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We’re surrounded by electronics, but how often do we think about where they go when they’ve reached the end of their life? Electronics recycling is becoming an increasingly important issue as the amount of electronic waste increases. It’s not just about disposing of our old phones, laptops and tablets properly; it’s also about considering the […]

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, electronic waste (e-waste) is becoming a growing concern. According to the United Nations, the world generated 53.6 million metric tons of e-waste in 2019 alone. With the rise in e-waste comes the need for proper disposal, which is where electronics recycling regulations come into play. In this […]

Any company or entity that handles sensitive information such as government, financial or business must be concerned about data security and protecting their patients or clients personal information. It is crucial that companies ensure their data is safe and secure from unauthorized access and that data is properly destroyed when no longer required. Companies that […]

When your business is ready to upgrade its office technology, it’s important to make sure that you do so in a way that protects your data and follows all city and state e-Waste recycling laws. Not protecting your data by using a registered data destruction contractor can create monumental risks for data security and could […]

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 […]