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 — we come to you
- Shipping accepted from anywhere in the US
- 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
- Pickup in Ozaukee County or shipping available
How It Works
Simple, transparent, and certified — from pickup to final disposition.
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Schedule a Pickup or Ship to Us
We offer local pickup in Ozaukee County, or you can ship your devices directly to us. We'll confirm the details after you reach out.
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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.
Unshakled, Inc.
501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to defending digital freedom through secure technologies, education, and advocacy.
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
- 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
“Clean Kernel handled our office decommission from start to finish. Every device was wiped and documented — completely stress-free.”
Worked with us? We’d love to hear about it.
Be Our First ReviewAffiliated with 17 Solutions LLC — Grafton, WI
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