Data Tape Shredding
Why Shredding Your Outdated Data Tapes is Smart Business – Shred It!
Professional Data Tape Shredding Service
Data Tapes have a 10-15 year stability of data storage. After that, the reliability of these tapes degrade, rendering them unusable. But that doesn’t mean data cannot still be retrieved! Simply storing them leaves your data at risk from falling into the wrong hands. Don’t risk it, Shred it! with SBC Recycle’s Certified Data Destruction.
🚨 The Problem:
Not all Data Tape destruction methods are created equal. Many shredders on the market are not designed to handle data tapes 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 data tapes 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 Data Tape 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 Data Tape 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 Data Tape 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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4.0 - Data Security FAQ
4.1 - Can I drop off my data bearing items for recycling
Yes! You may drop off your data bearing items 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
19040 SW Shaw St
Beaverton, OR 97078
(Parking Lot East of Les Schwab)
4.2 - Do I need to schedule a drop off appointment?
Nope! You can simply stop by our facility anytime during regular business hour. We have a team ready to help unload your e-waste. We also have a forklift on site for heavy items.
4.3 - Do you pay for electronics?
Yes, SBC Recycle buys a variety of computers, components, peripherals and other related material, we pay fair market value based on the condition of your equipment.
We purchase the following items:
- Electronic components
- Enterprise network equipment – routers, firewalls, managed switches and other appliances
- Laptops
- Test equipment
- LCD and LED displays
- Servers – including blades, workstations, Dell, IBM, HP, SuperMicro
- Telecom – DCO, VOIP, PBX units and handsets
- Projectors and other AV equipment
- Point of Sale (POS) systems
- Lab & medical equipment
- Storage – SANs, NAS – EMC, NetApp, IBM, HP
4.4 - Do we need to remove the battery or hard drive?
No, it is always better to leave any items you want to recycle as complete as possible. For example if you have a cell phone it is better to leave the battery inside the cell phone. The same goes for laptops and desktops. There is no need to remove the hard drive or batteries.
4.5 - Do I need to format the hard drive before I bring it in for recycling?
No, you don’t have to format the hard drive. We will accept all laptops, desktops, lose hard drives, cellphones and other data bearing devices for recycling. We might charge a fee for data security.
Comparison of IT Asset Disposal Methods: Security vs. Value
| Feature | Shredding | Wiping | Buyback Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Security | ✅ (Highest) | ✅ (High - Audited wiping) | ✅ (Wiped - third-party audit verification) |
| Compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, etc.) | ✅ (Meets all) | ✅ (Meets all - Audited) | ✅ (Wiped - third-party audit verification) |
| Failed Wipes Handling | ✅ (Already destroyed) | ✅ (Failed drives are automatically shredded) | ✅ (Only reusable drives sold) |
| 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) | ✅ (Erased with third-party audit) | ✅ (Resold) |
| Turnaround Time | ✅ (Fast) | ❌ (Slower process) | ✅ (Depends on resale, but can be fast) |
| Cost | ❌ (Paid service) | ✅ (Lower cost) | ✅ (May generate revenue) |
| Revenue Potential | ❌ (No resale value) | ❌ (No direct revenue) | ✅ (High - Resale value) |
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