City Services

City Services

Sunflower E-Waste partners with cities to make electronics recycling easy and accessible. We help organize community collection events and set up drop-off programs that give cities in the Midwest a simple way to get rid of old devices without sending them to the landfill. In many cases, we also coordinate with local trash and recycling services so e-waste can be collected through the same channels people already use, making the process seamless and convenient.

Our team takes care of the details, like transport, certified recycling, and reporting, so municipalities can focus on serving their communities. Whether it’s a one-time event or an ongoing program, we work closely with each city to design solutions that fit their needs while keeping harmful materials out of the waste stream and supporting long-term environmental goals.

Our Process

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Collection

Electronics are gathered through local drop-offs, partner stores, and direct deliveries to our facility.

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Dismantling

Devices are carefully taken apart to reusable parts from hazardous materials.

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Warehousing

Sorted components are securely stored until they’re ready for processing or reuse.

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Recycling

Materials like metals, plastics, and glass are processed and sent back into manufacturing for new products.

Frequently Asked Questions

We accept most common household electronics, including phones, tablets, laptops, chargers, cables, accessories, and other small devices. If you have a less common item, contact us and we can confirm whether we can accept it.

In many cases, recycling is free for residents or subsidized by the city. If any fee is required (e.g. for large quantities of items), we disclose it clearly ahead of time so no one is surprised.

We partner with the city to find accessible locations (like community centers, municipal buildings, or partner stores), provide collection bins, coordinate logistics, and manage transportation to our processing facility.

Yes, we specialize in community collection events. We plan logistics, manage staffing, handle transportation, and ensure all collected electronics are processed responsibly.

All devices that store data undergo secure data destruction (wiping or physical destruction) before they move further into the recycling stream.

We provide detailed reports including the weight and volume of electronics collected, types of materials processed, and certifications verifying proper recycling and data destruction.

Our focus is currently on cities in the Midwest. However, if your city is further out, feel free to contact us as we may be able to partner with a local recycler or extend our service area.

Yes, some items may require specialized handling (e.g. devices with hazardous chemicals). If you have an item you’re unsure about, reach out and we’ll tell you whether we can accept it or guide you to the correct disposal method.