Electronics Recycling for the Education Industry
Protect Your Students and Teachers with Secure and Compliant Electronics Recycling and Data Destruction Services
Educational institutions rely heavily on electronic devices such as computers, tablets, and interactive whiteboards to facilitate teaching and learning. However, with the rapid advancement of technology comes the challenge of managing electronic waste responsibly. ShredTronics is the leading provider of secure and sustainable electronics recycling solutions tailored specifically for the education sector.
At ShredTronics, we understand the unique needs and environmental concerns of educational organizations, which is why we offer specialized electronics recycling services designed to meet the highest standards of security, sustainability, and compliance. With our state-of-the-art facilities, industry-leading expertise, and unwavering commitment to data security and environmental responsibility, we provide schools, colleges, and universities with a trusted and reliable solution for the secure disposal and recycling of electronic devices.
IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)
Repurpose your school’s old electronics with ITAD services. Our service providers will securely delete the data stored on your devices before recycling or repurposing them.
Electronics Destruction
Safely dispose of old cell phones, landlines, laptops, computers, printers and copy machines, hard drives, tablets, media, and more.
Mail-In Electronics Destruction
Conveniently mail-in your old and unused electronics to our service providers for secure destruction and recycling.
Challenges in the Education Industry
Education has become the fifth most targeted industry for data breaches. They put students and employees alike in dangerous positions that can cost the school thousands of dollars. However, criminals mostly target student files since most, if not all, have no credit history. The Government Accountability Office found that school districts can lose around $50,000 to $1 million after a breach.
In addition, laws such as FERPA and the PPRA, as well as any state regulations, govern student privacy. With a FERPA violation, schools can lose federal funding and individual employees can be fined up to $500.
Secure data destruction and electronics recycling services protect your students’ and employees’ information and keep you in compliance with state and federal regulations like FERPA. Selling or donating your school’s old electronic devices puts them at risk of getting into the wrong hands. In addition, you will be helping your school reduce its carbon footprint with responsible recycling.
Sustainable
Properly disposing of electronics 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 device.
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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Education Industry FAQs
Why can’t I just trade, sell, or donate my electronics?
Electronics contain valuable information such as personal data, banking information, confidential business information, and more that can cause serious damage if it ends up in the wrong hands. Electronics destruction ensures that all of your data is unrecoverable.
How secure is ShredTronics?
All of our service providers follow all state and federal regulations when it comes to data privacy and the environment. Electronics destruction and recycling ensures 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 electronics are destroyed for your records. It details the process, ensuring it complies with privacy laws.
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.
How much does electronics destruction and recycling cost?
The price of your electronics destruction and recycling service will depend on the type of device(s) you have, how many, your location, and other factors. Once you contact us with the details of your project, we will be able to give you an accurate price quote.
What devices contain and store data that my business should destroy?
Many devices store important data, and these devices should be properly destroyed and recycled to keep private information secure.
– Cell phones
– Laptops
– Computers
– Printers and copy machines
– Hard drives
– Fax machines
– And more
What electronics can I destroy with mail-in?
Our service mail-in services are equipped to handle:
Electronic devices:
Computers, Laptops, Hard Drives, Cell Phones, Tablets, Microfiche and Micromedia
Media Devices:
LTO Data Cartridges, Travan Tape Cartridges, DDS-90 Data Tapes, VHS, DAT Tapes, Audio Cassettes, USB Drives, Memory Cards, CDs and DVDs
What happens to the electronics 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.
