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Every office seems to have that one spot everyone avoids. It is the storage closet in the back hallway piled high with old computer towers, tangled cords, and broken printers. You might think keeping them there is safer than throwing them away, but that clutter is actually a liability waiting to happen for your business.
The Risks of Stored Data
Most office managers hesitate to throw away computers because they are worried about the sensitive information stored on them. Simply deleting a file or emptying the trash bin on a desktop does not actually remove the data. Identity thieves can still recover that information if the hard drive ends up in the wrong hands.
There is also a physical risk to letting electronics sit for years. The lithium-ion batteries inside old laptops can swell up over time and actually become a fire hazard for your building.
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Why You Need a Certificate of Destruction
This is where using a professional electronics recycling partner helps. Unlike a standard junk hauler or a generic trash service, Atlas focuses heavily on data security. When we pick up your equipment, we follow a strict process to ensure all data is destroyed forever. We offer hard drive destruction and data wiping that meets high industry standards.
For our corporate clients, we can provide a Certificate of Destruction. This document proves you handled your sensitive data correctly and is exactly what your IT manager needs to stay compliant with privacy regulations.
Serving Baton Rouge and Livingston Parish
You do not need to call a massive national chain to get this corporate-level service. Atlas Electronics Recycling is right here in Livingston Parish. We serve businesses all over Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas.
Because we are local, we can usually schedule a pickup much faster than the big guys. We make it easy to clear out that storage closet so you can get back to running your business without worrying about data leaks or safety hazards.
Office environment with employees working on computers
Ready to clean out the office?
Don’t let old tech clutter up your workspace any longer! You can schedule a pickup right now using our convenient Online Scheduling Form.
If you have questions about our corporate services or need specific information for a large office clean-out, please contact us today at (225) 800-2750 or [email protected]. Let us get that old equipment out of your way so you have plenty of room to store all your Mardi Gras throws!
