Confidential E.Media
Option 1: GreenDisk
GreenDisk provides off-site destruction of all forms of electronic media and their cases, including disks, zip disks, CDs, DVDs, and videotapes. GreenDisk destroys old data, recovers reusable components, and recycles the rest of the materials. You can ship your confidential e.Media to GreenDisk in your own box or request a box from them. Payment for this service is the responsibility of your department. Pricing information is on the GreenDisk website.
Note: GreenDisk accepts many items, including computers, cell phones, and toner cartridges, but University staff are not permitted to dispose of these items through GreenDisk; only confidential e.Media should be sent to GreenDisk for disposal. To dispose of toner cartridges, see the procedures for printer/copier cartridges. All other University property, such as computers and cell phones, must be sent to Surplus.
Option 2: American Data Guard
American Data Guard (ADG) provides off-site shredding of non-paper material, such as computer tapes, disks, microfiche, and prescription pill bottles, at a University-contracted rate to all UW departments. Off-site services are conducted by using high-volume shred equipment at their commercial facility in Seattle. ADG will provide customers with 64-gal locked bins, if requested. Payment for this service is the responsibility of your department. Contact ADG at 206.285.5955, extension 2, for a price quote.