In our Data Storage operation, we saw increases in our shredding and recycling segments and capped out at over 2 million pounds of paper shredded and recycled and that translates into some HUGE environmental savings.

Annual Shredding Totals

In 12 short months we shredded over 1235 TONS of paper, and an additional 110 tons of cardboard from our storage and relocation segments. These totals represent secure shred pick-ups from our local customers, community shred events and drop-off shredding, and annual bulk purges.

That means that we were shredding and recycling an average of 100 Tons of paper and 9 Tons of cardboard each month. That’s a lot of shredding.

Our Recycling Process

After all our paper pulp is shredded and baled, it is picked up by Georgia Pacific and is recycled to make new products, which allows us to create a substantial environmental savings. These statistics represent the savings from recycling paper products, versus the use of raw materials for the production of new “virgin” paper products. Check out the infographic below for a run-down of our annual environmental savings!

E-Recycling

In addition to our paper and cardboard shredding and recycling programs, Augusta Data Storage is proud to offer a NAID AAA-Certified E-waste recycling program to help you manage the threat of lost or mishandled outdated electronic devices like laptops, tablets, smartphones and more. We can securely destroy your hard drives and ensure that the parts and pieces are processed for recycling to avoid environmental hazards.

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In just 12 months we shredded over 385.56 TONS of paper, which works out to over 770,000 lbs. These totals represent secure shred pick-ups from our local customers, community shred events and drop-off shredding, and works out to an average of over 64,000 lbs of paper shredded each month. That’s a lot of shredding. After all our paper pulp is shredded and baled, it is picked up by Georgia Pacific and is recycled to make new products, which allows us to create a substantial environmental savings. These statistics represent the savings from recycling paper products, versus the use of raw materials for the production of new “virgin” paper products. Check out the infographic below for a run-down of our annual environmental savings!

Did you know that Augusta Data Storage also offers E-Solutions, which provide area businesses and residents a safe and secure way to dispose of their end-of-life electronic devices? According to a recent article from National Geographic, the average American family of four creates 176 lbs. of e-waste every year. By offering an e-solutions program which shreds and recycles old or out-dated electronics, we can help you protect your information and protect the environment. Recycling e-waste creates substantial savings in resources and energy, when compared to creating or sourcing items like aluminum and other minerals from scratch. Recycling e-scrap also helps to eliminate health and environmental hazards, due to the amount of non-biodegradable and toxic components inside of our electronic devices.

In 2017 Augusta Data Storage collected and processed over 29,187 pounds of e-scrap which was securely shredded and then recycled, right here in the U.S. to ensure that the hazardous and non-biodegradable materials could be repurposed or contained appropriately.

If you are interested in learning more about our secure shredding for either records OR electronics, contact us today to learn more. 706.793.0186

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