NetApp storage equipment consists of some of the finest data and information repositories available to the corporate world. Their products are used by a variety of organizations for the safe, efficient, and functional storage of different types of electronic information. While their hardware is superior, over time advances in the industry can make it obsolete, prompting disposal and replacement with newer products. This is a process that needs to be handled carefully for a variety of important reasons.One of the main liabilities that your organization can face when disposing of decommissioned NetApp storage equipment, is that these products, even if erased completely, may still contain traces of the data that was stored on them. Unfortunately, a clever hacker that discovers one of these products in a landfill will be able to piece that information together, and depending on what it is, use it against your company.There are also ecological concerns associated with disposal of NetApp storage equipment. These products often contain plastics and other non biodegradable components that will simply sit in landfills for a number of years. They may also have chemical ingredients which can poison the soil and permeate down into the water table over time.In some cases there may be state and local laws that are particular to California, Florida, Texas, or New York, concerning the disposal of electronic equipment such as NetApp storage devices. Failure to comply with these laws can lead to heavy fines imposed on your company. Unfortunately understanding these rules, and staying abreast of new developments as they occur, can be a time consuming task.In most cases, employing a certified R2 company to handle your electronics recycling will be the best, most cost effective, and easiest method for properly handling this process. They are aware of the laws that need to be complied with, and will have the equipment to do so. They will also have the training and experience necessary to prevent ecological issues that can arise.OceanTech has a reputation as an exemplary R2 certified electronics recycling company, that specializes in making sure all of your lingering data is destroyed completely. They know how to handle secure data destruction, wiping any traces of it from NetApp storage equipment. The processes they use completely destroy all components, ensuring that nothing can be accessed by nefarious parties.