Electronics Destruction Services
Electronic Destruction Services Near Me
Many electronics used in homes and offices include a hard drive or another memory storage type containing sensitive records. Whether proprietary data, personal information, or customer files; you are at risk of data loss and theft when disposing of your devices. Electronic destruction services ensure the secure destruction of your confidential information.
Shred Nations offers electronic shredding to reduce e-waste and protect your data. Our process destroys the content saved to your devices and breaks down the device to create recyclable material. Minimize your environmental impact and secure your confidential data with Shred Nations today.
Our Electronics Destruction Services
On-Site Destruction Services
If you would like to witness your electronics being destroyed, Shred Nations can find you a service provider who will come to your location to destroy your devices while you watch. Note that their shredding trucks can’t handle all devices so confirm with your service provider what they accept.
Off-Site Destruction Services
If your service provider can’t destroy all of your devices on-site or you don’t need to witness the destruction, off-site destruction is when your service provider will pick your devices up and destroy them at their secure destruction and recycling facility.
Ship N Shred
If you only have a couple of electronics to destroy, you can mail them to one of our secure service providers for their destruction. All you have to do is box your devices up, schedule a pickup through FedEx, and our service providers will take care of the rest.
Why Choose Shred Nations
Fast Turnaround
Get matched to a partner in 3-5 minutes. They will work with you to get a quote based on your specifications.
Nationwide Coverage
We have partners all over the United States and Canada.
Partnered with the Best
We are partnered with thousands of partners nationwide providing you with the best, secure options in your area.
Electronics Destruction and Recycling Cost
The price of your electronics destruction and recycling project will depend on what devices you have, how many, the method you choose, your location, and other factors. Once you contact us with the details of your project, our partners can provide you with more accurate price quotes for your specific project.
The quote on an electronics destruction and recycling project is determined by several factors:
-Volume of E-Waste: The amount of e-waste being processed impacts the cost. Larger volumes may lead to potentially lower per-unit costs.
-Type of Devices: Different electronics contain varying amounts of precious metals, which can affect recycling costs.
-Location: The cost of collecting and transporting e-waste to your service provider’s facility affects overall pricing.
-Data Security Measures: Ensuring proper data destruction also adds to the cost of electronics recycling services.
How Our Electronics Destruction Services Work
1. Gather all of the boxes and electronics you have to recycle and/or destroy.
2. Once you contact Shred Nations through the form or phone: (800) 747-3365, we will match you with a provider that matches your needs. You can select the one that works for you and schedule your service.
3. The provider will pick up all of the electronics to bring back to the plant. If you are using an onsite hard drive destruction service, they will destroy the hard drives onsite. Ask our service experts about the options.
4. Once they have been brought back to the plant, they will be sorted, and destroyed, and parts will be recycled (when applicable).
5. You will receive a certificate of destruction when your electronics have been destroyed and recycled.
Benefits of Electronics Destruction Services
Environmental Protection
Destroying and recycling electronics properly prevents toxic materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium from contaminating soil and water sources. This helps reduce pollution and protects ecosystems.
Data Security
Our certified electronics destruction providers ensure complete data destruction, protecting sensitive personal and business data from potential misuse.
Compliance With Regulations
There are various state and federal laws governing the disposal of electronic waste, such as the RCRA. Using proper recycling services helps businesses and individuals comply with these regulations. In addition, you’ll comply with data privacy laws, such as HIPAA with their proper disposal.
Resource Conservation
Recycling electronics allows valuable materials like gold, silver, copper, and rare earth metals to be recovered and reused. This reduces the need for raw material extraction and conserves natural resources.
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Hard Drive Destruction
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Learn more about DMS >>Electronics Destruction and Recycling FAQs
How does electronics destruction work?
1. Gather all of the boxes and electronics you have to recycle and/or destroy.
2. Once you contact Shred Nations through the form or phone: (800) 747-3365, we will match you with a provider that matches your needs. You can select the one that works for you and schedule your service.
3. The provider will pick up all of the electronics to bring back to the plant. If you are using an onsite hard drive destruction service, they will destroy the hard drives onsite. Ask our service experts about the options.
4. Once they have been brought back to the plant, they will be sorted, and destroyed, and parts will be recycled (when applicable).
5. You will receive a certificate of destruction when your electronics have been destroyed and recycled.
What electronics should I destroy?
Some examples of electronics we can accept, but are not limited to, include:
– Computers and Monitors
– Laptops
– Cell Phones
– Hard Drives
– iPads and Tablets
– Printers, Scanners, and Photocopy Equipment
– and more!
How much does electronics destruction and recycling cost?
The price of your electronics destruction and recycling project will depend on what devices you have, how many, the method you choose, your location, and other factors. Contact us to receive accurate price quotes after giving us your project details.
How secure are electronics destruction and recycling services?
Electronic destruction and recycling is the only method that ensures your data is completely unrecoverable. In addition, all of our service providers meet or exceed all data privacy regulations. If would like to even witness the shredding, you can ask about our mobile services. Whichever method you choose, you will receive a certificate of destruction for your records when the process is complete.
Can I witness the destruction process?
Most shred trucks can handle CDs and hard drives, but 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 shredding 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 does a mail-back electronics destruction service work?
Ship ‘N’ Shred is a convenient solution for mail-back destruction services. Simply box your electronics up, ship your media, and we will shred them all into tiny pieces. The chain of custody is documented throughout the whole process and you will receive a certificate of destruction when your electronics have been destroyed and recycled. Learn more on Ship N Shred’s electronics destruction page.
What is HIPAA?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) helps regulate and protect protected health information (PHI). Covered entities must implement reasonable safeguards, limit incidental uses, and avoid prohibited uses and disclosures of PHI, including the proper disposal of this information.
What is GLBA?
The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) defines how financial institutions should handle and dispose of documents, including digital files, to protect their clients.
What is FERPA and PPRA?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) require information protection of all educational records and personal data.
What is FACTA?
The Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA) requires anyone who uses information from any type of consumer report for a business purpose must dispose of the information securely and properly. Disposal must be sufficient enough so that the data can’t be reconstructed in any way.
What is RCRA?
The EPA’s Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulates and requires safe destruction and management of hazardous waste. The RCRA imposes severe penalties for electronics disposal without a permit: 5 years in prison and/or up to $50,000 per violation day. For making the mistake twice, the penalties double.