URBANDALE, Iowa — An Urbandale recycling center company is helping the community safely unload electronics during spring cleanup events.

Electronic Asset Security, which opened three years ago, is a leader in IT Asset Disposition (ITAD). ITAD is the process of securely and sustainably managing IT assets that are no longer in use through recycling, refurbishment, and secure disposal.

The company hosts a clean-out event every spring and fall in Urbandale, as well as other spring events in Waukee, Johnston, and during the four Des Moines Mega Scrubs.

On Saturday, the crew hosted its Urbandale cleanup, where hundreds used the company’s services.

“We are expecting probably upwards of 800 to 1,000 cars; I know last year we did about 47,000 pounds and we are anticipating over that this year too,” said Paul Schwegler, Vice President of Electronic Asset Security. “More cars, more people. We brought out extra staff to try to get through the backlog but it’s pretty much like it was last year, maybe a little cooler thankfully.”

The business takes in electronics and ensures they are recycled properly, and for electronics in need of it, ensures information is properly protected and cleared.

“The way we say it, it’s pretty much anything that’s an electronic that’s not an appliance. So, no refrigerators, or stoves, or microwaves, but anything that you would buy at Best Buy that’s not in the appliance section,” said Schwegler.

Electronic Asset Security will assist during the City of Des Moines MEGA SCRUB Event on April 19th, located in the Merle Hay Mall north lot from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Electronic Asset Security also takes in drop-offs year-round at their center located at 4331 112th Street in Urbandale.