Responsibly Retired.
Securely Erased.
Locally Trusted.

Serving Grafton, Cedarburg, Mequon, Saukville, Port Washington
and all of Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

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Your Old Laptop Still Knows Your Secrets

Most people assume wiping a device means it's clean. It isn't — unless done right.

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of used devices sold online still contain recoverable personal data

Source: Blancco Data Sanitization Studies
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hard drives discarded in the US every year

Source: US EPA E-Waste Reports
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average cost of a data breach in 2024

Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024
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second-hand devices found with sensitive files still intact

Source: National Cyber Security Alliance

Tax returns. Passwords. Banking info. Photos. It's all still there unless properly wiped.

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What 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
Most Requested

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.

  1. 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.

  2. We Assess, Wipe & Certify

    Every device receives a certified data wipe meeting DoD standards. You receive documentation — a certificate of destruction for your records.

  3. 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

  • Certificate of Destruction

    Every device receives documented, certified data destruction — no exceptions.

  • Wisconsin-Owned Small Business

    Locally owned and operated in Grafton, WI. We live here too — your trust matters.

  • DoD-Compliant Wiping

    Data destruction meets or exceeds Department of Defense standards.

  • 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."

— Small Business Owner, Cedarburg WI

"Placeholder — we received our certificate of destruction within 24 hours. I'll never worry about my old laptop's data again."

— Homeowner, Mequon WI

"Placeholder — bought a refurbished laptop for my kid's school year. Runs perfectly and the price was unbeatable."

— Parent, Saukville WI

Testimonials are placeholders — real reviews will be added as they come in.

Affiliated with 17 Solutions LLC — Grafton, WI

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