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Saturday, 14th October 2023, is International E-Waste Day, which aims to raise awareness about the growing issue of electronic waste and promote responsible disposal and recycling practices.

In Ireland, over 25 million electronic devices are left in storage cupboards and drawers or thrown in bins, where they end up in the rubbish dump. A study from the United Nations has revealed that last year, Irish businesses and households contributed 11 million kilos of electronic waste. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need for proper disposal and recycling methods to prevent further damage to the environment.

What is e-waste?

E-waste refers to discarded electrical or electronic devices, such as hard drives, RAM, computers, mobile phones, USB memory sticks, laptops, and tablets, as well as monitors, digital cameras, photocopiers, and printers. Additionally, e-waste can include several accessories, such as cables, cords, and adapters.

Can’t I just recycle them?

The short answer is “no.”, The disposal of e-waste waste is not as clean-cut as just throwing it into the recycling bin. Careful consideration needs to be taken as to what has been thrown out. Some accessories may contain hazardous materials that require special handling, for example, anything with a built-in battery or items like fridges that contain gases that are bad for the environment.

Another reason for taking care when disposing of e-waste is the risk of data breaches, which can lead to fraud and identity theft. Proper disposal of e-waste helps mitigate these risks and ensures the protection of personal information.

Hard drive and media destruction is the best and safest method of achieving peace of mind that the information is irretrievable & preventing data breaches in your organisation. Our Secure Destruction Processes are fully GDPR compliant.

Did you know…?

Most people are aware that items such as laptops and computers have hard drives, which could potentially have sensitive information stored on them. But, a lot of people don’t realise that other everyday items could also contain sensitive information. For example, smartphones, tablets, and even smart appliances. The following are some more examples of these items:

International e-waste day. Hard Drive & IT Media Distruction

International e-waste day. Hard Drive & IT Media Destruction

How can DGD Shredding help?

DGD Shredding specialises in the secure destruction of hard drives and IT devices that could contain confidential sensitive information. With over 25 years experience we ensure all data is destroyed to the highest industry standard while also providing certificates of destruction for all data shred. With a strong chain of custody our procedures are carried out in accordance with EN15713 secure destruction of confidential data code of practice.

DGD Shredding offers flexible solutions for hard drive & IT Media destruction. Contact our sales team today on 1800 491 333 or sales@dgdshredding.ie to discuss your secure destruction needs. Our fully trained representatives will talk you through the different options we offer to come up with a suitable solution.

Our services include On-Site* and Off-Site Secure Destruction for Hard Drives and IT Media Destruction. These services can be a Regular Scheduled Service, On-Demand, or even a Bulk Clean Out.

We believe we offer the best value on the market and our cost-effective solutions do not compromise on compliance.

“We make it our business to make sure no one knows yours!”

*On-Site offered for Hard Drive Shredding only. All other IT Media destruction will be carried out Off-Site at our Destruction facility in Raheen Business Park, Limerick.

The most common goal for those that look into shredding services is security. Still, there are many different approaches when it comes to shredding, making some more secure or cost-efficient than others.

Above all, in terms of security, none beats mobile shredding. From formal destruction certificates, the possibility of witnessing the shredding and handling sensitive documents with lockable shred bins, you can find below all the reasons, in detail, that makes mobile shredding the safest option for you.

What’s Mobile Shredding

Mobile shredding literally entails a shredder to move to your house or office. First your shredding provider will supply you with locking bins where you can deposit all the documents that need to be shredded.

When the time of your shredding appointment comes, a mobile shredding truck arrives at your location and shreds all the bins’ contents while you watch their destruction.

The Security Benefits of Mobile Shredding

Mobile shredding also has many advantages that make it the most secure option when it comes to shredding.

Witnessed Shredding

Being there and watching your data being destroyed to irretrievable pieces should not be overlooked. After all, your eyes don’t lie and this way you can be sure your documents are shredded right there on the spot and not fall in wrong hands.

Certificates of Destruction

The final step of the shredding process is quite important to your assurance of security: the certificate of destruction.

This certificate not only serves as a proof of destruction confirmation document for you but also as proof of compliance of Data Protection Laws such as GDPR. These documents also include many details that prove that all process of destruction was secure like:

Time and date of shredding
Location of shredding
Details on the chain of custody – from initial disposal to final destruction
Serialised transaction number intended for audit trails.

Locking Shred Bins

In between shredding appointments, your information does not become any less confidential or important. That’s why you should maintain them secure with provided lockable shredding bins meant specifically to collect all those documents and other materials destined for the shredder.

The bin is designed on the same principle of a mailbox – with a one-way entrance slot.

These shred bins can be of distinct sizes depending on your regular shredding volume, ranging from small shred containers (PDC) to larger carts and totes.

Zero-Contact Shredding Trucks

In current times, the ability to securely unload your locked sensitive content into a mobile shredding unit without any need of human contact is of utmost relevance. Your locking bins are disposed directly into the truck’s shredder, and zero contact is required.

Think of it as a sort of garbage truck, but instead of trash and a dumpster, the large mechanical arms actually lift your locking bins and empty them into the shredder while you get a curbside view of your data being destroyed.

Is Security Your Number One Priority When It Comes to Shredding?

Then contact DGD Shredding and join countless other businesses and individuals to whom the security and handling of sensitive information is their top priority. We shred and destroy documents and other materials on our locations or at yours, with mobile shredding units.

Our qualified and experienced team are available for any query you may have, call us today on 1850 491 333!

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