of used devices sold online still contain recoverable personal data
Source: Blancco Data Sanitization Studies
Responsibly Retired.
Securely Erased.
Locally Trusted.
Serving Grafton, Cedarburg, Mequon, Saukville, Port Washington
and all of Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Your Old Laptop Still Knows Your Secrets
Most people assume wiping a device means it's clean. It isn't — unless done right.
hard drives discarded in the US every year
Source: US EPA E-Waste Reportsaverage cost of a data breach in 2024
Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024second-hand devices found with sensitive files still intact
Source: National Cyber Security AllianceTax returns. Passwords. Banking info. Photos. It's all still there unless properly wiped.
Get Certified Data DestructionWhat We Do
End-to-end laptop resale, ITAD, and secure data destruction for homes, small businesses, and organizations across Ozaukee County.
ITAD — IT Asset Disposition
- For homes, small businesses, and organizations
- Documented, certified process from start to finish
- Ozaukee County pickup available
- All electronics accepted — laptops, desktops, tablets, phones, servers
Secure Data Destruction
- DoD-compliant wipe or physical destruction
- Certificate of destruction provided on every device
- Your data doesn't leave in someone else's hands
- Serving Grafton, Cedarburg, Mequon & all Ozaukee County
Laptop Resale & Refurbishment
- Cleaned, tested, wiped, and graded
- Affordable refurbished laptops for individuals, families, and small businesses
- Local pickup in Grafton or shipping available
How It Works
Simple, transparent, and certified — from drop-off to final disposition.
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Bring It In or Request Pickup
Drop off in Grafton or schedule a local pickup anywhere in Ozaukee County. We handle the logistics so you don't have to.
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We Assess, Wipe & Certify
Every device receives a certified data wipe meeting DoD standards. You receive documentation — a certificate of destruction for your records.
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It Gets a New Life
Resold, refurbished, donated, or responsibly recycled. Your device never goes to a landfill — and a portion of every sale gives back.
Accepted Devices
We take just about everything — from individual laptops to entire office IT assets.
- Laptops Primary
- Desktops & Towers
- Tablets & iPads
- Smartphones
- Servers & Enterprise Hardware
- Monitors & Peripherals
Not sure if we take it? Just ask — if it plugs in, we probably do.
Every Device Does More Good
A portion of every sale is contributed to open source projects and nonprofits advancing digital privacy, internet freedom, and technology access.
Tor Project
Advancing online anonymity and privacy for everyone worldwide.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Defending civil liberties in the digital world since 1990.
Ozaukee County Nonprofits
Supporting local organizations that strengthen our community.
Open Source Projects
Funding the software infrastructure the world depends on.
Our Service Area
Locally owned and operated in Grafton, WI — serving all of Ozaukee County.
- Grafton
- Cedarburg
- Mequon
- Saukville
- Port Washington
- Thiensville
- Menomonee Falls
- All of Ozaukee County
Why Trust Clean Kernel
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Certificate of Destruction
Every device receives documented, certified data destruction — no exceptions.
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Wisconsin-Owned Small Business
Locally owned and operated in Grafton, WI. We live here too — your trust matters.
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DoD-Compliant Wiping
Data destruction meets or exceeds Department of Defense standards.
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Zero Landfill Policy
Nothing we accept ends up in a landfill. Wisconsin law compliant by design.
What Customers Are Saying
"Testimonial placeholder — reviews coming soon. Clean Kernel made our office decommission seamless and completely stress-free."
"Placeholder — we received our certificate of destruction within 24 hours. I'll never worry about my old laptop's data again."
"Placeholder — bought a refurbished laptop for my kid's school year. Runs perfectly and the price was unbeatable."
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Affiliated with 17 Solutions LLC — Grafton, WI
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