IT asset disposition, from pickup to final report
IT asset disposition (ITAD) is everything that happens to company equipment after it leaves service. Done badly, it is a data breach waiting in a storage closet. ETR runs it as one documented process so your team hands off equipment once and gets back a record of where every serial number ended up.
What we take
Anything that stored, processed or moved your data, plus the peripherals that came with it.
- Laptops, desktops, workstations and thin clients
- Servers, storage arrays and loose hard drives or SSDs
- Switches, routers, firewalls and wireless access points
- Phones, tablets and mobile hotspots
- Monitors, docks, printers, UPS units, cabling and peripherals
How each device is handled
Every unit is logged by serial number when we receive it. Data-bearing devices are sanitized or physically destroyed according to the method you choose. Equipment with resale value is tested and graded, and the recovered value is credited back to you. Whatever cannot be reused is dismantled and sent for materials recycling.
You receive a serialized asset report and a certificate of data sanitization or destruction that lists each device, the method used and the date.
Why one process matters
Splitting the job between a shredding company, an e-waste hauler and a reseller leaves gaps where nobody can say what happened to a specific laptop. A single chain of custody closes those gaps, and a single report is what an auditor, insurer or regulator will ask for.
Questions
Is there a minimum quantity?
No. We collect single boxes as well as full refresh projects. Small loads are picked up within 2 business days; larger loads are scheduled by appointment.
Do you serve organizations outside Ohio?
Yes. Locations outside our Ohio pickup area can ship equipment to us by parcel or pallet freight. The handling and reporting are identical.
What does ITAD cost?
It depends on the mix. Newer equipment often offsets or exceeds the service cost through resale value; items like loose drive shredding and old CRT displays carry a fee. Your written quote itemizes both sides before anything is collected.
Related guides
- How Ohio businesses should dispose of old computers and electronicsWhat Ohio organizations must know before discarding computers and drives: breach notification, the Ohio Data Protection Act and CRT rules.
- How to prepare for an IT equipment pickupA checklist for getting retired laptops, servers and phones ready for pickup: inventory, unlocking devices, separating drives and staging.
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