How Much Is Your Retired IT Equipment Worth?
Use our free ITAD ROI Calculator to estimate value recovery, avoided disposal costs, and compliance risk reduction from your next IT refresh.
Results are estimates based on current secondary market data. Contact Phoenix ITAD for a precise valuation.
Step 1 — Equipment inventory
Step 2 — Data security requirements
Step 3 — Your organization
How Phoenix ITAD Calculates Value Recovery
We grade every device on intake using a standardized A/B/C/D condition matrix. Servers and storage arrays are spun up, benchmarked, and tested for full functionality. Laptops and workstations are inspected for cosmetic condition, battery health, and screen integrity. Networking equipment is tested in our lab against live configs. The grade we assign drives the channel we use — A-grade hardware goes to certified resellers, B and C grade goes to refurbishers, and D-grade is harvested for component value and recycled.
Pricing is set against live secondary-market data from broker networks, resale auctions, and OEM trade-in programs. We don't quote a single "headline" recovery number we hope to hit — we quote a range based on what comparable hardware has actually sold for in the last 30 days. Our remarketing team works the high end of that range and reports back the actual recovered amount on every engagement.
Our revenue-share model means you and Phoenix ITAD are on the same side of the table. We sell your equipment on the secondary market, deduct processing costs (data destruction, logistics, refurbishment, listing fees), and share the proceeds. Settlement reports show every line item — what sold, what it sold for, what the costs were, and exactly what you get paid.
What Affects the Value of Retired IT Equipment?
| Factor | Excellent recovery | Typical recovery | Minimal recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Servers (< 3 yrs old) | 40–60% | 20–40% | 5–15% |
| Laptops (< 3 yrs old) | 25–40% | 10–25% | 0–10% |
| Networking equipment | 30–55% | 15–30% | 5–15% |
| Storage arrays | 25–50% | 10–25% | 0–10% |
| AI accelerators (H100/A100) | 60–85% | 40–60% | 20–40% |
Ranges expressed as percentage of original MSRP. Actual recovery depends on make, model, generation, condition, and current secondary-market demand.
Frequently Asked Questions About ITAD ROI
Value recovery depends on equipment type, age, and condition. Servers under 3 years old in good condition can recover 20–60% of original value. Laptops typically recover 10–40%. Networking equipment and storage arrays vary widely. Phoenix ITAD provides free valuations within 24 hours — contact us at phoenixitad.com/contact.
For equipment with significant resale value, Phoenix ITAD's services are often cost-neutral or revenue-positive — meaning the value recovered offsets or exceeds the cost of secure data destruction and logistics. For end-of-life equipment with no resale value, a nominal processing fee applies. Contact us for a free assessment.
From initial pickup to final settlement, the typical ITAD value recovery process takes 2–4 weeks. This includes equipment intake and grading (1–2 days), data destruction and certification (same day to 48 hours), remarketing and sale (1–3 weeks), and final settlement report with payment.
A revenue share model means Phoenix ITAD sells your retired equipment on the secondary market and shares the proceeds with you after deducting processing costs. This aligns our incentives with yours — we work harder to maximize resale value because we earn more when you earn more. Settlement reports are fully transparent.
Yes. Phoenix ITAD provides free, no-obligation equipment valuations within 24 hours. Provide a list of equipment (make, model, age, condition) and we will return an estimated value recovery range. Contact us at phoenixitad.com/contact or call (877) 321-ITAD.
Who we can serve: businesses only
We collect from offices, facilities, warehouses, server rooms, and data centers. We do not service residences — no household pickups and no consumer drop-off. Free pickup runs roughly 60 miles from our Scottsdale processing facility (all of Maricopa County), with scheduled routes for the rest of Arizona. Minimum pickup is 5+ devices, one pallet, or a single rack. Pickup criteria →