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Certified data destruction • On-site or off-site

Hard Drive Destruction & Certified Data Wiping

Deleting files doesn’t remove them. It only removes the path to them. Techniya permanently destroys data on HDDs, SSDs, tapes, phones and storage arrays, and documents every drive for your auditors.

  • On-site shredding at your facility: drives never leave
  • NIST 800-88 wiping so reusable devices keep their value
  • Serial-numbered certificate of destruction for every drive
  • Supports HIPAA, GLBA, FACTA, SOX & CCPA obligations
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Physical Shredding

HDD, SSD & media shredded to small particles.

Software Wiping

Verified overwrite that keeps devices reusable.

Degaussing

Magnetic erasure for hard drives & data tapes.

Certificates

Serialized proof of destruction for audits.

Shredded hard drives next to drives waiting for data destruction

Why it matters

Deleted Isn’t Destroyed: Your Old Drives Still Hold Your Data

When a file is deleted from a laptop, server, phone or storage array, only the reference to it is removed. The data itself stays on the drive and can be recovered with free software, by anyone who ends up with your retired equipment.

For regulated businesses that’s more than a risk: a single unsecured drive can mean fines, breach notifications and lost customer trust. Techniya closes that gap with verified, documented destruction that stands up to an audit.

  • Every drive logged by serial number before destruction
  • Locked, tracked chain of custody from pickup to shredder
  • Witnessed on-site destruction available on request
  • Certificates delivered for your compliance records

Destruction methods

Choose the Right Level of Data Destruction

Not every device needs the same treatment. We recommend the method that meets your security policy while recovering as much value as possible.

On-Site Hard Drive Shredding

Our mobile shredding service comes to you. Ideal for data centers retiring hundreds of drives at once.

  • Drives never leave your site
  • Witness the destruction
  • Best for high volumes

Off-Site Shredding

Drives are sealed, collected and shredded at a secure processing facility, the cost-effective route.

  • Sealed, tracked transport
  • Lower cost per drive
  • Ideal for smaller batches

Data Wiping (NIST 800-88)

Verified multi-pass overwriting erases every sector while keeping the device intact and resellable.

  • Works on HDD & SSD
  • Keeps resale value
  • Per-drive wipe report

Degaussing

A powerful magnetic field scrambles the data on hard drives and tapes, often followed by shredding.

  • For HDDs & magnetic tape
  • Not effective on SSDs
  • Pairs with shredding
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How it works

Secure Data Destruction in 4 Steps

A documented, auditable process from the moment your equipment leaves the rack.

01

Tell us what you have

Share drive counts, device types and location. We recommend the right method and send a quote.

02

Secure collection

Devices are inventoried by serial number, sealed and moved under a locked chain of custody.

03

Wipe, degauss or shred

Each drive is destroyed with the agreed method, on-site at your facility or at ours.

04

Certificate delivered

You receive a serialized certificate of destruction plus a full asset report.

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What we destroy

Every Type of Data-Bearing Device

From a box of old laptop drives to thousands of SAS drives from a storage array, we handle every format of media that can hold your data.

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  • HDDs (SATA, SAS, SCSI)
  • SSDs & NVMe drives
  • Server & storage array drives
  • Laptop & desktop drives
  • Smartphones & tablets
  • Backup & LTO tapes
  • USB drives & flash media
  • SAN / NAS / DAS systems
  • Optical media (CD / DVD)
  • Printer & copier drives
  • Network & firewall storage
  • Loose drives by the pallet

Why Techniya

Data Destruction You Can Prove

Security, compliance and sustainability, without slowing your IT team down.

Chain of Custody

Sealed containers, tracked transport and signed hand-offs at every stage.

Serial-Level Tracking

Every drive is recorded so your asset register reconciles perfectly.

Compliance Support

Documentation that supports HIPAA, GLBA, FACTA, SOX, FERPA and CCPA.

Value Recovery

Wiped devices can be resold. The proceeds often offset the cost of destruction.

Responsible Recycling

Shredded material is separated and recycled, never sent to landfill.

Flexible Scheduling

After-hours and weekend on-site destruction to avoid disrupting your team.

Retiring Drives This Month?

Tell us how many drives and where they are. We’ll quote on-site and off-site options, usually within 24 hours.

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FAQ

Data Destruction Questions

Can’t find your answer? Our team is happy to talk through your project.

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Old desktop computers, monitors and a printer gathered during an office clean-out

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On-site shredding happens at your location, so drives never leave your custody and you can witness the destruction, ideal for large volumes and high-security environments. Off-site shredding means drives are sealed, collected and destroyed at a secure facility, which is usually more cost-effective for smaller batches.
A verified overwrite performed to NIST 800-88 guidelines makes data unrecoverable while keeping the device usable, which lets you recover resale value. For drives that are failed, very sensitive or covered by a “destroy only” policy, physical shredding is the better choice.
No. Degaussing uses a magnetic field and only affects magnetic media such as hard disk drives and tapes. SSDs and flash storage must be wiped with a verified method or physically shredded.
Yes. Every job includes a certificate of data destruction listing each drive by serial number, the method used and the date, ready for your compliance and audit files.
Pricing depends on the number of drives, the method and your location. When devices are wiped rather than shredded, their resale value often offsets the cost. Request a free quote for exact pricing.
You don’t have to. Removing and wiping drives from hundreds of desktops or laptops takes an IT team days. Our technicians handle removal, destruction and recycling for you, with full documentation.
Yes. Mobile devices can be securely wiped so they can be reused, or physically shredded if your policy requires it. The shredded material is then separated and recycled.

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Get Rid of Old Drives, and the Risk With Them

Tell us what you need destroyed and where it is. We’ll recommend the right method, quote it, and send you the certificate when it’s done.

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