Every year thousands of desktop equipment is stacked in storerooms or tossed in dumpsters. Considering the vibrant market for used desktops or laptops, both options are a shame. Recycling desktop equipment with a reputable electronics recycling company is a better alternative, and in the Twin Cities, the best option is OceanTech.OceanTech recycles computers for resale. Reuse makes the most sense for obvious reasons, but even more important for many businesses is the fact that recycling for reuse returns money to their bottom line. With OceanTech that return can be as much as three times more than other recycling options.Before getting to the “cash factor,” equipment is wiped clear of data with all secure data destruction documented for auditing and reporting purposes. Data destruction takes place in a secure environment, and OceanTech can even clear your hard drives on site (for an additional fee) if security concerns warrant.The staff at OceanTech is expert at refurbishing and repairing computers. If the machine truly is at the end of its life, all components and materials are recycled in the most environmentally responsible manner and sent to R2 certified downstream vendors.OceanTech advises companies to recycle their computers as soon as they are replaced, because the newer the equipment, the higher the value. At the same time, OceanTech can remove and recycle just about any electronic equipment, from phone systems to printers, LCD TVs, high end servers or data center equipment.Best of all, if your Twin Cities business has multiple locations, within the area or elsewhere within the United States, OceanTech has logistics partners who work with them to manage the organization-wide computer recycling effort.Secure data destruction is always a major concern, and while hard drives can be shredded, the shredding is a fee-based service, so the computers are typically worth more when the data is destroyed with the hard drives intact.For more information on recycling desktop equipment in the Twin Cities, contact OceanTech at 612 331 4456.
Effective ITAD strategies for Data Centers
In the ever-evolving landscape of data management, businesses frequently encounter the need to retire their data center hardware. Such scenarios often arise when companies decide to shut down all or part of a data center operation. The process of decommissioning a data center is riddled with logistical intricacies, and among these, planning for the disposition of retired assets stands out as a crucial aspect. The dismantling of data center equipment without a well-thought-out strategy for reuse, remarketing, or secure disposal can lead to a host of problems.
