Case Studies

How GreenTek Helped a Texas School Network Decommission 20 Campuses in 7 Days—While Staying R2v3 Compliant and Earning a Buyback

Client Overview

A prominent public charter school network in Texas partnered with GreenTek Solutions to manage the decommissioning and disposition of end-of-life IT equipment across 20 campus locations statewide.

Challenge

The school network required a fast and secure turnaround for the removal of outdated IT assets including laptops, desktops, monitors, servers, and networking gear from 20 sites. A key requirement was that all services, including data destruction and recycling, be fully compliant with R2v3 standards and completed within a tight timeline to minimize disruption. Additionally, the client prioritized working with a partner that could offer full transparency and traceability of the entire process and hardware lifecycle, ensuring peace of mind and regulatory alignment.

Solution

GreenTek Solutions deployed multiple teams to service all 20 locations within one week of scheduling. Our ITAD specialists provided:

  • Onsite decommissioning and packing
  • Secure transportation by our logistics team from all 20 locations to our secure, R2v3-certified facility
  • Secure data erasure and physical destruction of all data-bearing devices
  • Certified recycling and environmentally responsible disposal
  • Access to our customer portal for real-time visibility and on-demand reporting
  • Detailed documentation, including certificates of data destruction and recycling

Results

  • 100% of sites serviced within 7 days
  • Full compliance with R2v3 data security and environmental standards
  • Certified reports delivered to meet the customer’s audit and documentation needs
  • While many ITAD providers would have charged for these services, GreenTek’s remarketing capabilities enabled us to recover enough value to offset the costs and provide the client with a buyback payment
  • Smooth coordination and zero disruption to the school’s daily operations

    • Ongoing Impact

    The success of the project led the charter school network to select GreenTek Solutions as their statewide ITAD provider. Our ability to scale quickly, ensure regulatory compliance, provide transparent reporting, and recover value from retired assets has made us a long-term, trusted partner. GreenTek continues to support the school’s sustainability goals while reducing their operational burden, turning IT asset disposition into a streamlined and value-driven process.