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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our IT asset disposal, data erasure, and e-waste recycling services.
General
Our primary focus is on business. However, we will work with individuals if they have a large quantity of goods.
There can be a cost if all of the items for disposal are simply e-waste, and have no value at all. However, we can normally pay for collections or collect for free if there is some value to be found in the devices.
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems
- ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management
- AS/NZS 5377:2013 Collection, Storage, Transport and Treatment of end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment
- BLANCCO Silver ITAD Partner
Collection & Logistics
It is not essential that you package up the equipment that you intend to dispose of, but often it will help with the process. For large out-of-state collections that require palletizing, it can save the cost of sending our agents to pack on your behalf. This saving is then passed on to you as we are able to offer more as we save on the agent's time.
Yes, we have agents in all major cities throughout Australia. For more remote areas we can also collect if customers are able to box or palletize the equipment for collection.
As much relevant information as possible such as Make, Model, Condition, Processor, HDDs, Memory, Screen Size, etc.
We recycle IT and Telecoms Equipment such as Laptops & Tablets, Desktops & Workstations, All-in-one computers, Monitors, Enterprise Servers & Storage Devices, Networking Devices, IP Phones, Mobile Computers, Components & Parts and Peripherals & Accessories.
Excess Technology will typically refurbish or recycle the equipment, depending on its condition. In some cases, the equipment may be resold or donated to a charitable organization.
Once you accept the quote we arrange collection, and carry out a full audit — we also erase drives where instructed. The audit report and erasure certificates will then be sent to you, and you send us your invoice for the agreed amount.
Data Security
Yes, we do issue certificates for both erasure and destruction of drives.
It is important to point out that file deletion does not mean private data has been fully removed, and that proper data erasure techniques need to be implemented in order to be certain there is no possibility of data privacy issues. If there is sensitive information or data on these devices then we recommend that you use our data erasure service. We can organize a 1, 3, or 7 pass wipe using Blancco software, or destroy drives using our ‘Garner PD-5 Data Destroyer’ crushing machine. Additionally, if required, we are able to degauss HDDs or Tape Drives using our Garner HD-2XTE IRONCLAD device.
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