UNSPSC 76122305: Recycling of computer based products

UNSPSC 76122305 Recycling of computer based products is a Commodity code capturing the collection, transportation, and processing of end-of-life electronics, computer equipment, and related waste streams across state and local government operations. State and local governments solicit under this code for comprehensive e-waste management including de-manufacturing, data destruction, metals recovery, and compliant recycling of computer monitors, circuit boards, servers, printers, peripherals, and mixed electronics generated from municipal offices, school districts, transportation authorities, and county facilities. Recent activity shows issuing bodies spanning state departments of transportation, county governments, school districts, transit authorities, and municipal solid waste divisions, with repeat activity from Pasco County, Orange County, and DeKalb County School District in Florida and Georgia. Representative recent solicitations include TxDOT Austin District's IFB for weekly collection of commingled recyclables (including electronics) at four locations with response due July 30, 2026; Orange County Transportation Authority's RFQ for universal waste removal and recycling covering batteries, lamps, ballasts, and electronics with a three-year budget of $65,100 and response due July 21, 2026; and DeKalb County School District's RFQu for electronic recycling requiring e-Stewards or R2 certification to handle approximately 60 monthly pallets of surplus electronics from 135-plus facilities, with proposals due July 14, 2026 and a compensation-sharing structure where vendors pay the district for collection rights.

Geographic concentration reflects recent activity across California (Orange County, Ventura County), Texas (Austin District TxDOT), Florida (Pasco County, Marion County, Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County), Georgia (Clayton County, DeKalb County School District), and the upper Midwest (Michigan school districts). Contract structures vary widely: some are cost-reimbursement procurements where vendors collect a fee or charge per unit; others are revenue-sharing arrangements where vendors pay the government based on recovered commodity values or offer compensation to secure collection rights. Insurance requirements consistently include commercial general liability ($1 million to $2 million), workers' compensation, and pollution liability ($1 million to $2 million). Evaluation typically weights cost heavily alongside certifications (R2, e-Stewards), relevant experience, and environmental compliance. The code shows active demand across diverse issuing bodies with no incumbent consolidation apparent; activity reflects sustained government investment in responsible e-waste diversion and data security through certified recyclers.