How to Dispose of Old Computers Responsibly

Simply deleting your files and emptying the Recycle Bin is not enough.

It is very secure and will deter people that use hard disk forensic analysis from retrieving your data.

Burn the ISO image to disk and boot from it to get the main menu.

From here you’re free to choose the method you want to use to wipe the disk.

A degausser magnetically erases all of the information on the disk platters.

Buying a degausser is not very practical for home users as they cost around $2,000 and higher.

you might pay for services from companies likeGarnerandSEMthat will degauss and destroy your hard drive completely.

Of course ensure you wear protective goggles and other protective clothing when smashing it up.

A digital dumping ground in Ghana.

It is not all gloom and doom when it comes to disposing of old computers and other electronics though.

Get to know your local recycling centers and find out how they dispose of toxic e-waste.

If you gotta recycle it, confirm its with a trustworthy company.