When purpose
meets dedication
eSmart Recycling merges environmental sustainability and social impact metrics to deliver a holistic approach: offsetting carbon emissions through recycling technology at both corporate and residential levels, while empowering local communities through access to technology and education.
eSmart Recycling is born — starting as Scrap On Spot LLC, recycling metals and e-waste
We started as a mobile metal recycling company. Along the way, we realized that e-waste was the fastest-growing type of municipal waste. Even though it represented only 2% of landfill waste, it accounted for nearly 80% of toxic and hazardous materials.
We also learned that roughly 300,000 computers are discarded every day, while nearly 3 million people in the United States alone lack access to technology in their homes. That didn’t feel right — not in one of the most advanced countries in the world.
Something had to change, and we decided to do something about it.
Hillsborough County Pitch Competition Winner — $10,000 to launch e-recycling programs in schools
Hillsborough County’s Economic Development team launched a pitch competition for local entrepreneurs with a $5,000 prize. We saw it as the perfect opportunity to share our vision and put our idea to the test. After making it to the finals, we pitched our plan to use the funds to create collection points in schools and community hubs — raising awareness about e-waste and inspiring everyone to join the mission of recycling computers.
Right before announcing the winner, the sponsors revealed that, due to the overwhelming community support, the prize had been doubled to $10,000. And that moment marked the beginning of everything that followed.
eSmart expands across the Bay Area and launches its first international computer lab in Venezuela
eSmart Recycling’s business model began to take shape. After gaining visibility from the award, more people and businesses wanted to join our mission. We started refining our social enterprise approach and developed a way to connect each computer pickup with an opportunity to deploy refurbished devices to nonprofits in the community.
That year, we launched our first local computer labs in the Bay Area — including one at Casa Chiapas — and opened our first international lab at Fe y Alegría in Venezuela, in collaboration with public and private sector partners.
We refined our model and earned the trust of major companies
After several years of trial and error, we began gaining the attention of major companies and organizations across the country. Locally, our name became synonymous with corporate social responsibility, as we were among the first in the region to address the digital divide, digital literacy, and access to sustainable technology in our communities.
We also had the opportunity to set up computer labs in Peru, marking the beginning of a new, purposeful stage of international growth.
We supported our community by deploying over 500 computers
That was the year we learned that we are only as strong as our weakest link. As a community, we stood together to support those in need and, as always, worked hand in hand with public and private partners to provide technology for kids and families across the Bay Area.
We built partnerships that shaped who we are today — laying the foundation for sustainable growth and collective impact in the years ahead.
We also had the opportunity to set up computer labs in Peru, marking the beginning of a new, purposeful stage of international growth.
We expanded our infrastructure and gained international recognition
This was a year of growth and expansion. With an expanded facility, a strong team, and a unique value proposition, we worked alongside committed corporate partners who share our dedication to supporting the communities where they live and work.
Our efforts were featured internationally, a testament to consistent hard work, meaningful impact, and tangible results.
We launched the #eSmartWay — inspiring partners and communities to join the E-Revolution
We couldn’t be happier to launch the #eSmartWay — a call to action that brings together our partners and communities under one shared mission: transforming recycling into opportunity.
Our business philosophy continues to guide us for years to come, built on win-win-win relationships across the entire supply chain and a deep commitment to creating lasting impact.
Our efforts were featured internationally, a testament to consistent hard work, meaningful impact, and tangible results.
We launched The Digital Education Foundation to scale the impact and the education.
After more than a decade of building partnerships, expanding infrastructure, and proving that recycling can change lives, we took the next step in our mission: the official launch of The Digital Education Foundation.
As eSmart Recycling’s non-profit arm, the Foundation amplifies our purpose of connecting recycled technology to digital opportunity programs that empower kids, families, and entire communities to thrive in the digital age.
This marks the beginning of a new chapter in our journey: turning every computer recycled into an opportunity for learning, growth, and a future full of possibility.
eSmart Recycling is born — starting as Scrap On Spot LLC, recycling metals and e-waste
We started as a mobile metal recycling company. Along the way, we realized that e-waste was the fastest-growing type of municipal waste. Even though it represented only 2% of landfill waste, it accounted for nearly 80% of toxic and hazardous materials.
We also learned that roughly 300,000 computers are discarded every day, while nearly 3 million people in the United States alone lack access to technology in their homes. That didn’t feel right — not in one of the most advanced countries in the world.
Something had to change, and we decided to do something about it.
Hillsborough County Pitch Competition Winner — $10,000 to launch e-recycling programs in schools
Hillsborough County’s Economic Development team launched a pitch competition for local entrepreneurs with a $5,000 prize. We saw it as the perfect opportunity to share our vision and put our idea to the test. After making it to the finals, we pitched our plan to use the funds to create collection points in schools and community hubs — raising awareness about e-waste and inspiring everyone to join the mission of recycling computers.
Right before announcing the winner, the sponsors revealed that, due to the overwhelming community support, the prize had been doubled to $10,000. And that moment marked the beginning of everything that followed.
eSmart expands across the Bay Area and launches its first international computer lab in Venezuela
eSmart Recycling’s business model began to take shape. After gaining visibility from the award, more people and businesses wanted to join our mission. We started refining our social enterprise approach and developed a way to connect each computer pickup with an opportunity to deploy refurbished devices to nonprofits in the community.
That year, we launched our first local computer labs in the Bay Area — including one at Casa Chiapas — and opened our first international lab at Fe y Alegría in Venezuela, in collaboration with public and private sector partners.
We refined our model and earned the trust of major companies
After several years of trial and error, we began gaining the attention of major companies and organizations across the country. Locally, our name became synonymous with corporate social responsibility, as we were among the first in the region to address the digital divide, digital literacy, and access to sustainable technology in our communities.
We also had the opportunity to set up computer labs in Peru, marking the beginning of a new, purposeful stage of international growth.
We supported our community by deploying over 500 computers
That was the year we learned that we are only as strong as our weakest link. As a community, we stood together to support those in need and, as always, worked hand in hand with public and private partners to provide technology for kids and families across the Bay Area.
We built partnerships that shaped who we are today — laying the foundation for sustainable growth and collective impact in the years ahead.
We also had the opportunity to set up computer labs in Peru, marking the beginning of a new, purposeful stage of international growth.
We expanded our infrastructure and gained international recognition
This was a year of growth and expansion. With an expanded facility, a strong team, and a unique value proposition, we worked alongside committed corporate partners who share our dedication to supporting the communities where they live and work.
Our efforts were featured internationally, a testament to consistent hard work, meaningful impact, and tangible results.
We launched the #eSmartWay — inspiring partners and communities to join the E-Revolution
We couldn’t be happier to launch the #eSmartWay — a call to action that brings together our partners and communities under one shared mission: transforming recycling into opportunity.
Our business philosophy continues to guide us for years to come, built on win-win-win relationships across the entire supply chain and a deep commitment to creating lasting impact.
Our efforts were featured internationally, a testament to consistent hard work, meaningful impact, and tangible results.
We launched The Digital Education Foundation to scale the impact and the education.
After more than a decade of building partnerships, expanding infrastructure, and proving that recycling can change lives, we took the next step in our mission: the official launch of The Digital Education Foundation.
As eSmart Recycling’s non-profit arm, the Foundation amplifies our purpose of connecting recycled technology to digital opportunity programs that empower kids, families, and entire communities to thrive in the digital age.
This marks the beginning of a new chapter in our journey: turning every computer recycled into an opportunity for learning, growth, and a future full of possibility.
We know because we stay connected
commuinities we serve, that is how we know where change is needed
And these are the people we
couldn´t do without
Sol Tello
Partner Development Specialist
Walter
Test Bench Specialist
Fernando
Packing Specialist.
Ronald
Route Specialist
Luis
Warehouse Manager
Antonio
e-Commerce Sales Specialist
Jose
SEO & Community Manager
Melissa
Partner Manager
Dannet
Marketing Manager
