit trails is compiled for regulatory inspection. This disciplined process safeguards sensitive aviation electronics while upholding environmental standards and public confidence. How Airport Electronics Are Recycled Airports rely on complex electronic systems, including radar arrays, passenger screening tools, surveillance storage, and self-service kiosks, that ultimately reach end-of-life. Their decommissioning and recycling are governed by stringent regulations prioritizing data protection, resource recovery, and environmental responsibility. The following provides a system-level summary of how core technologies are retired throughout the airport ecosystem. End-of-Life Recycling for Air Traffic Surveillance and Control Systems As airports upgrade to digital radar systems, older surveillance and control equipment must be carefully dismantled due to the presence of sensitive electronics, classified components, and hazardous materials such as leaded glass and mercury switches. Responsible recyclers recover valuable materials like aluminum, copper, circuit boards, and rare earth magnets, while isolating toxic substances for safe disposal. Environmental safeguards and zero-landfill policies minimize contamination, reduce e-waste, and protect national security. Vendors registered with ITAR handle encrypted or data-bearing systems using data destruction protocols. Parts suitable for reuse are repurposed in non-sensitive applications, and the rest are processed for material recovery. This dual-track approach ensures both regulatory protocols and sustainable resource management. Recycling and End-of-Life Management of Passenger Screening Technologies Passenger screening systems, including X-ray scanners, millimeter wave imagers, and puffer devices, are dismantled at end-of-life to recover copper wiring, aluminum housings, rare earth magnets, and radiation detectors. Hazardous components such as leaded glass, mercury switches, and radiation shielding are isolated under strict environmental protocols, while data-bearing modules are destroyed to protect privacy. Responsible e-waste recyclers or government-authorized vendors manage the process with oversight from agencies like the EPA and Nuclear Regulatory Commission, reducing environmental impact, ensuring audit readiness, and supporting recovery of critical materials. Recycling of Video Surveillance and Data Storage Systems Airport surveillance systems store sensitive video data and metadata on hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), digital video recorders (DVRs), and network video recorders (NVRs). At end-of-life, authorized vendors destroy data-bearing components using Department of Defense (DoD) 5220.22-M overwriting, degaussing, or shredding to meet Transportation Security Administration (TSA) standards, and state regulations. Devices with residual risk are fully destroyed before recycling. After sanitization, teams dismantle systems to recover aluminum, copper, rare earth magnets, and circuit boards. They isolate hazardous elements like lithium batteries, lead solder, and mercury switches under Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protocols. Authorized recyclers manage the process, ensure adherence, reduce electronic waste (e-waste), and support reuse of critical materials. Passenger-Focused Technologies and Sustainable Upgrades Airports deploy passenger-facing technologies such as baggage claim carousels with tracking modules, automated parking systems, flight display boards, and check-in kiosks. As these systems reach end-of-life, they require responsible recycling due to embedded materials like aluminum, copper, and rare earth elements found in sensors, processors, casings, and display panels. Devices that retain user data undergo secure erasure to mitigate privacy risks. E-waste recyclers handle disassembly, data sanitization, and material recovery under strict environmental and regulatory protocols. Hazardous components, including lithium batteries and lead solder, are safely removed and processed to prevent contamination. In 2025, American Airlines decommissioned all gate-side kiosks nationwide, citing sustainability goals and obsolete software. The devices were sent for recycling, and remaining supplies were recovered for proper disposal. These upgrades support waste reduction, resource reclamation, and the shift toward more sustainable airport operations. We are dedicated to providing customized service, environmentally sustainable practices, and secure data destruction. With free e-waste pickup and 30-day payment, we have been assisting companies across North America with the responsible retirement of old technology since 2008. Learn Our