Did you know that implementing an in-house computer disposal program can cost more than $400 per computer? Many recycling companies can properly dispose of your computer hardware for a fraction of what it would cost to do it yourself. You already have enough work to do. Implement one of the following e-stewardship schemes within your company instead
As part of any computer recycling service, your chosen partner should offer the following services:
Compliance with relevant local/ state and central government/ congressional requirements and legislation
Data Destruction for hard drives to US government/ Canadian/ Australian standards
Asset tracking for all obsolete/ faulty computer hardware. You need to know where your computers end up.
Non export of your used computer equipment. Recycling should not mean illegal dumping or export to developing countries. (in compliance with the Basel Action Network)
Computer Recycling is a growth industry within the United states and whilst still in it's infancy, there are some major companies now expanding rapidly throughout the 50 various states. Many of these companies offer highly expert services to the service and public sector as well as private industry.
Do you really want to spend your time erasing hard drives and upgrading outdated systems? Why worry about risk management, software licenses and environmental compliance? Many Companies will pickup your equipment, provide the requested services and send you a detailed record of what was accomplished. It’s that easy.
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