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Desco

Responsible Electronic Recycling for companies concerned about being legally compliant and focusing on environmental sustainability.

Our Services
Secure. Compliant. Value Preserving.

Why Certified Data Erasure Matters

Data risk mitigation

Devices that leave your control (servers, hard drives, SSDs, laptops) may still contain retrievable data unless properly erased. Using certified erasure mitigates the risk of data breaches, non-compliance and reputational damage.

Preserve asset value

Unlike outright physical destruction, erasure allows many devices to be refurbished or reused, unlocking value and reducing waste.

Regulatory compliance

Under legislation such as South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), organisations must ensure personal data is securely handled and destroyed. A certified erasure process supports that obligation.

Environmental sustainability

Re-using storage devices where safe and appropriate reduces e-waste and lessens your organisation’s environmental footprint. It also complements proper recycling protocols when devices are no longer usable.
Data Erasure

Desco Our Certified Data Erasure Service

Industrial-grade erasure software

We utilise licensed software capable of securely erasing data from hard drives, solid-state drives and other data-bearing media. This software meets international standards to ensure permanent sanitisation.

Chain of custody & documentation

Every device is tracked during collection, handling and processing. You receive certificates of erasure and waste manifests to support your audit trail and regulatory compliance.

Reuse, refurbish or recycle

Once data is securely erased, devices in suitable condition can be refurbished for reuse or resale, optimising value. Devices beyond reuse are directed to our responsible recycling stream.

Cost-effective data sanitisation

Choosing certified erasure instead of destruction can save costs while still delivering security and compliance. It’s ideal when you want both protection and value recovery.

GET IN TOUCH Contact Desco Electronic Recyclers today for your electronic recylcing needs. Desco is legally compliant and focuses on environmental sustainability.