FAQ's
Professional Data Erasure
- A number of certified e-waste recycling companies offer secure data erasure services, using industry-approved methods.
Physical Data Destruction
- If your device is highly sensitive (e.g., company servers, financial records), you may request hard drive shredding or degaussing. Shredding physically destroys storage devices, while degaussing uses powerful magnets to erase all data.
Get a Certificate of Data Destruction
- A reputable recycling company should provide a Certificate of Data Destruction, confirming that your data has been securely erased or destroyed.
Common recyclable e-waste includes computers, laptops, printers, mobile phones, TVs, batteries, circuit boards, and household appliances. Businesses can also recycle network equipment, medical devices, and industrial machinery.
Yes. Since 2021, the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, introduced under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, have required businesses to ensure proper disposal and recycling of electronic waste.