Hard Drive Destruction & Recycling
Secure and Environmentally Sound
Hard Drive Destruction & Recycling Services
Hard drives in our personal computers and laptops contain millions of pieces of data which often includes financially sensitive and private information. When it’s time to upgrade to a new PC or laptop, it’s important to properly dispose of your old hard drives.
ShredTronics offers hard drive destruction and recycling so you can dispose of old hard drives in a secure and environmentally sound manner.
We serve both businesses and individuals, connecting you with reliable, local professionals who have years of experience in hard drive shredding. We have options for small numbers of hard drives and for large quantities all at once. Trust us to help you ensure complete security and compliance with your data.
Service Options
Pick Up Services
Pick up services are highly secure and convenient for a large number of hard drives. A trusted service comes to you, collects your hard drives, and transports them to a secure local facility where they are completely destroyed. A certificate of destruction is issued after destruction.
Mail-In Services
Mail-in services are incredibly convenient and perfect for those with small to medium quantities. Simply pack away your hard drives and ship securely via FedEx to one of our partner destruction facilities. A certificate of destruction is issued after destruction.
Importance of Hard Drive Destruction and Recycling
Professional hard drive destruction and recycling keep your data safe, protect the environment, and help you comply with regulations. Hard drives often store sensitive information. Proper destruction protects your information from being accessed after its lifespan is over.
Hard drives also contain hazardous materials, which can pose significant environmental risks if not disposed of properly; hard drive destruction diverts them from landfills. Professional destruction facilitates the recovery and reuse of valuable materials, which lowers the demand for new resources.
Why Choose ShredTronics
Sustainable
Properly disposing of hard drives is vital to the well-being of the environment. Services are compliant with e-waste disposal laws and seek to keep materials out of landfills.
Secure
Your data remains secure through the entire disposal process. Trust experts to keep your data safe by fully wiping or destroying your hard drives.
Local
ShredTronics partners with local, certified service providers in your area. We find you the most affordable option for your project in our network–no matter where you’re located in the US.
Efficient
Get free, customized, no-obligation quotes for services in just a matter of minutes when you call or fill out the form during business hours. Get started right away when you contact us.
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What Is The Hard Drive Destruction and Recycling Service Process?
Contact ShredTronics
Gather the hard drives you have to dispose of and contact ShredTronics by filling out the form, calling us, or using the live chat. We are happy to assist you!
Choose Your Service
Depending on the size of your project, there are a few options to choose from, including pickup services, mail-back services, or a drop-off location. Our team will evaluate your project size with you and help determine which option is the best fit for you.
Complete the Service
Once the service is selected, the provider will arrive at the agreed upon date to pick up your hard drives. They will be thoroughly destroyed and recycled at a secure facility. After the service is complete, you will receive a certificate of destruction as well.
Security and Compliance
The security of your data and compliance with privacy and environmental regulations are top priorities for hard drive destruction and recycling companies. These firms handle vast quantities of sensitive data-containing devices, necessitating robust security measures to protect against data breaches and ensure compliance.
Security protocols are implemented at every destruction process stage, from collection to final disposal. Access to facilities and data storage areas is tightly controlled and surveilled to prevent unauthorized access.
Compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards is non-negotiable for hard drive destruction companies. They must stay on top of evolving legal requirements and ensure their practices align with the latest data protection and environmental regulations. Audits and assessments are conducted to verify compliance and identify areas for improvement.
ShredTronics’ partners are highly trusted within the communities in which they operate. We match you with secure services that ensure the full destruction of your hard drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How secure is ShredTronics?
All of our service providers follow all state and federal regulations when it comes to data privacy and the environment. Hard drive destruction and recycling ensure your data is unrecoverable and the valuable materials are recycled to make completely new devices. In addition, you will receive a certificate of destruction after your hard drives are destroyed for your records. It details the process, ensuring it complies with privacy laws.
How much does hard drive destruction and recycling cost?
On average, it costs between $7-$20 per hard drive. However, the price will depend on how many you have, the method you choose, your location, and other factors. The more hard drives you have to destroy, the price per hard drive will decrease so we recommend gathering as many as you can before scheduling a service.
Can I witness the hard drive destruction process?
You can watch the destruction process if you choose to destroy your hard drives with an onsite service. However, you will have to confirm with your service provider what their truck can handle or has room for.
What is a certificate of destruction?
A certificate of destruction is a formal document that provides details about the destruction of your electronics and ensures the destruction and recycling process complies with all state and federal security laws. It includes details such as the transaction number, chain of custody, terms and conditions, collection date, location of the destruction, and more.
What happens to the hard drives after they’re destroyed?
After going through a shredder, magnets will collect iron and steel, while mechanical processing separates aluminum, copper, and other metals. Water separates the plastic and glass. Raw materials will be prepared for secondary recyclers or sent to manufacturers to be used in the production of other devices.
