What is the United We Repair Coalition?

The United We Repair Coalition is a powerful industry initiative led by the Tech Care Association to unite tech repair businesses in fighting Google ad restrictions, tariff barriers, parts availability issues, and advancing right-to-repair legislation.

How much does it cost to join the coalition?

Repair businesses can join for as little as $10/month ($120/year), with higher levels available. Industry partners start at $100/month ($1,200/year). All fees are business tax deductible.

What benefits do founding champions receive?

Founding champions receive permanent recognition on the coalition website, VIP status at industry events, direct access to coalition leadership, first access to all victories, and historical legacy as industry uniters.

Why is the Tech Care Association leading this coalition?

TCA is a 501(c)(6) non-profit with 5 years of established relationships with Google, Apple, Samsung, and government officials. Our Washington DC location and non-profit status provide maximum credibility and fund utilization for advocacy efforts.

What Is the Tech Care Industry? Repair, Support, Reuse & Recycle

The Tech Care Industry: Repair, Support, Reuse & Recycle

The tech care industry is made up of four main sectors: Tech Repair, Tech Support, Tech Reuse/Refurbishing, and Tech Recycling. They all share one purpose: taking care of technology after it has been sold.

Everything that happens once a device leaves the store—whether it needs setup, repair, refurbishment, or end-of-life recycling—belongs to the tech care industry. Together, these businesses play a vital role in communities everywhere:

Helping people get the most from their devices.
Keeping tech in use and out of landfills.
Reducing e-waste and supporting the circular economy.

Tech Repair

Tech repair is everywhere. Shops and service providers restore personal devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops, drones, and more.

Retail repair shops handle everyday device repairs in-store.
Mobile/on-demand repair brings the technician to the customer’s location.
Depot repair centers specialize in advanced repairs, where devices are shipped in for service.

These businesses keep millions of devices working longer, saving consumers money and reducing unnecessary waste.

Tech Reuse & Refurbishing

Modern technology can, and should, be used many times over. The tech reuse sector leads the way by refurbishing, reselling, and harvesting parts from used devices.

Refurbishers restore devices for resale to consumers, retailers, or through bulk channels.
IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) companies handle large-scale replacement cycles for organizations.
Parts harvesters extract valuable components for reuse or resale, extending device lifespans.

Every step reduces e-waste and closes the loop in the circular tech economy.

Tech Recycling

When devices finally reach end-of-life, tech recycling companies ensure they are responsibly dismantled, recycled, or refurbished.

Certified recyclers securely de-manufacture and recycle electronics in an environmentally safe way.
Many partner with nonprofits, schools, or community groups to collect unwanted devices.
Some recover items suitable for refurbishment and sell them back into the reuse market.

This sector ensures that even discarded technology contributes to sustainability rather than pollution.

Find resources for tech care businesses at: TCA Resource Hub

Learn about industry Issues at: United We Repair Coalition

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