Computer Disposal and Recycling for
Skelmersdale, Rainford, Billinge, Orrell,
Ashton in Makerfield, Abram, Hindley, Westhoughton, Standish, Chorley and
Horwich
PROTECT YOUR DATA!
The unconventional way... but too many
'man hours'!
The
professional way ... sensible, realistic and certified.
Computer Recycling
Data Destruction
Professional Computer
Disposal
IT Recycling Services
Hard Drive Recycling
Computer Shredding
DISPOSAL and RECYCLING COMPUTERS
All of
which are serious issues that ABLE IT Logistics Ltd can resolve easily
For instance, perhaps workstations should be
kept on desks and servers in racks until they’re cleared (and they should
probably stay there until they’ve had their drive contents shredded, at
least, because they’re already set up with power and whatever interface is
normal for that system). Doing so can lend a sense of urgency to the need
to securely decommission the equipment, too, because you’ll feel the
pressure of wanting to clear the space for other uses.
Prevention and Solution - According to the EPA, recycling electronics
keeps lead, mercury, cadmium and brominated flame retardants out of the
environment. Some electronics also have valuable materials in them, such
as gold, silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium, copper, tin, brass and
zinc, which can be reused to cut down on the use of virgin materials.
Considerations - Recycling is a better option than putting it into a
landfill, due to the toxic nature of many of the components. No matter
what option you chose, be sure to remove all your personal data from the
hard drive before it leaves your hands, or use a trusted disposal company
such as Able IT Logistics who provide certification of destruction.
An Article About Computer Disposals ...
Computer Disposal - Throwing Away Your
Computer, Money, And Identity
by Jackson Morgan
Security is not only important while using your new PC, but when disposing
of your old computer equipment as well. Information can be retrieved in
several different ways once your system leaves your house or office. In my
state we have a recycling container at the solid waste authority, which
you can bring your old PC's to.
On May 31st, 2005, I decided to do an experiment and see what people
actually throw away. So, I took my trusty laptop, an external USB hard
drive shell, and waited for my first victim.
Leaving Your Credit Cards At The Dump . . . John Doe (age - 46)
I explained my reason for being there and asked if he would like to
participate. After obliging, I asked him a few questions. I got a laugh
out of this one.
Jackson - "What would you say your technical skills are?"
John - "I don't know -bleep-, this is my son's computer, and he said it
was broke."
So I proceeded to take his hard drive out to see what I could find. (And
boy did I find stuff.) I found 64 Word and Excel documents containing
everything from a book report titled Trusting Human Nature to a detailed
spreadsheet titled “Our Debt”. John said, "a year ago, we refinanced our
house, and my son helped us put together this spreadsheet of our credit
cards and miscellaneous debts".
Believe it or not it, actually had the names of the credit cards, account
numbers, and amount owed on each one. After I showed John, he asked me to
check if his son was surfing on sites he was asked not to go on. I told
him the system looked clean and his son was following his rules to a T.
(You owe me Junior)
Out of 5 PC's I saw that day, all of them had recoverable files. John
Doe's being the worst with the “Our Debt” spreadsheet.
Computer Disposal and the EPA
Make sure when you recycle your old system you comply with the
Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") guidelines. Here are some basic
facts on computer disposal that will help you. According to the official
EPA website www.epa.gov:
* The Environmental Protection Agency has strict regulations regarding the
disposal of hazardous materials.
* Penalties for violations are distributed in the form of fines as well as
Public Service.
* Nearly 250 million computers will become obsolete in the next five
years.
* Many people discard computers every three to five years.
* In 2004, only 11 percent of personal computers retired in the U.S. were
recycled.
Conclusion:
TVs and computers can contain an average of four pounds of lead (depending
on their size, make and vintage) as well as other substances of potential
concern like chromium, cadmium, mercury, beryllium, nickel, zinc and
brominated flame retardants. These materials need to be handled carefully
and are potential health hazards.
On top of all the chemicals and biohazards, your computer probably
contains personal information. If this information falls into the wrong
hands, you could be on the receiving end of identity theft and various
forms of fraud.
About the Author:
Jackson Morgan is a Sr. desktop support specialist and works with small to
large businesses. He is certified to work on many platforms and has over
eight years experience in the field. If you would like to contact Jackson
you can e-mail him at jackson.morgan@paralogic.net. -(USA) ... Jackson
Morgan is president of 'The Technical Coalition Against Dumbness (TCAD)
Article Source: http://www.goarticles.com
ABOUT US:
Data Protection is Our #1 Priority
Many companies simply live with the clutter of obsolete electronic waste
because of the fear that sensitive data may be compromised. Able IT
Logistics understands this very real concern and we ensure that all data
is removed entirely from your electronic waste before it is recycled.
Certificate of Destruction
For your peace of mind, we issue a Certificate of Destruction as proof
that any data stored within your electronic waste has been 100% destroyed
before it reaches our e-waste recycling facility.
Able IT Logistics is an established company
that specialises in the safe disposal of all electronics & IT Equipment-
We can remove computers, telecom systems and all associated electronics
equipment, providing Data Destruction Certificates-
This equipment is then recycled rather than used as landfill, thus
ensuring we are conserving the environment in which we live. The
electronic equipment contains various metals, if only in small quantities,
most common being Steel, Copper, Gold & Aluminium.
Our full service provision includes:
Electronics Removal & Disposal
Waste Management
SAFE & SECURE DATA DESTRUCTION
Confidential Removal & Destruction
Rebuild & Resale of IT Related Products.
We are also Out Of Hours Specialists and cover the whole of the UK.
Our Range of Services include...
We are an electronics recycling company that
takes protecting the environment and your company's security seriously.
Our mission is to provide our customers with affordable alternatives to
landfill disposal, worry free data security, and reliable customer
service.
We follow a strict NO LANDFILL policy both internally and externally. We
value each and every customer as if they were our first. We have a formal
environmental management system, ensuring that we meet environmental
quality standards for all portions of our operation.
Able IT Logistics Limited is an insured, privately owned and operated
corporation that provides electronics recycling services to both
residential and commercial customers.
At Able IT Logistics we maintain strict environmental and social
standards.
We recycle
* Computers
* Monitors
* IT Equipment
* and all other electronic devices
We provide a UK coverage - and collect and
dispose of Computer Hardware (or any type of e-waste) to UK Standards,
providing certificates of authenticated disposal and recycling.
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