Sustainability is a key consideration for facilities managers when integrating new technology into their organization. Decommissioning retired assets can be tricky without the right resale and recycling partner to help navigate legal compliance and data security. METech offers end-to-end transportation, data destruction, resale, recycling, and reporting services to help meet your sustainability goals and add value to your facilities management process.
Data Center Decommissioning
In-house data centers and colocation data centers process immense amounts of information, creating a need for more sustainable upgrades that use less energy. Resale of data center equipment like servers, routers, switches, and storage systems can help recoup costs and give a second life to hardware that is still fully functional. Certified resale partners like METech are required for securely wiping data, documenting crucial inventory and records, and complying with industry regulations.
Why IT Resale?
Most of the electronics equipment being decommissioned from your facility will still have a lot of life left to it. Reselling your servers, hard drives, laptops, and other equipment will not only reduce waste, but help you recover value. Rest assured your company’s devices are completely wiped of data according to strict protocols. All assets are tested to ensure functionality and total data sanitization. A Certificate of Data Destruction is provided for all software data eradication and/or physical destruction jobs.
Recovering E-Scrap Value
Maybe your devices are so far gone that they can’t be reused and resold – but that’s still not the end of the line. There is so much value in electronics, even once they’ve stopped working. Metals like gold, silver, aluminum, and copper are commonly used in technology and can be extracted and reused.
While resale is the first option for recovering value and for sustainability, recycling resources is the next step for preventing e-waste from reaching landfills. METech is committed to a zero landfill policy.
Our Certifications
It’s extremely important to choose a trustworthy electronics waste management partner that operates at the highest industry standards. METech Recycling holds all of the following certifications that ensure quality, sustainability, safety, and security.
ISO – We hold multiple certificates from the International Organization for Standardization. ISO 9001:2015 assesses internal processes, procedures and standards, demonstrating our ability to provide quality products and services. ISO 14001:2015 is a standard for environmental management systems that requires an efficient use of resources and reduction of waste. ISO 45001:2018 is an international standard for health and safety at work.
R2v3 – R2v3 certified facilities are responsible electronics recyclers. We adhere to strict standards for waste disposal and data destruction before resale.
SAM.gov – METech is registered to do business with the federal government.
HIPAA – Our data destruction services and transportation of devices follow strict HIPPA regulations to protect patient information.
IFMA – We’re a proud member of the IFMA Silicon Valley Chapter, the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals.
Protecting Data and Assets
In addition to our certifications that require strict data protection, we adhere to our own high standards. Our state-of-the-art portal allows clients to track the location of shipments in real time, and also includes photos, weights, and other data. This detailed reporting can be customized to your organization’s needs. Assets are transported using our own fleet of trucks and our vetted partners. Every step of the way is monitored and secured.
About METech
With over 55 years in the business, METech is a trusted partner across facilities, IT, data centers, medical, and solar industries.
Get in touch with our team by sending us a message or give us a call at 1-866-479-4920 to discuss how METech Recycling can tailor a plan to your company’s ITAD and data destruction needs.