There are several ways to dispose of old electronics, but the best and most effective way is to work a registered electronic waste company certified in data destruction. When moving on from a device that’s full of your sensitive data, such as a computer or cell phone, data security is a major concern. If your […]

Simply throwing away your electronic devices puts your sensitive personal data at risk, including your financial or medical information. That is on top of any risk of not following eWaste environmental laws that may be in place for your state or county. Whether you plan on transferring ownership of your electronics or disposing of them, […]

When it comes to data destruction some clients may be familiar with terminology like “DoD destruction”, and we often get questions about if this is the standard for ProTek Recycling’s data destruction services.  For ProTek Recycling, we found that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-88 is a more appropriate guideline […]

Modern businesses and government organizations collect, process, and store massive volumes of data on various devices that they rely on to operate successfully. When you decide to upgrade your technology, the sensitive information on hard drives could still remain accessible to individuals who possess the means to retrieve it. One of the most common misconceptions […]

When household or commercial electronic devices are thrown away in the trash, they become eWaste. Not only is doing so illegal in the State of New York, but the materials in these products may also be potentially toxic to the local ecosystem. Additionally, they could still retain accessible data that can be retrieved by someone […]

It’s inevitable. Eventually, your old laptop is going to become obsolete or just too slow to keep up with the latest software. What do you do with it? You could try to sell it online or in a store, but there’s no guarantee that someone will want to buy it. Recycling is the most effective […]

Technology Is Everywhere As we buy new laptops and computers, throwing out the old ones may seem like the easiest and best option. However, there are many personal and environmental reasons for recycling electronics. ProTek Recycling is here to help your commercial business reduce the amount of growing electronic waste. It’s our goal to get […]

Your data is one of your most important assets. It’s what keeps your business running, and it’s essential to protect it from hackers and other cyber threats. That’s where data security services come in. These professional services can keep your business’s data safe and secure, using a variety of methods to ensure compliance and guarantee […]

Unlike modern cloud servers, physical storage devices, like hard drives, can leave data exposed, if the data is not properly destroyed. Simply throwing them away can leave sensitive information accessible to hackers, as well as potentially contaminate the environment and violate compliance regulations.  Today, we are going to cover 10 key reasons why hard drive […]

How Zero Landfill Policy Benefits Your Business Reputable recycling companies that adopt a zero landfill policy for electronic waste guarantee that your old computers and other devices are not disposed of in large public landfills. This practice helps protect the environment while also preventing sensitive data on your devices from potentially being accessed in the […]