Useful guidance
Retiring equipment is easier when you know what information it holds, what needs to happen to that information, and what record your organisation should keep. These guides help you prepare an inventory and ask the right questions before arranging collection or destruction.
Methods and media
SSD shredding versus data wiping
explains the difference between destroying a storage device and preparing suitable equipment for reuse. It also covers how to plan for devices that cannot be erased or verified.
Backup tape disposal
Identify and authorise retired tapes, then agree handling and completion evidence.
Choosing a data destruction method
Compare erasure, physical destruction and degaussing by media type.
Education and equipment
IT asset disposal for schools
brings laptops, Chromebooks, tablets and other equipment into one manageable inventory and disposal plan.
Printer and photocopier disposal for schools
looks at internal storage, account settings, consumables and collection access that are easy to overlook.
Multi-site school IT disposal
Coordinate inventory and records across schools in a trust.
Chromebook disposal for schools
Plan managed device retirement, data handling and collection.
University IT asset disposal
Prepare mixed equipment and data-bearing media across departments.
Records and quotations
Data destruction records
Know what to reconcile between collection and completion.
Hard drive destruction quote factors
Gather counts, media types, site details and evidence requirements.
Planning a chain of custody
Connect the authorised list, handover and completion evidence.
Discuss your own equipment
These are general planning guides. The available method depends on the actual devices, condition, quantity and location. If you have a current project, send us your equipment list and postcode. Ask about a suitable service.