Blind Center of Nevada

What Blind Center of Nevada does

Blind Center of Nevada is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1954 and headquartered at 1001 N. Bruce Street, Las Vegas, operating with a staff of 11-50. Its core commercial offering is electronics recycling and IT asset disposition (ITAD): secure collection, D.O.D.-level software wiping, physical hard drive destruction, refurbishment, and resale. The work is performed by a workforce that includes blind and visually impaired individuals, embedding a social-employment mission into the operating model. The organization holds R2v3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications, and is an eBay Certified Refurbisher.

Revenue comes from three streams: (i) ITAD services provided free to commercial customers with pickup across Southern Nevada (MGM Resorts, Caesars Palace, Station Casinos, NV Energy, Cox Communications, Valley Health System are named enterprise customers, with only a $30 flat-screen recycling fee disclosed as unit pricing), plus refurbished-equipment sales through eBay; (ii) charitable donations and grants, including a $1.25 million affordable housing grant from Western Alliance Bank and FHLBank San Francisco in August 2025 for the Visions Park project; and (iii) event venue rentals at the Visions of Greatness Center. The customer base is segmented across casino gaming, healthcare, BFSI, education, government, retail, and individual consumers in the Las Vegas/Southern Nevada region. Go-to-market is community-led and direct: referrals from a network of community partners (Vegas Golden Knights Foundation, MGM Resorts Foundation, Zappos, US Foods, Ahern, Bank of America, Everi, Shepherd Eye Center) supplement digital channels (website, Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn) and the eBay storefront.

The organization is broadening its service surface with Visions Park, a 100-unit supportive housing project for blind and visually impaired individuals at or below 40% of Area Median Income, scheduled to open in early 2026. The Blind Center is governed by a Board of Directors and Leadership Team, is not venture- or PE-backed, and operates as an independent charitable entity (EIN 88-6005096).

Name

Blind Center of Nevada

Legal name

Blind Center of Nevada

Website

https://blindcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blind Center of Nevada is a Las Vegas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing electronics recycling and IT asset disposition (ITAD) with certified data destruction, employing blind and visually impaired individuals, and serving enterprise customers across casino gaming, healthcare, BFSI, education, government, and retail in Southern Nevada.

Ownership category

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Product category

IT Asset Disposition and Electronics Recycling Services

akta.pro primary industry

IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Services (Data-Bearing Asset Handling) (BPALAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) & Secure Data Erasure (BPAEAOAK), Data Destruction Services (On-site/Off-site, Media Sanitization) (BPALAIAC), Certified Compliance & Reporting Services (R2/e-Stewards, Audit, ESG) (BPALAIAL)

Keywords

• Electronics recycling
• IT asset disposition
• Certified data destruction
• Refurbished electronics resale
• Nonprofit community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Electronics Recycling and ITAD Services: The Blind Center generates revenue by collecting, processing, and responsibly recycling electronics from businesses and individuals. Proceeds from refurbished equipment sales and recycling fees support the organization's mission of creating employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
2. Donations and Grants: The organization receives charitable donations from individuals and grants from organizations. A $1.25 million affordable housing grant was awarded by Western Alliance Bank and FHLBank San Francisco for the Visions Park housing project.
3. Event Venue Rental: The Visions of Greatness Center offers its facility for private and corporate events, generating rental revenue while serving the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Blind Center of Nevada is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides secure electronics recycling and IT asset disposition (ITAD) services for businesses and residents throughout Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, including corporate pickup, residential drop-off, R2v3-certified data destruction, and refurbished electronics resale via eBay. Proceeds and the in-house workforce of blind and visually impaired individuals also fund community programs, an event venue, and a 100-unit affordable housing project (Visions Park) for people with vision loss.

Product overview

The Blind Center of Nevada operates as a nonprofit organization offering a unified portfolio of services centered on electronics recycling and IT asset disposition (ITAD) for businesses and residents, combined with community support programs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The core product is Electronic Recycling & ITAD Services, which encompasses corporate pickup, residential dropoff, certified data destruction, and refurbished electronics sales through eBay. Additional services include membership programs providing independence training and support for the blind community, an event venue (Visions of Greatness Center), and affordable housing development (Visions Park). The organization serves multiple industry verticals including retail, healthcare, banking/finance, education, government, and casino gaming throughout Las Vegas and Southern Nevada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Electronic Recycling & ITAD Services: Electronics recycling and IT asset disposition services creating meaningful employment for individuals who are blind, offering secure data destruction and corporate pickup services throughout Las Vegas
• Visions Park

Products and services

• Electronic Recycling & IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Comprehensive electronics recycling and IT asset disposition services for businesses and residents throughout Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, including secure data destruction, corporate pickup, and responsible recycling.
• Corporate Electronics Pickup Free commercial electronics pickup service with uniformed staff, marked vehicles, and secure handling for businesses upgrading or retiring technology throughout Las Vegas and Southern Nevada.
• Residential Electronics Drop-off Free residential electronics drop-off service accepting computers, cell phones, laptops, tablets, printers, LCD monitors, stereo equipment, and other electronics at the Blind Center facility in Las Vegas Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.
• Certified Data Destruction Secure data destruction services including D.O.D.-level software wiping, physical hard drive destruction, documented chain of custody, and certificates of data destruction for compliance.
• Refurbished Electronics Sales Sale of professionally refurbished electronics through the Blind Center's eBay Certified Refurbisher storefront, with proceeds supporting the organization's mission and employment programs for individuals who are blind.
• Membership Services & Programs for the Blind Community Free programs helping blind community members achieve independence, including support services, social activities, and resources for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
• Visions of Greatness Center Event Venue Event space rental for private and corporate events located in the heart of Las Vegas at the Blind Center's Visions of Greatness Center facility.
• Visions Park Affordable Housing 100-unit supportive housing development in Las Vegas for individuals who are blind or visually impaired with incomes at or below 40% of Area Median Income.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of electronics donation proceeds support the Blind Center's mission and programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Vegas Golden Knights FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting the Blind Center of Nevada's programs and mission to help the blind community find hope, learn independence, and pursue personal greatness.
• MGM Resorts FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing support for the Blind Center's mission and programs serving individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
• ZapposminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting the Blind Center of Nevada's programs and community initiatives.
• US FoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting the Blind Center's mission through corporate partnership.
• AhernminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing support for the organization's programs serving the blind community.
• Bank of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting the Blind Center of Nevada through corporate giving and partnership.
• Par 3 Landscape ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting the organization's mission and programs.
• EveriminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting the Blind Center's casino gaming industry electronics recycling services.
• Shepherd Eye CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing support for programs serving individuals with visual impairments.
• MGM Resorts InternationalcoreOthersMajor Las Vegas casino operator utilizing the Blind Center's electronics recycling and IT asset disposition services for secure data destruction and responsible recycling of gaming and office technology.
• Station CasinoscoreOthersLas Vegas casino operator partner using the Blind Center's secure electronics pickup and data destruction services.
• Caesars Palace Las VegascoreOthersMajor Las Vegas resort using the Blind Center's IT asset disposition and certified data destruction services.
• Cox CommunicationscoreOthersTelecommunications company utilizing the Blind Center's electronics recycling services for IT equipment.
• NV EnergycoreOthersNevada utility company using the Blind Center's secure data destruction and electronics recycling services.
• The Valley Health SystemscoreOthersHealthcare system using the Blind Center's electronics recycling and IT asset disposition services for hospitals and medical offices.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cascade Asset Management: Wisconsin-based ITAD and e-waste recycler offering R2-certified data destruction, enterprise pickup, and refurbishment services. Comparable in certifications, service mix, and focus on regulated enterprise customers.
• 4th Bin: New York-based electronics recycling and ITAD provider serving enterprise and residential customers with certified data destruction. Comparable in service mix and customer verticals.
• BlueStar Recycling: Electronics recycling and ITAD provider focused on enterprise pickup, certified data destruction, and downstream materials recovery. Direct comparable on services, certifications, and customer profile.
• Electronic Recyclers International (ERI): Largest US e-waste recycler and ITAD provider offering certified data destruction, pickup logistics, and downstream materials processing. Closest direct competitor in services, certifications (R2/e-Stewards), and customer verticals (enterprise, healthcare, government).
• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit that operates electronics-recycling and refurbishment programs through its affiliates to fund workforce-mission employment. Closest mission-driven analog: nonprofit + e-waste + employment-for-disadvantaged-populations model.
• CompuCycle: Houston-based R2-certified ITAD provider offering enterprise electronics recycling and data destruction. Comparable mid-sized regional competitor with similar certifications and enterprise focus.
• HOBI International: Texas-based ITAD and electronics recycling company providing enterprise pickup, certified data destruction, and refurbishment. Direct competitor in the same service lines and enterprise customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Sims Lifecycle Services: Global ITAD arm of Sims Limited operating large-scale processing facilities across multiple continents. Offers a broader, more industrialized version of the same ITAD services the Blind Center provides locally.
• Iron Mountain: Global information-management company with a sizeable ITAD and secure-data-destruction practice. Competes for enterprise ITAD contracts but as part of a much broader records-storage and asset-management portfolio.
• Reverse Logistics Group: International reverse-logistics and ITAD/take-back operator serving OEMs and large enterprises. Broader, multi-country incumbent operating at greater scale than the Blind Center in the same end-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/blindcenterofnv
• Facebookfacebook.com/blindcenternv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blind-center-of-nevada
• Instagraminstagram.com/blindcenterofnv

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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