The birth of an ewaste business.

July 14, 2018

The official birthday of Franklin eWaste (now City eWaste).

It was one of those Tennessee summer Saturdays that felt like a test. Blazing sun, torrential downpours, then swampy humidity that makes you question why you live in the South. The kind of day where inspiration doesn’t knock—it kicks the door in, yells “Eureka!”

At the edge of Carters Creek Pike, where Franklin starts stretching its legs into country roads, a yard sale called my name. I was on my way to meet family at the Halfway Market in Southall when I felt the urge to stop. The rain had suddenly stopped and the tarps that were haphazardly covering the used goods started being pealed back again. On one table, exposed to the elements, a bunch of sopping wet server blades glistened in the sun and caught my eye. Right then, I uttered five little words that would change the trajectory of my life.

Mission

Our purpose is repurpose.

Locally owned. Community driven

We repurpose, recycle, or refurbish all collected eWaste, saving them from our local landfills, recovering raw critical materials for the circular economy, and extending the product lifecycle of devices. What started as a backyard hobby quickly turned into the first computer & electronics recycling company in Franklin, TN (previously named Franklin eWaste). With the love and support from our hometown, we gained tremendous traction, hired local help and grew into the country’s very first mid-market eWaste franchises! Y’all did that!!