E-Waste Solutions
How Much Do Paper Shredding Services Cost?
Stacks of old documents taking over your space? If you’re ready to declutter but aren’t sure about the cost of shredding services, you’re in the right place. From at-home shredders to professional options, we’ll walk you through what impacts the price, the risks of DIY methods, and why outsourcing your shredding can save you money…
Read MoreAdd Sustainability to Your Business Resolutions for 2025
The new year is the perfect time to reassess your business goals, and this year, it’s worth putting sustainability front and center. More and more businesses realize that eco-friendly practices aren’t just good for the planet—they’re a smart investment in their future too. If you’re looking for an impactful resolution for 2025, think about tackling…
Read MoreConfidential Waste and Secure Destruction Solutions
Data breaches aren’t just bad news—they’re expensive, stressful, and can do serious damage to your business. You might think it won’t happen to you, but with breach costs climbing every year, it’s a risk no one can ignore. According to IBM, the average cost of a data breach hit a record $4.88 million in 2024,…
Read MoreEssential Tips for Managing E-Waste During Office Relocations
Relocating your office? Office moves are notoriously complicated, especially when it comes to handling your digital data and resources. But what if we told you that this could be your chance to hit the reset button on your digital asset management? With the right approach, organizing your assets and dealing with the resulting e-waste can…
Read MoreSecure Your Business Assets with Electronics Storage and E-Waste Destruction
Technology moves fast, and keeping up means dealing with outdated electronics. But simply tossing them isn’t an option—improper e-waste disposal can cause big problems for your business and the environment. Let’s explore why e-waste destruction and storage matter and how Augusta Data Storage makes it easy. Why Proper E-Waste Destruction and Storage Matter E-waste, or…
Read MoreNAID AAA Certification: Our Credentials Should Matter to You
When looking for data destruction vendors, many will share their credentials, certifications, processes, and procedures. They may highlight how specific acronyms or letters attached to their business name establish them as the most qualified option. But do you really know how those certifications benefit you? Augusta Data Storage is the only document destruction service provider…
Read MoreThe Environmental Impacts of Hard Drive Shredding and E-Waste Disposal
In this ever-advancing technological era, electronic devices like hard drives have become indispensable in our daily lives. They hold the key to keeping your company on the cutting edge, housing vital data and information. But here’s the catch: hard drives are a two-faced coin, posing both as your greatest asset and your greatest threat to…
Read MoreThe Growing E-Waste Problem
The piles of discarded electronics are growing ever larger. According to Brooks Hoffman, “In 2014, the world collectively tossed an estimated 44.4 million metrics tons of unwanted “e-waste” – battery-powered or plug tethered devices”. It is estimated that by 2030 that number will grow to about 74.7 million tons. What Happens To E-Waste? There was…
Read MoreHard Drive Destruction Options
In today’s digital-focused society having a process for managing your electronic waste is critical. It’s especially important if the waste you manage contains proprietary or personally identifiable information. For business IT managers, knowing and understanding your options is key. When it comes to digital data destruction, there are three primary options when it comes to…
Read MoreThe Risks of Residual Data
Is your data ever really gone? A report published by the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID®) revealed that 40% of second-hand devices still held personally identifiable information. Smartphones, tablets, and hard drives were subjected to recovery attempts using software freely available online, nearly half of which yielded personal information. “NAID employed only basic measures…
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