Shredding documents containing sensitive information has been common practice in data security for decades. However, as society moves to a more digitized existence both in and out of the office, isn’t it time the same safety precautions and protections were extended to electronic devices?

In just one GB of data, the equivalent of 675,000 pages of information can be stored, rendering it little surprise that an increasing number of organizations and businesses are mandating hard drive shredding.

ERI operates the world’s largest and most sophisticated shredders. Custom-designed for ERI, our state-of-the-art shredders are capable of handling over 30,000 pounds of e-waste per hour.

ERI has the largest e-waste shredders in the world, capable of shredding over 30,000 pounds of e-waste per hour!

ERI is one of the only e-waste recyclers in the world that utilizes a two-step shredding process. First, your electronic devices are broken down into manageable pieces. Then, they are finely shredded to destroy data and allow our recycling technicians to sort them into raw commodities, such as metal and plastics, which are sent straight to our downstream partners to be repurposed, recycled or reused.

The shredding process itself was designed by ERI to reflect its commitment to protecting the health of the environment and our recycling technicians. ERI’s shredders feature built-in air filtration systems that guarantee the shredding process is safe for the surrounding community, employees and the environment.

With the number of electronic devices in circulation growing at a rapid rate, hackers and data thefts are increasingly targeting improperly disposed of hardware. Shredding e-waste, though, guarantees complete data destruction and your security.

ERI has shredded more than 1 billion pounds of e-waste to date, and is the industry’s leading e-waste recycler. For more information on our shredding services, contact ERI at 1-800-ERI-DIRECT or request a quote here.

ERI is the largest fully integrated Electronics & IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company in the United States.

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The ERI Advantage

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  • ERI wipes devices in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards before being sent to its state-of-the-art e-waste shredders. To further ensure the safety and security of client data, ERI offers video verification of process as well as a Certificate of Destruction.

  • ERI is the nation’s largest e-waste recycler, with nine facilities servicing every zip code nationwide, and partners around the globe. It doesn’t matter where a company, organization or individual is located, ERI is here to serve.

  • Electronic devices are assigned a serial number, enabling tracking from entry to final disposition using ERI’s proprietary technology, Optech™. Information regarding electronic devices can be accessed at any point in the destruction and recycling process, ensuring complete transparency and verifying all regulatory requirements have been met.

  • ERI was the first e-waste recycler in the U.S. to be dual-certified by e-Stewards and NAID AAA , demonstrating its continued commitment to maintaining the highest environmental standards.

  • No matter the type of organization or company, ERI can help safely and responsibly recycle electronic devices, offering add-on services such as glass cleaning, mail back, asset refurbishment, trailer staging, direct pick- up and white glove service, among others.