ARCOA Group

ARCOA Group Provider of certified ITAD, IT Asset Disposal, Services, IT Asset Management, Electronics Recycling.

The ARCOA Group, comprised of Midwest Copier and ARCOA Recycling, is a leading remarketer of off-lease and end-of-use office electronics as well as a fully integrated R2 certified electronics recycler. We offer nationwide IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) and electronic asset remarketing through our services of white glove logistics, asset remarketing, warehousing and R2 and ISO 14001 certified recycling s

ervices for a documented end of life. With over 25 years in business, our experience, resources, win/win common sense approach, gives our customers the best total solution to maximize return on investment while also adhering to the highest environmental standards. Our customers include financial institutions, corporations and governmental agencies worldwide. We service our customers throughout the United States with our integrated logistics services and process assets at our headquarters in the greater Chicago area.

Freedom is never free. Today we remember and honor the fallen heroes who served our country with bravery and sacrifice.
05/25/2026

Freedom is never free.

Today we remember and honor the fallen heroes who served our country with bravery and sacrifice.

If you budgeted for a hardware refresh six months ago, you're probably looking at a very different number today.RAM pric...
04/09/2026

If you budgeted for a hardware refresh six months ago, you're probably looking at a very different number today.

RAM prices have skyrocketed in recent months. Artificial intelligence requires enormous amounts of high-performance memory, and semiconductor manufacturers are shifting priorities toward AI-focused products — leaving less manufacturing capacity available for the RAM used in personal computers and traditional servers. ARCOA The result? IT managers are facing difficult decisions on delaying upgrades, cutting scopes, or finding additional budget — with costs up 30–50% since earlier planning cycles. ARCOA

There's a smarter way to respond. Rather than panic buying at inflated prices, organizations that have a strong ITAD strategy can remarket their retiring assets at peak residual value — offsetting rising hardware costs before equipment depreciates further.

At ARCOA Group, we help businesses get maximum return on retiring technology while keeping refresh cycles financially sustainable. Don't let the memory crunch drain your IT budget.

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The moment your retired IT equipment leaves your building, the clock starts ticking on your data security risk.Most orga...
04/02/2026

The moment your retired IT equipment leaves your building, the clock starts ticking on your data security risk.

Most organizations focus on what happens to devices after they're processed — the wipe, the recycle, the certificate of destruction. But the journey between your facility and the ITAD provider is just as critical, and far more overlooked.

Without a verified, documented chain of custody, your retired laptops, servers, and hard drives are vulnerable at every handoff. One unsecured transfer is all it takes to expose sensitive customer data, trigger a compliance violation, or end up in secondary markets with your organization's identity still attached.

ARCOA's specialized logistics team uses a private, dedicated fleet — not third-party carriers — to move your assets from origin to processing with GPS tracking, tamper-evident packaging, and a documented chain of custody at every checkpoint. NAID AAA certified. Fully auditable. Zero gaps.

Your data doesn't stop being your responsibility until it's destroyed. Make sure your logistics match that standard.

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The global IT Asset Disposition market is growing — and the companies driving that growth aren't just cleaning out serve...
03/17/2026

The global IT Asset Disposition market is growing — and the companies driving that growth aren't just cleaning out server rooms. They're building smarter, more strategic IT lifecycle programs.

Why is ITAD booming? Three forces are converging at once: tightening data privacy regulations, growing ESG requirements from stakeholders, and a surge in circular economy expectations from customers who demand sustainable business practices. Add to that the financial opportunity — properly remarketed and recovered IT assets can generate real ROI that offsets upgrade costs.

Since 1989, ARCOA Group has been the single-source partner businesses trust for secure, certified, and sustainable IT asset disposition. We check every compliance box while maximizing your return.

Is your IT retirement strategy ready for 2026 and beyond? Visit buff.ly/SfxM48z and contact us today!

When your business retires old laptops, servers, and devices — where do they actually go?For too many organizations, the...
03/10/2026

When your business retires old laptops, servers, and devices — where do they actually go?
For too many organizations, the answer is unclear. And that's a problem. Improperly disposed electronics don't just harm the environment — they can expose sensitive data, create compliance violations, and damage your brand.

The good news: responsible IT asset recycling means nothing has to go to waste. At ARCOA Group, retired devices go through a structured, certified process — hazardous materials are safely removed, metals and plastics are recovered, circuit boards are sent to approved smelters, and usable components re-enter the circular economy. Our zero-landfill policy ensures every device is accounted for and handled to the highest environmental and security standards, backed by eStewards, RIOS, NAID AAA, and ISO 14001 certifications.

Your old electronics still have value — to your business and to the planet. Let ARCOA handle it right.
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Did you know that wiping a device doesn't always mean it's truly disconnected from your organization?With Windows 11 and...
03/05/2026

Did you know that wiping a device doesn't always mean it's truly disconnected from your organization?

With Windows 11 and modern device management platforms like Microsoft Intune and Azure AD, disposed devices can automatically re-enroll to your corporate network — even after a full wipe. That means your company name, credentials, and security policies could be living on hardware you no longer own.

Most ITAD vendors never reinstall the OS as part of quality control. That gap is where your risk lives. A proper decommissioning process must go beyond wiping At ARCOA, we help organizations close that gap with a certified, documented ITAD process designed for today's complex device management landscape.

Don't leave your organization exposed. Visit buff.ly/MOFB9eL and contact us today to review your decommissioning process before your next hardware refresh.

Your old IT equipment isn't just taking up space — it's taking money out of your pocket.Every year, businesses retire th...
03/02/2026

Your old IT equipment isn't just taking up space — it's taking money out of your pocket.
Every year, businesses retire thousands of laptops, servers, and devices without realizing those assets still hold significant resale value. In fact, the global IT asset disposition market is growing rapidly as organizations wake up to the financial opportunity sitting in their warehouses.
The key? Working with a certified ITAD partner who can remarket what's valuable, responsibly recycle what's not, and provide full chain-of-custody documentation for everything in between.

Since 1989, ARCOA Group has helped clients worldwide turn retired technology into real ROI — through certified remarketing , electronics recycling, and secure data destruction. We're your single-source solution from pickup to payout.

Don't leave money on the table. Let your old IT assets work for you.
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A new year means more equipment coming out of service, and more opportunity to do it the right way.In 2026, ARCOA Group ...
12/31/2025

A new year means more equipment coming out of service, and more opportunity to do it the right way.

In 2026, ARCOA Group continues to focus on secure data destruction, responsible recycling, and maximizing value from IT and office equipment at scale.

Thanks to the partners who trust us to handle the hard part. Let’s keep moving forward.

This Christmas, we’re grateful for the partners, clients, and team members who make what we do possible every day. Your ...
12/25/2025

This Christmas, we’re grateful for the partners, clients, and team members who make what we do possible every day.

Your trust and collaboration continue to guide our work throughout the year.

From all of us at ARCOA Group, wishing you and your loved ones a safe, happy, and restful Christmas.

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