Benji in Severna Park, Maryland asks:
We are getting ready to update all the PCs in our office with new equipment and would like to donate the old hardware. What is the best way to go about this?
It’s very important to donate and/or dispose of electronic equipment properly as there are many potential hazards involved. The first of these is maintaining your company’s security, which means you need to ensure that your information is removed from the machines before they leave your office. The second concern is the negative impact this type of equipment can have on the environment. There are recycling centers specifically designed to accept and safely process computer hardware.
A few months ago, I addressed a similar question, When Can I Dispose of Old Hardware? to advise Veronica about the proper timing of purchasing new equipment, implementing it and migrating the data to the new system before the old equipment is removed.
You will want to keep the old equipment long enough to make sure everything migrates properly and also that the hard drive is properly erased or destroyed before donating the computers that the new equipment is replacing. Teltek can take care of everything from data migration to hard drive wiping for you.
Authorized recycling centers are specifically equipped to properly salvage what can be reused and safely eliminate the rest. Did you know that Teltek can help you with this task as well? We are familiar with many recycling centers in Maryland and the surrounding areas and can decomission, disconnect and transport your unwanted equipment to these facilities.
We are also happy to facilitate the donation process for you by contacting one of our many non profit customers to determine if any of them are in need of what you have to offer. There are also organizations which accept these types of donations; CompuKids and Computers with Causes are just a few charitable organizations who would really appreciate your generous offer. Call us today for details!
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