Hard Drive Shredding
Hard Drive Shredding, Don't let your Data Fall in The Wrong Hands – Shred It!
Professional Hard Drive Shredding Service
When it comes to safeguarding your sensitive information, simply deleting files isn’t enough. At SBC Recycle, we specialize exclusively in hard drive shredding, ensuring that every hard drive is physically destroyed and rendered completely unreadable.
🚨 The Problem:
Not all Hard Drive destruction methods are created equal. Many shredders on the market are not designed to handle hard drives properly, leaving behind particles that are too large to ensure complete data destruction. If your recycler isn’t using an industrial shredder capable of reducing Hard Drives to 1/4-inch particles or smaller, sensitive data—such as customer records, financial data, and passwords—could still be recoverable.
⚠️ The Risk:
An improperly shredded Hard Drive in the wrong hands can lead to serious consequences. Cybercriminals can extract data, putting your company at risk of breaches, financial losses, and legal penalties. Failure to comply with HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST 800-88 could result in hefty fines and reputational damage. Without proper Hard Drive destruction down to 1/4-inch particles, your organization remains vulnerable to cyber threats and compliance violations.
✅ The Solution:
At SBC Recycle, our industrial shredders are designed specifically for Hard Drive destruction, reducing drives to 1/4-inch or smaller particles—far exceeding industry security standards. Unlike software wipes or degaussing, our shredding process ensures total data elimination.
Don’t take risks with your data, SHRED IT! Let SBC Recycle protect your business
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Why Choose SBC Recycle for Hard Drive Shredding?
- Total Physical Destruction: Our process guarantees the complete destruction of your hard drives, leaving no chance for data recovery.
- Advanced Shredding Equipment: We use industry-leading AMEShred shredders and Ameri Shred equipment designed specifically for hard drive destruction.
- Certified Process: Each shredding job comes with a Certificate of Destruction for your records, ensuring transparency and compliance.
- HIPAA-Compliant & Industry Standards: Our shredding services meet the highest standards required across sectors like healthcare, finance, and government.
Schedule Your Hard Drive Shredding Today!
Ensure your sensitive data is permanently destroyed. Contact SBC Recycle today to arrange your hard drive shredding service.
Eco-Friendly Disposal
Post-shredding, all hard drive materials are responsibly recycled, helping reduce electronic waste and supporting environmental sustainability.
Our Hard Drive Shredding Process
Collection: We offer secure pickup or drop-off options for your hard drives.
Secure Transport: All drives are handled under strict security protocols from collection to destruction.
Shredding: Hard drives are physically shredded into small, unrecoverable pieces.
Certification: We provide a Certificate of Destruction upon completion.
11.0 - Shredding Hard Drives FAQ
11.1 - How does hard drive shredding work?
Shredding a hard drive requires a special shredder with smaller cutters. Our equipment breaks hard drives into 1/4-inch or smaller pieces, ensuring complete data destruction, especially with newer M.2 drives. Older shredders have larger gaps, allowing sectors to pass through without fully destroying the data.
11.2 - Can I witness the hard drive shredding process?
Absolutely! With our on-site service, you can witness the shredding in person. For off-site shredding, you can watch the process live via our online portal. We unlock the tamper-proof security bins on camera and shred your SSDs while you watch remotely, just as if you were there in person.
11.3 - Can I drop off my hard drives?
Yes! You may drop off your Regular and Solid State Drives and other e-waste at our facility during business hours. We may charge a fee for data destruction.
Here is the address where you can drop off your items:
SBC Recycle (Next to Les Schwab Tires off TV Highway)
19040 SW Shaw St
Beaverton, OR 97078
11.4 - Do I need to schedule an appointment for shredding service?
Nope! You can simply stop by our facility anytime during regular business hours. We will shred the hard drives while you watch.
11.5 - Do you pay for hard drives and other electronic?
Yes, SBC Recycle buys Regular and Solid-State Drives and various computers, components, peripherals, and related material. We pay fair market value based on the condition of your equipment. Unfortunately, we don’t buy direct from the public, but only companies
Contact us for IT asset evaluation.
11.6 - Do we need to remove the drives from the laptop or desktop?
No, you don’t have to remove the hard drive yourself. We can remove the hard drive from your laptop or desktop for a small fee. However, if you prefer to save on removal costs, you are welcome to take it out before bringing it in for shredding.
11.7 - How do I schedule a hard drive shredding service?
Scheduling is easy! The best option is to schedule online by filling out the form above. If you have questions, feel free to call us during regular business hours. 📞 Call Us: (503-334-4146)
11.8 - What industries do you serve?
We serve a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises. Our customers include healthcare providers, government agencies, financial institutions, educational institutions, data centers, IT departments, and residential customers, anyone needing certified, secure shredding services.
11.9 - Is your hard drive shredding compliant with security regulations?
Yes! Our shredding process complies with HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST 800-88 standards for secure data destruction. We also provide a Certificate of Destruction as proof of proper disposal.
11.10 - Do you provide certificate of destruction?
Yes, every shredding service includes a Certificate of Destruction, documenting the date, method, and confirmation that your hard drives were securely shredded.
11.11 - What else can you shred?
We shred SSDs, smartphones, paper, tape drives, VHS tapes, floppy disks, circuit boards, proprietary equipment, and more.
Comparison of IT Asset Disposal Methods: Security vs. Value
🔴 ❌ = Most Secure (Destruction-Based) | 🟢 ✅ = Most Value (Reusability & Revenue)
| Feature | Shredding | Wiping | Buyback Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Security | ✅ (Highest) | ✅ (High - Audited wiping) | ✅ (High - Audited wiping) |
| Compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, etc.) | ✅ (Meets all) | ✅ (Meets all - Audited wiping) | ✅ (Meets all - Audited wiping) |
| Failed Wipes Handling | ✅ (Already destroyed) | ✅ (Failed drives are shredded) | ✅ (Failed drives are shredded) |
| Device Reusability | ❌ (Not reusable) | ✅ (Fully reusable if wiped) | ✅ (Fully reusable) |
| Environmental Impact | ❌ (More waste) | ✅ (Lower impact) | ✅ (Lowest impact) |
| Best For | ✅ (Sensitive data) | ✅ (Reusing drives securely) | ✅ (Recovering value) |
| Process | ❌ (Destroyed) | ✅ (Audited wiping process) | ✅ (Resold after wiping) |
| Cost | ❌ (Paid service) | ✅ (Lower cost) | ✅ (Revenue sharing) |
| Turnaround Time | ✅ (Fast) | ❌ (Slower process) | ✅ (Slower process) |
| Revenue Potential | ❌ (No resale value) | ❌ (No direct revenue) | ✅ (High - Resale value) |
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