Data Destruction and Computer Recycling Services for Washington, DC
Certified Data Destruction
PC Recycler provides the highest standard of service to all U.S. Government agencies and corporate entities wishing to maintain the highest level of data security. PC Recycler, Inc. is the only company in Washington, D.C. and neighboring areas to offer mobile data shredding services. Our data destruction process meets and exceeds all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations including:
- Department of Defense (DOD)
- National Security Agency (NSA)
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication Series 800-88
- National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Operating Manual (DOD 5220.22-M)
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
- Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA)
- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
- Bank Secrecy Act
- Patriot Act of 2002
- Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act
- US Safe Harbor Provisions
- FDA Security Regulations (21 C.F.R. part 11)
- PCI Data Security Standard
- Various state laws
PC Recycler takes satisfaction in a job well done every time – which is why a quality control process is in place for continued improvement and growth of services. All employees undergo extensive background checks, are U.S. citizens, must accept and sign a non-disclosure, confidentiality agreement and participate in ongoing training on security procedures.
We can effectively provide degaussing, destruction, and shredding services to Washington, D.C and Maryland. Our capabilities allow us to handle any quantity/amount of hard drives, back-up tapes, CDs, floppy disks, Blackberry devices, cell phones, X-rays, memory devices, and any other magnetic storage media.
With a 4,000-lb dual shaft shredder, the process takes your data storage devices and shreds them like paper down to small particles. This machine can shred about 1,000 standard hard drives per hour. The efficiency of the shredder means irrecoverable data is achievable in seconds.
You will feel better about protecting your business and the environment. Your clients will also gain peace of mind that their information was properly handled.
Our customer has the ability to oversee the shredding process whether it is on-site or off-site. The shredder can be brought on-site to render data irretrievable. Your data shredding solution can be brought straight into the city to your front door. Off-site destruction is performed at our secure shredding facility which is located in Chantilly, VA, a suburb of Washington D.C..
Our data management solutions are systematically detailed and offer the best protection and value for all size corporations and government agencies.
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Compliance
Both service options are fully compliant with all National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication Series 800-88 and National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Operating Manual (DOD 5220.22-M). We are also certified by the Defense Logistics Information Service to store and transport military critical technical data. Our certification number is 0051653 and expires Feb 14th 2014.
Recycling
PC Recycler believes that the decision to recycle can easily become the cornerstone of any organization’s larger green initiatives. We can help you implement your own electronics recycling plan. Corporations, large and small, and government agencies in the metropolitan D.C. area have utilized electronics recycling and data destruction plans with PC Recycler. They find that PC Recycler, Inc. is the only company serving the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area to offer such a unique variety of services. With such close proximity, we can take a personal approach to your needs.
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Government Electronics Recycling
Convenient Pick-up and Removal of Electronics
PC Recycler has the ability to pick-up all types of obsolete/unwanted electronics in the metropolitan Washington D.C.. Our sophisticated data destruction and computer and electronics recycling services can cater to any client from small firms to multi-national corporations. We can remove and recycle any amount of electronic items from your location. In a fast-paced work environment, you may find it difficult to find the right time or resources to get rid of old electronic waste. PC Recycler’s well-trained staff will work around your schedule and needs in a professional manner offering great value to your organization.
Our Responsibility
PC Recycler has a zero-landfill/zero-export policy. We care about our contribution to the environment – and we would like for it to be a positive one. For the future of business and the world environment, it is the responsibility of everyone to reduce the scope of both their professional and personal carbon footprint. It is a natural extension of global responsibility that illustrates your organization’s dedication to a better tomorrow. In Washington, DC and other highly populated areas, there is no space for trashed monitors and computers – keep your city clean and green.
Our Service
In a city like Washington, DC, there are a plethora of different types of businesses. Our clientele is unique because they range from government agencies and defense contractors to real estate agents and non-profits. Many companies are not aware of the potential utilization of our services. With us, offices can get rid of that old IT equipment in one clean sweep.
We work with our customer to make sure that every recycling plan is fulfilled. Looking for someone to recycle monitors and laptops? We’ll take them. Looking at recycling resources for lab equipment, projectors, or other peculiar electronics? Then, look no further – PC Recycler accepts electronic items for recycling such as computers, servers, monitors, laptops, TVs, printers, copiers, fax machines, scanners, telephone equipment, and more…check out our List of Acceptable Items to see what else you can recycle.
Audit & Accountability
A detailed inventory is available for all of your processed and recycled items. This report includes serial numbers and any removed asset tags to verify each item’s recycling information. PC Recycler can provide this service to facilitate asset management records for any customer. Learn more…
Degaussing
PC Recycler uses a National Security Agency (NSA) approved degausser for purging classified media. This degausser meets the DoD requirements for purging classified information on magnetic disk media up to 5000 Oersteds and magnetic tape media up to 2600 Oersteds. Learn More….





