Who We Are
The ASCDI is an international, US based, non-profit organization, representing businesses engaged in the sustainable reuse, repair, refurbishment, resale, and responsible disposal of technology equipment, promoting ethical practices, and advocating for policies that advance responsible environmental and data protection practices.
Publicity
Published articles, press releases, and podcasts for member companies. Social media promotion to end-users and others in our industry.
Information
Fraud alerts, government legislation, and monthly newsletters to keep our members informed on pertinent industry news.
Charity
Our charity foundation has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars for scholarships and other worthwhile purposes.
Representation
ASCDI serves on various governmental and non-profit counsels to express the interests of the secondary IT industry.
Community
Member companies are vetted and voted into the ASCDI by the members to ensure only the most trustworthy companies are admitted.
Networking
Creates opportunities for member companies to meet with one another through in-person and virtual events.
Education
Webinars teaching industry-wide best practices and advice from experts in our industry.
Member Discounts
Members receive discounts to ASCDI and ASCDI Association Partner events.
Ethics
Promote and enforce high ethical standards of business conduct within the industry.
Benefits of Membership
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Gain access to the right kind of information, resources, business leaders
and opportunities that you need to continue to grow your business.
Sign up for our online Equipment Trading Network
Resellers (no end users) can receive our instant equipment Buy/Sell listings
•Receive only the equipment trades you want (by manufacturer)
•Deal with companies who are following the ASCDI Code of Ethics
•Use our IPhone or Android versions for “trading on the go”
•Upload spreadsheets of inventory for sale
•Search our database for the equipment you need
•Free trial available
$100 a month for ASCDI Members. $150 a month for non-members.
Resale and Service Industry News
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Exciting News: We are Now SPW Circular Services!
We are thrilled to announce that we have officially rebranded as SPW Circular Services! This transformation marks an exciting milestone in our journey, reinforcing our dedication to sustainability, innovation and delivering top-tier services to our valued clients. Why...
NEW: Evaluate Seagate FARM-Log – Protection Against Counterfeit Hard Drives
In recent months, reports of counterfeit Seagate hard drives have increased. These drives are sold as new, despite having already accumulated thousands of operating hours. This issue affects both retailers and end customers worldwide, and has been covered by sources...
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Other World Computing (OWC) Takes Home Videomaker’s Best Desktop Storage Award at NAB 2025
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Other World Computing (OWC) to Showcase Cutting-Edge ThunderboltTM 5 Storage and Connectivity Solutions at NAB 2025
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Other World Computing (OWC) Launches OWC Archive Pro Ethernet Network-based LTO Backup and Archiving Solution
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Other World Computing (OWC) Launches OWC Jellyfish B24 and OWC Jellyfish S24 Storage Solutions
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