K12 Computers buys used Windows laptops, desktops, servers and other IT equipment from schools, colleges, government agencies and organizations. Every data-bearing device is erased to NIST 800-88 guidelines and recorded by serial number, then resold or recycled, with a payout and full reporting.
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Windows devices registered with Windows Autopilot stay linked to the organization's tenant. Microsoft's documentation explains how to deregister a device, deleting its records from Intune, Microsoft Entra ID and Windows Autopilot in order, so it can be set up by a new owner.
Deregistered devices with cleared firmware passwords resell for more. Flag any drives your policy requires to be physically destroyed so K12 can plan their handling.
NIST SP 800-88 defines how to sanitize media so data cannot be recovered, using clear, purge or destroy methods that depend on the media and the data's sensitivity. The current revision, Rev. 2, was published in September 2025.
K12 uses third-party verified erasure software and records the result for each device. Erased devices can be resold, which keeps their value, and each gets a data deletion certificate tied to its serial number.
A refresh rarely retires only laptops. K12 collects desktops, all-in-ones, servers, switches, monitors and printers in the same pickup, resells what has value and recycles the rest through R2v3-certified processes, so one vendor closes out every asset.
Staff laptops, lab desktops and servers carry more sensitive data than student devices. K12 tracks each one by serial number from pickup to payout and documents its erasure, so your IT and audit teams have a record for every asset.
Every step is recorded in the K12 portal. New to the terms? See the ITAD glossary.
Deregistered devices can be set up by the next owner.
Locked firmware lowers resale value.
Tell us about any media with special handling requirements up front.
Model, quantity and location give a better estimate before pickup.
Your orders, devices, documents and payouts, in a portal that works as well on your phone as on your desk.
Warehouse clean-outs, multi-site pickups during the school year and full serialized audits.
Read the case studiesDue to the lack of storage space the School District requested a multi-site pickup across 83 locations while classes were in session.
The School District requested a full on-site audit and data deletion in their central warehouse
“Highly recommend K12 Computers for surplus technology removal. Their team was easy to coordinate with, and was open to adapting work flows that met our conditions. They showed up on time, and were happy to get to work.”
“K-12 Computers make this look easy. I've been using them for 4 years now, and the results have been fantastic. Highly recommended by this K-12 IT Director.”
“JCPS has worked with K12 Computers on several projects, and each experience has been outstanding. From our first inquiry to the final pickup, the entire process was smooth and hassle-free.”
K12 Computers buys surplus laptops, desktops and servers from schools, colleges, government agencies and organizations, with R2v3-certified handling, NIST 800-88 erasure and serialized reports.
Receiving reports, audit reports, data deletion certifications, shipment summaries, purchase orders, impact reports and custom reports on request.
Yes. Funds can be paid by check or ACH, or applied to new devices, repairs, cyber security or other lifecycle services.
No. K12 erases every device to NIST SP 800-88 guidelines after pickup and certifies it by serial number. Do deregister devices from Autopilot and MDM first so they can be reused.
Yes. Servers, storage and network gear are collected alongside laptops and desktops, erased and resold or recycled.
Contact K12 with your list. K12 serves single sites as well as multi-site organizations.
Primary sources from regulators, standards bodies and platform vendors. Links checked November 2026.
SERI R2 DirectoryInc.Winston-Salem JournalTIPSChoice PartnersNC TECH AssociationLinkedIn
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