| Contacting computer recyclers to dispose of your old | | | | otherwise there could be legal ramifications. Simply |
| computers could be a wise business move. Read on | | | | tossing old hardware and media into a skip could open |
| to find out why this might be a good idea and how | | | | you up to legal trouble and compromise your |
| you, as a company, could benefit from using computer | | | | company's confidential information. |
| recyclers versus simply disposing of old equipment. | | | | Charity |
| Guidelines | | | | Could a worthy charity benefit from using your old |
| You can't simply dump your old computers in the trash | | | | hardware? Most definitely, especially if the technology |
| and call yourself a good corporate citizen. Is there | | | | isn't too archaic. Many companies upgrade every few |
| something the machine can be used for before you | | | | years and the equipment they throw out could |
| toss it out to be left in the landfill for many years to | | | | definitely benefit others. Another reason to recycle |
| come? Companies are often criticised when they | | | | computers --- help others. |
| have less than "green" practises. Not only may there | | | | Computer recyclers are companies that can help. |
| be government guidelines (depending on where you | | | | They can take your old hardware off your hands. If |
| reside) about throwing computers in the bin with the | | | | that hardware contains sensitive company data, the |
| rest of the trash but it's wise to see if there are others | | | | computer recyclers will remove it for you and if they're |
| who could use it first. Not only could you save money | | | | a quality organisation, they'll provide you with a |
| but you could also improve your corporate reputation | | | | certificate of disposal so you are assured you're legally |
| in terms of being considered an environmentally | | | | compliant with data protection. These companies will |
| friendly organisation. | | | | dispose of your computer equipment or have it sent |
| Safety | | | | for auction or to charity if it's deemed usable. |
| Safety of your company's confidential information is | | | | Using computer recyclers to help you safely dispose |
| important. Not only is it important but it may be another | | | | of your old computer equipment can make good |
| legal issue as well. Yes, you should be worried about | | | | business sense. Not only are you assured of the safe |
| price lists, customer lists, and corporate secrets but | | | | and careful handling of your sensitive data but you're |
| you also need to be sure that information, such as | | | | being a responsible and environmentally conscious |
| employee human resources info is carefully secured | | | | corporate citizen as well. |