{"id":7748,"date":"2021-01-21T09:31:24","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T14:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itadsummit.com\/?page_id=7748"},"modified":"2021-01-21T09:45:25","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T14:45:25","slug":"itad-blog-6-reasons-why-your-company-should-reconsider-its-e-waste-strategies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itadsummit.com\/index.php\/itad-blog-6-reasons-why-your-company-should-reconsider-its-e-waste-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"ITAD Blog: 6 REASONS WHY YOUR COMPANY SHOULD RECONSIDER ITS E-WASTE STRATEGIES"},"content":{"rendered":"

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6 REASONS WHY YOUR COMPANY SHOULD RECONSIDER ITS E-WASTE STRATEGIES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\t

Is your business taking the necessary steps to dispose of its out-of-date electronics?<\/p>\n

A company that is strategic in addressing its E-waste and IT Asset Disposition needs will alleviate unnecessary clutter and eliminate security risks, among other benefits.<\/p>\n

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Your company is likely sitting on outdated, unused technology. Old hardware takes up valuable space and could pose a legitimate security risk if it contains sensitive information.<\/p>\n

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As electronic data storage becomes more ubiquitous and technologies become more advanced, businesses must address these concerns as they come.<\/p>\n

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A business that is smart about its data destruction and electronics recycling practices will have its E-waste asset disposition needs to be met while maximizing time and cost-efficiency.<\/p>\n

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Data Breaches Are More Likely Than Ever<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There is a growing recognition of the fact that out-of-use electronics pose a risk beyond the simple inconvenience of wasted office or warehouse space.<\/p>\n

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Out-of-use hard drives often maintain sensitive company, employee, and\/or customer information. If an old hard drive is not comprehensively\u00a0wiped, degaussed, or shredded<\/a>, then a company may be at risk for a security breach.<\/p>\n

Data breaches have become increasingly common as the business world relies more heavily on electronic data storage. In 2017, Statista\u2019s\u00a0US data breach measurements<\/a>\u00a0were shattered with approximately 1,579 data breaches and one-hundred seventy-nine million records exposed \u2013 and we are on track for similar numbers in 2018.<\/p>\n

According to Forbes Magazine, a typical data breach in 2018 will\u00a0cost a company $3.86M\u00a0on average in the United States. There should be no reason for a business to remain vulnerable to such an unnecessary financial liability.<\/p>\n

To eliminate security risks and financial liabilities, a company must look to employ a data destruction vendor that will take\u00a0every necessary step<\/a>\u00a0to destroy sensitive data while complying with state and federal data security and privacy laws.<\/p>\n

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Eco-Friendly Methods Are Strictly Enforced<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Environmental consciousness should always factor in a business\u2019s decision-making progress. With the EPA ceding more environmental\u00a0enforcement responsibility<\/a>\u00a0to individual states, it\u2019s more important than ever to adhere to current e-waste disposal regulations here in California.<\/p>\n

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Carelessness in IT asset disposal comes with heavy risks \u2013 AT&T received a\u00a0massive fine of $52M in 2014<\/a>\u00a0for their illegal e-waste disposal practices, an event that was to be seen as the new standard of severity for rulebreakers inside California\u2019s borders.<\/p>\n

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Similarly in California, Comcast was hit with a\u00a0$26M penalty in 2015<\/a>, and earlier this year Home Depot has levied a $28M fine for their waste disposal violations, most of which was an electronic waste.<\/p>\n

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It is both legally and ethically critical that a company maintains an environmentally responsible approach to their e-waste disposal and recycling practices. It is never worth it for a company to shortcut the IT asset distribution process for short-term convenience. Companies must choose an E-Waste vendor with a\u00a0trusted record\u00a0of proper disposal and recycling practices.<\/p>\n


\nMaximize Convenience<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The storage, packaging, and transportation of outdated electronics is undoubtedly the most frustrating aspect of the IT Asset Disposition process. Often, a business\u2019s plans to recycle or dispose of these assets are hamstrung by a host of logistical factors.<\/p>\n

A reputable vendor will streamline the asset disposition process for your business while addressing these key factors:<\/p>\n