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HARD DRIVE ​DESTRUCTION

Why Choose Us

Hard Drive Disposal

There are many ways to destroy a piece of equipment that holds data. We offer every single type of service available whether its On-Site Data Destruction, On-Site Hard Drive Destruction, Off-site Data Destruction or Off-Site Hard Drive Destruction. We are able to add our degaussing and punching equipment on the same truck that handles the actual pick up for you other electronics, junk, or paper needs. This in turn saves you money and helps reduce the carbon footprint by using 1 company for all of your needs.

  • ​HIPAA; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
  • HITECH Act; Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act
  • FACTA; Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act
  • GLBA; Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
  • Sarbanes Oxley; Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act

We offers on-site and off-site secure Data Destruction Services. Sensitive information is destroyed using DOD and HIPAA regulations. Hard drive material becomes Gold, Aluminum, Copper and Palladium at the smelter.

The hard drives / media are destroyed in a manner set by the Dept of Defense method DOD 5220.22-M standard as well as the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Guidelines for Media Sanitization – as specified  in Special Publication 800-88 and NAID (National Association for Information Destruction), standards for data destruction.*  AVA has up to date wiping software that effectively over writes stored data. However, in many cases hard drives coming out of outdated equipment cannot be reformatted for reuse and are dismantled for precious metals.


Our standard practice consists of either wiping or dismantling for precious metals based on the type and value of the drive. Many customers however prefer optional on/off site services that are are inventoried for their records. We assist with hospital data destruction, bank tape degaussing, fortune 500 hard drive shredding, telecom hard drive wiping, IT companies and more with their Data Destruction Needs. Our main goal is to offer every available certified option on the market so that you have options to choose from.

Do you help with Recycling Events?
​Recycling events are hosted throughout the year at Churches, Businesses, Governmental agencies and Multi housing buildings. Our events are efficient and we make sure we are there with you every step of the way. We are able to supply you with a trailer, boxes, a Van, or just come by at the end of the day for smaller events that need the pick up.


What about my DATA?
We abide by federal regulations and private institutions for data security. We have the capacity for HIPAA compliancy if your organization needs it. We have a rigorous process of inspecting all collected items as well as random inspections on processes. We offer Hard Drive Destruction and ON-Site Hard Drive punching. Our paper shredding service is an off site program that works with in conjunction with one of the largest paper recycling plants in the area.