FYI

Your computer's hard drive can contain more sensitive data than a room full of file boxes. Electronic information is already covered by HIPAA and FACTA privacy laws for businesses. Individuals should take no less care when retiring obsolete computers.

When you retire your computers you need to make sure the data is properly destroyed. GreenSphere Project contractors can wipe the data on your hard drive but are slow and require you to start up every computer to wipe them. Shred Nations contractors physically destroy the hard drives to prevent access by any means.

You also need to dispose of all electronics properly or you risk EPA and state violations for hazardous waste. Our location properly recycles the raw materials from the electronics after they are physically destroyed.

Computer Shredding Service -
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Greensphere Project services
the following industries:

•	State/Local & Federal Government
•	Commercial/Local Residents
•	Education
•	Healthcare
•	Entertainment
•	Financial Institutions
•	Fortune 500 Companies
•	e-waste Collectors
•	e-waste Handlers
•	e-waste Processors

E-FAQs

What is "e-waste"?

E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their "useful life." Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic products. Many of these products can be reused, refurbished, or recycled. Unfortunately, electronic discards is one of the fastest growing segments of our nation's waste stream.   In addition, some researchers estimate that nearly 75 percent of old electronics are in storage, in part because of the uncertainty of how to manage the materials. Combine this with increasing advances in technology and new products headed towards the market and it is no wonder that "e-waste" is a popular topic. 

Why should waste electronics be recycled?

Most electronic devices contain a variety of materials, including metals, that can be recovered for recycling. Recycling your waste electronics saves resources and protects the Earth because new metals don't have to be mined. In addition, some electronic products contain high enough levels of certain materials, such as lead, that render them hazardous waste when disposed. For instance, California law designates waste televisions and monitors as hazardous. Hazardous wastes cannot be disposed with municipal trash.

What are "covered electronic wastes"?

The Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 designated certain electronic products as being covered by a fee and payment system to encourage the proper recycling of the products when they become waste. As of July 1, 2004, "covered electronic devices" and "covered electronic wastes" include televisions and computer monitors that contain a cathode ray tube (CRT), laptop computers, and liquid crystal display (LCD) computer monitors. Plasma and LCD televisions have been added beginning July 1, 2005. The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) continues to test other products to determine if they should be covered by the program.