Hard Drive Destruction Service

Electronic Data Erasure Process

At Tech Tree Recyclers, data destruction is our #1 priority when handling your electronic devices. We understand these devices often store sensitive company or client information, and we ensure it is permanently erased and irretrievable. With our secure data destruction services, you’ll receive:

  • Complete erasure of all data, even from failed or damaged hard drives.

  • A certificate of Destruction to confirm your data has been securely eliminated.

  • Free onsite destruction for batches of over 200 drives.

Our process guarantees regulatory compliance, total data security, and complete transparency.

Our Data Sanitization Process

To ensure thorough data destruction, we use a combination of cutting-edge tools, including:

  • Hard Drive Degausser: A high-powered magnetic process that eliminates all data stored on the drive.

  • 7-Pass Wiping Device: Overwrites the drive multiple times to ensure complete data sanitization.

  • Hard Drive Crusher: Exerts 12,000 lbs of force to deliver a conical punch, physically destroying the drive’s internal and external components.

After the drives are sanitized, we recycle the remaining materials locally to minimize waste.

Certified Compliance You Can Trust

As a certified electronics recycler, Tech Tree Recyclers adheres to rigorous standards including R2 Responsible Recycling© (R2:2013), ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018. We also comply with key data security regulations such as:

  • PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)

  • PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)

  • NIST SP 800-88 and NIST SP 800-36 (Guidelines for Media Sanitization)

  • Department of Defense guidelines

Advanced Data Destruction Methods

We employ four primary methods of data destruction:

  1. Data Erasure: Using a DoD 7-Pass overwrite function and Enhanced Secure Erase, we securely sanitize Hard Drives (HDDs) and Solid-State Drives (SSDs). Recovering data from this process requires advanced forensic techniques.

  2. Degaussing: A strong electromagnetic field permanently destroys all magnetically recorded data.

  3. Stake Punching: Physically crushes media platters, making devices completely unreadable.

  4. Shredding: Items are shredded into small pieces, which are then separated and recycled into original commodities.

Portable Device Data Destruction

We extend our services to portable devices, ensuring complete data destruction using degaussing and shredding techniques. Devices we handle include:

  • Smartphones

  • Thumb drives and portable drives

  • Flash memory

  • CDs/DVDs

  • Tapes

  • Other storage media

If your project requires physical destruction or a Certificate of Destruction for portable devices, contact us for more information.

Trust Tech Tree Recyclers to handle your data destruction needs with precision, compliance, and an unwavering commitment to protecting your sensitive information.