Electronics are everywhere in modern society. We use computers for just about everything and even carry them in our pockets. Unfortunately, this creates a lot of waste as devices reach obsolescence sooner than every before. Proper disposal is essential to avoid harmful environmental impacts. For municipalities, this should be an especially high priority.
No matter how well taken care of your electronic gadgets are, eventually the day will come when you need to replace your old technology and move on to the next big thing. With modern devices seemingly designed to grow outdated more and more quickly, getting rid of old devices has become an increasingly important part of any company. Unfortunately, if all you’ve done is deleted the files on your phone or performed a factory reset, your priceless and private information is potentially at risk. Don’t let your information get intercepted by people with bad intentions.
Businesses store data on a variety of technological devices including computers, flash drives, cell phones and tablets. Eventually those devices wear out, become obsolete and clutter the office. Recycling tech waste offers a beneficial solution to both the business and the environment. But how do you protect that [...]
Data security doesn’t stop when devices are replaced, though; the data on end-of-life assets can be accessed by anyone who gets their hands on them, whether in the landfill or in a second-hand store. Turning to an electronics recycling company for disposal of deprecated assets provides insurance that this data won’t be abused.
