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Secure, On-Site Hard Drive Destruction

Safeguarding Your Data, Protecting Your Business As an IT manager, you understand the critical importance of safeguarding sensitive information stored on hard drives. Whether it's financial records, customer data, or proprietary information, the consequences of a data...

Understanding Rhode Island’s E-Waste Ban: A Guide for Businesses

Did you know it's illegal for businesses in Rhode Island to simply throw away certain electronic devices? The state's E-Waste & Disposal Ban (General Laws § 23-24.10-5) mandates responsible recycling. This guide provides a clear understanding of this law for...

The Truth About ITAD Remarketing: What Businesses Actually Get Back

When companies retire their old technology, many turn to ITAD (IT Asset Disposition) vendors for secure recycling and the chance to recover value through resale. But despite the glossy marketing claims, the real financial return from ITAD remarketing can vary widely....

Protecting Privacy Through Engraving Removal: A Game-Changer for Device Recycling

As technology evolves, so does organizations' need to responsibly manage their electronic devices' lifecycle. From laptops to smartphones, devices often carry engravings like company logos, inventory barcodes, or owner names. While these engravings serve functional...

The Complete Guide to Hard Drive, SSD, and Onboard Storage Device Recycling: Secure Data Destruction and Sustainable Practices

What is Hard Drive Recycling and Secure Data Destruction? Hard drive recycling involves securely disposing of old or unwanted storage devices by either erasing data for reuse or permanently destroying them through shredding. Proper recycling methods protect sensitive...

How Companies Should Prepare for Secure Computer Disposal and IT Recycling: 

To keep pace with your industry’s innovations as well as constant upgrades digital world, technology upgrades are inevitable. Managing the outdated computers and electronics is also inevitable, and often, a challenge.  Disposing of old computers and IT equipment...

How to Responsibly Recycle Electronics in Massachusetts: A Guide to Environmental and Data Security Compliance

With the rapid pace of technological advancements, the need to responsibly recycle electronics has become more critical than ever. Whether it's an outdated smartphone, a worn-out laptop, or obsolete home appliances, e-waste can quickly pile up, creating environmental...

New Site Launch: Secure E-Waste Recycling with Data Recycling NE

At Data Recycling of New England, we’ve spent years setting the standard for secure, sustainable e-waste recycling in Massachusetts—now our new website, datarecyclingne.com, makes it easier for businesses to see how. We handle computers and laptops, delivering...

Where Should You Recycle Old Electronic Equipment?

If you have an old computer, printer, VHS player, and TV to dispose of, what should you do with them? Should you throw them in with your trash? According to TheRoundup, only 15% of the electronics discarded every year are recycled in the US and 20% globally. It’s...

Safeguard Data With Hard Drive Shredding

Project Your Digital Information Protecting sensitive data is one of the primary concerns that IT departments - and individuals - are faced with today. With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats and data breaches, it’s important to ensure that data isn’t...

How Does Data Destruction Apply To HIPPA?

For some organizations, such as hospitals or doctors’ offices, data privacy is not just a matter of good practice – it’s a matter of federal law. When HIPPA went into effect in 1996, it completely overhauled the privacy system that had previously been in place when...

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The Benefits of A Data Destruction Certificate

One of the most complicated matters when it comes to data recycling or destruction is ensuring that you are, in fact, destroying the data - especially if you have sensitive information on your hard drive (such as personal tax information, or patient or client...

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How To Host An Electronic Recycling Fundraiser

The weather is warming up and it’s time for some Spring Cleaning! At Data Recycling New England we’re happy to host Electronic Waste Fundraisers at your location of choice, which not only help your organization raise funds, but also help the environment! By hosting an...

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Reducing Data Theft At Schools

At first glance it may not seem that schools – especially public elementary schools – would necessarily be in grave danger of having sensitive data compromised. After all, the majority of individuals in and out of the building on a daily basis are under the age of 12,...

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The Importance of Blanking A Hard Drive

At Data Recycling of New England, we take data destruction – including hard drive blanking – seriously. For many individuals and corporations, when a piece of computer equipment is no longer needed and is being upgraded, the most usual course of action is for it to be...

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Corporate Data Destruction and Recycling

Did you know that in some municipalities the instant an item is thrown into a dumpster or trashcan that’s located outside it legally becomes available to whomever is willing to go in and get it? And, of course, whether it’s legal in that area won’t stop someone from...

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