Destroying old data carriers (CDs, DVDs and tapes)
Professional data destruction for all your loose media
Many companies still have cabinets full of old backups. Although we work a lot in the cloud today, archives containing CDs, DVDs, and tapes often remain for years. But what do you do when they become obsolete? Destroying a CD-ROM or destroying old tapes is just as important as erasing a hard drive. After all, there is often sensitive company information on them. At W3E, we provide secure data carrier destruction so that your old data never falls into the wrong hands.
Sustainable data destruction and recycling
Recycling computers In our eyes, recycling is always better than destroying. At W3E, we want to maximize reuse to reduce the impact on the environment. Therefore, we prefer to professionally erase the data carriers. This allows us to safely give the PCs a second life without compromising data security. You will also receive an attractive residual value for your old computers. Together, we choose a sustainable solution that protects both your privacy and the planet. Should you still want to destroy the entire computer, we can of course arrange for this for you.
Why you shouldn’t just throw away CDs and tapes
Many people wonder: what kind of waste do CDs actually belong to? Or: where should you throw CDs? Although it is tempting to put them in the trash, this is unwise. First of all, it is a security risk, especially if there is sensitive business information on them. Second, CD waste is technically recyclable. These raw materials are lost if you throw them in the trash, and that is a waste!
Unlike computers, it is not practical to erase these media for reuse. Instead, we opt for complete destruction. The material (often polycarbonate and thin metal layers) is separated after shredding and reused as raw material for new products. Thus, handing in old CDs is not only safe for your privacy, but also good for the environment. Recycling e-waste.
Which data carriers do we destroy?
Although technology is changing, tapes and optical discs are still used commercially for long-term archives (such as LTO tapes) or medical records. If you want to permanently remove data from these media, we recommend physical data carrier destruction This form of data carriers is hardly used anymore nowadays. Among other things, we destroy:
- CDs and DVDs: Whether it’s software, backups or customer data; we ensure thorough data destruction.
- Tapes and diskettes: We provide final tape data destruction of all types of magnetic tapes.
- Other media: You can also rely on us for the destruction of other old data carriers such as audio cassettes, video tapes, Zip drives and Jaz discs.
Are you wondering what to do with old CDs or what to do with old DVDs that are still in the archive? The safest way is professional destruction.
Why choose W3E?
At W3E, we know all about computer recycling and safety. Our team has years of experience in safely and effectively destroying various types of hardware and uses the latest techniques to protect your data.
Certified destruction
You will always receive a proof of destruction, so that you have the necessary documentation to demonstrate that your data has been destroyed in the correct manner. This is important for audits, compliance with laws and regulations, and internal reporting.
Environmentally friendly
At W3E, we are committed to sustainability. That’s why we ensure that all destroyed materials are processed in an environmentally friendly manner. This means that you not only destroy your data securely, but also contribute to a cleaner planet.
Customer
Every company has unique needs when it comes to data destruction. That’s why we offer customized solutions that fit your business, big or small.
Own pick-up and delivery service
Our own transport service collects your old computers and, if desired, returns them to you.
The certainty of a CD shredder on an industrial scale
Of course, you can try to cut a disc yourself, but for larger quantities, a professional CD shredder is indispensable. Our machines physically render the media unusable by shredding it into small pieces.
Why is this better than throwing away old DVDs yourself?
- Irreparable: With our method, data recovery is 100% impossible.
- Certification: You receive an official certificate from data destruction.
- Environmentally friendly: We ensure that the remaining components do not end up in landfills but are recycled.
The process of data destruction at W3E
Are you curious about how we work? Our process is short and concise:
- Inventory: We start with an inventory of your hardware. What needs to be removed and in what way?
- Transport: We pick up the equipment at your location or come to you.
- Destroying data: We destroy your data carriers in our destruction facility at your location.
- Reporting: You receive the official documents and the certificate.
Choose safe data destruction
Stop unnecessarily storing privacy-sensitive material. Instead of throwing away DVDs or throwing old CDs into the grey bin, choose the security of W3E. We ensure that your old data is securely deleted and that the remaining materials are processed in a sustainable manner.
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