Desco

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

Our Services

Irreversible. Certified. Compliant.

Secure Data Destruction

Why Secure Data Destruction Is Essential

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Complete data elimination

Storage devices (hard drives, SSDs, magnetic media, etc.) may still harbour accessible data unless they are physically destroyed or irreversibly rendered unrecoverable.

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Reputational & regulatory protection

If data is compromised, the fallout can be severe—including breaches of Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), contractual penalties, fines or damaged customer trust. Secure destruction helps protect you.

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Certified proof & audit readiness

You’ll receive certificates of destruction and manifest documentation as part of the chain-of-custody. This aids in compliance, audits and reporting.

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Environmental responsibility

The process is part of a broader asset-disposition strategy—ensuring that devices either get a second life where feasible or are recycled responsibly, reducing e-waste.

Desco Compliance DESCO consistently maintains full compliance with all applicable legislation.

A full list of certifications can be found below

Certifications

Secure Data Destruction Our Secure Data Destruction Service Offering

Physical destruction of storage media

For devices that hold sensitive or regulated data, we deliver shredding/destruction of hard drives, SSDs, magnetic media etc., making the data irretrievable.

Chain of custody & documentation

Each device is logged, tracked and handled under strict chain-of-custody procedures. You receive the certificates and documentation required for your compliance and audit trail.

Desco How the Secure Data Destruction Process Works

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Device collection & inventory

We collect your data-bearing devices, catalogue and assess each item with full inventory tagging.

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Transport / On-site handling

Devices are either processed on-site or in secure transport to our facility, under chain-of-custody control.

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Data destruction method selection

Based on device type, data sensitivity and reuse potential, we select full physical destruction using industrial shredders to ensure complete, irreversible data destruction.

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Certification & reporting

You’ll receive a Certificate of Destruction, waste manifests (where applicable), and a final summary report covering all devices processed, including serialization.

Secure Data Destruction Why Choose Desco for Your Secure Data Destruction

Assured compliance & certification

Our processes adhere to recognised standards for data destruction and e-waste management, giving you peace of mind.

End-to-end service

From collection, data destruction, reuse/refurbishment or recycling, to documentation — we handle the full lifecycle

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