Ensure that your recycling partner's facilities are licensed and approved by the EPA to comply with strict limitations on discharges. Comply with the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989. Has ISO 14001 Environmental Certification. Cost and/or refunds on a case by case basis.
When it’s time to dispose of IT assets, there are four major challenges:
Secure removal of all corporate data and identification
Maximising the residual value of your equipment
Compliance with stringent environmental legislation
Work carried out with minimal disruption to your business
Effective asset recycling and data security is essential whether you’re upgrading existing installations, downsizing or deploying new systems. All these activities can be time-consuming, risky and disruptive for critical business processes, particularly in a complex multi-service environment.
Non export of your used computer equipment to India, Pakistan, Africa and China. Recycling should not mean illegal dumping or export to developing countries. (in compliance with the Basel Action Network et al). Be very careful here, corporate identity and personal information can be retrieved from your hardware. Make sure the data will be removed by your chosen recycling partner.
Computer Recycling is a growth industry within Canberra and whilst still in it's infancy, there are some major companies now expanding rapidly throughout the country. 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Do you really want to spend your time erasing hard drives and upgrading outdated systems?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? Certain recycling 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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