Hard Drive Destruction
San Francisco Hard Drive Destruction Services
- On-site Hard Disk Drive destruction service!
- 24-hour turnaround on all urgent/emergency requests.
- Invoice and Certificate of Destruction submitted via e-mail immediately upon service completion.
- Hard Disk Drive serial number capture and excel spreadsheet report provided.*
- Digital video capture of 100% of the Hard Disk Drive destruction process.*
- 100% of Hard Disk Drive scrap recycled in line with Proshred®’s Green Initiative.
We also offer drop off Hard Drive Destruction service at our local facility!
What is Hard Drive Destruction?
Hard Drive destruction is a professional method of safeguarding business and personal information. It is the only way to guarantee company, employee, and customer data is not released to unauthorized individuals.
It’s not enough to simply erase information from a drive and expect that the data cannot be accessed. Once files have been erased on a drive, they can still be accessed by an individual skilled in information retrieval. Even if the drive is formatted, some of the information may still be accessible. The only way to ensure that information cannot be accessed once the hard drive leaves your premises is to engage the use of a hard drive disposal service.
San Francisco On-Site Hard Drive Destruction
PROSHRED® San Francisco Bay Area hard drive disposal services and mobile hard drive destruction can ensure that your hard drives are properly destroyed before being discarded. Our hard drive shredding professionals will come to your business to pick up your end-of-life hard drives. If you require that your hard drives remain in your custody until they are destroyed, PROSHRED® San Francisco Bay Area also offers mobile hard drive shredding. This on site hard drive destruction can happen on-location at your facility, so you can watch your hard drives being destroyed. We also provide a detailed certificate of destruction showing the date and the time of hard drive pickup.
Recycling E-Waste And Complying With Legislation
PROSHRED® San Francisco understands and appreciates the dedication your business has to the environment. We are also fully committed! In fact, we send all shredded electronic material to local recycling companies that specialize in electronics, for additional processing. Even computer monitors are disposed of safely! We will only partner with recycling providers who are certified and comply with federal and state electronic waste regulations. This process occurs only after your hard drives have been professionally destroyed.
Why Consider Hard Drive Destruction?
- Industry and Regulatory Compliance with Hard Drive Destruction - There is set legislation in place regarding how records are kept, their privacy and confidentiality, as well as their appropriate disposal. These regulations can be government specific, or specific to a certain industry.
- Recycling Regulations and Hard Drive Shredding - Computers contain valuable parts and materials that can be collected for recycling. They also have toxic and hazardous parts that should not enter our waste stream and need to be disposed of safely. There are government regulations that outline the proper disposal of these electronics as well. Partnering with a professional hard drive shredding company like PROSHRED®, gives companies the peace of mind that through proper hard drive recycling and disposal methods, information is entirely secure, and disposed of in a sustainable manner.
- Methods of Hard Drive Destruction - It’s critical to note that while there are optional methods of Hard Drive disposal available to you, not all are 100% reliable. Secure, hard drive shredding is the only form of data destruction that guarantees your security and safety.
- Overwriting - Overwriting the content on your hard drives can be executed with specific software; however, it’s not only tedious and time consuming, most importantly it is not 100% effective.
- Data Removal - It’s not enough to simply erase information from a drive and expect that the data cannot be accessed. Once files have been erased on a drive, they can still be accessed by an individual skilled in information retrieval. Even if the drive is formatted, some of the information may still be accessible. The only way to ensure that information cannot be accessed once the hard drive leaves your premises is to engage the use of a hard drive disposal service.
- Degaussing - Simply put, degaussing is a procedure carried out to eliminate the hard drive’s magnetic field. Unfortunately this form of data removal leaves room for error, and can’t be trusted as a permanent means of hard drive destruction.
- Shredding - Hard drive shredding is the only form of permanent data destruction. For complete peace of mind that your confidential information is obsolete, choose professional hard drive shredding provided by PROSHRED®. Our mobile shred trucks have been designed to shred both your documents and critical hard drives; all at the convenience of your location. PROSHRED® in San Francisco Bay Area, we provide reputable and responsible hard drive shredding to ensure your sensitive data is safe from security threats and crime.
Turning to PROSHRED® for your hard drive destruction needs, will assist your business in remaining compliant with the regulations that apply to you. In doing so, your San Francisco Bay Area organization will remain in good standing with a reputable and trustworthy reputation by the public. You’ll also reduce your risk of experiencing hefty fines which stem from non-compliance.
Compliant with Privacy legislation and Regulations
As mentioned, hard drive shredding is the only secure and reliable form of data elimination from a hard drive. Our hard drive disposal services are carried out by qualified and trained specialists, and provide you with a secure and complete method for the disposal of your hard drives.
When you partner with PROSHRED®, you receive destruction services that adhere to key industry regulations, including those dictated under:
- HIPAA
- HITECH
- FACTA
- GLB
PROSHRED® San Francisco's Reliable Hard-Drive Destruction Service
Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Drive Destruction
PROSHRED® hard drive disposal services ensures that your hard drives are properly destroyed. Afterward you receive a detailed Certificate of Destruction showing the date and the time of hard drive pickup.
Pricing depends upon volume, drive type and service type (on-site vs. off-site). Please call at your convenience for a quote.
Once your hard drive destruction service is complete, we will provide a certificate of destruction showing the date and time of the service.
What People Are Saying About PROSHRED®
What an amazing locally owned company! I was looking for a place to take tons of paper and I was lucky enough to see that... read moreWhat an amazing locally owned company! I was looking for a place to take tons of paper and I was lucky enough to see that Proshred San Francisco is based in Pleasanton! I went in and met a helpful and sweet receptionist. I drove my car to the back where owner Mike took over. He was so kind and thoughtful. He was able to shred all my papers and give me a great price also. I highly recommend Proshred for all your paper shredding needs. read less
Shari N.11/23/2015I have to arrange shredding for clients who are serviced in many locations. Proshred San Francisco Bay Area gives them amazing service at great value... read moreI have to arrange shredding for clients who are serviced in many locations. Proshred San Francisco Bay Area gives them amazing service at great value which gives me peace of mind. I have no hesitation recommending them to any of my clients. read less
S D Bryerman1/31/2016Guaranteed service, and at a lower cost than at Office Depot. It is, after all, their core business.
Kevin Short7/29/2019It is very rare to find a company that actually does what it says it is going to do. To feel like your presence is... read moreIt is very rare to find a company that actually does what it says it is going to do. To feel like your presence is welcome and not just your money. When I contacted Proshred, I just wanted better security protocols for my company but what I got was someone who cared about our company. I got the president of the company to contact me directly. He was the one who sent me the estimate, scheduled the time and showed up at my door. He was so cheerful and passionate about his business. And; that is so rare to find. He gave me a brief overview of the protection that my company should have, delivery details and a quick contract. If I have any issues? I have the direct contact information for the President of the company. That is beautiful!!! It is a small business, but it is definitely worth looking into. I love, love, love the fact that I got a response so quickly and my company feels valued.
Thank you!!!!
From your friends at Stella & Dot, San Bruno, CA. read lessB S2/08/2014Great service and price. Came right to driveway and destroyed years of old documentation.
Erin C.8/11/2015It is very rare to find a company that actually does what it says it is going to do. To feel like your presence is... read moreIt is very rare to find a company that actually does what it says it is going to do. To feel like your presence is welcome and not just your money. When I contacted Proshred, I just wanted better security protocols for my company but what I got was someone who cared about our company. I got the president of the company to contact me directly. He was the one who sent me the estimate, scheduled the time and showed up at my door. He was so cheerful and passionate about his business. And; that is so rare to find. He gave me a brief overview of the protection that my company should have, delivery details and a quick contract. If I have any issues? I have the direct contact information for the President of the company. That is beautiful!!! It is a small business, but it is definitely worth looking into. I love, love, love the fact that I got a response so quickly and my company feels valued.
Thank you!!!!
From your friends at Stella & Dot, San Bruno, CA. read lessD N2/08/2014Had 3 boxes of old personal docs to get rid of. Called around Livermore, and Proshred had the best deal (by a factor of... read moreHad 3 boxes of old personal docs to get rid of. Called around Livermore, and Proshred had the best deal (by a factor of 2!). Went there, and it took about 2 minutes to offload, pay, and leave. Angel was great! read less
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Worker fast and efficiency.
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Clean cut and fast and friendly ! read lessA Google User4/22/2019My office had over 33 banker's boxes of paper and we felt it was time to move on. We looked into a few other shredding... read moreMy office had over 33 banker's boxes of paper and we felt it was time to move on. We looked into a few other shredding companies, but nothing stood out. Pro shred simply had the best services and price points. Michael, the CEO, was very friendly and professional. He was able to get us scheduled for the week after we called! Romero, one of the employees, came in a few hours earlier than expected but it was at a time that worked better for us. Romero was also very friendly and helpful in terms of explaining the shredding process. I was able to watch the documents get shredded via a TV screen on the side of their truck. Overall, this is a very well run business. We will recommend them to all of our connections. read less
Andrew C.9/02/2015I just came from Proshred in Pleasanton, was greeted so warmly and kindly by the receptionist, gave me instructions on what to do, drove to... read moreI just came from Proshred in Pleasanton, was greeted so warmly and kindly by the receptionist, gave me instructions on what to do, drove to the back of building, was greeted by the owner, I believe April was her name and she was so kind, informing and professional. She took care of the process and reasonably priced, for sure my go to place from now on. read less
Rodney Figueroa6/04/2019It is very rare to find a company that actually does what it says it is going to do. To feel like your presence is... read moreIt is very rare to find a company that actually does what it says it is going to do. To feel like your presence is welcome and not just your money. When I contacted Proshred, I just wanted better security protocols for my company but what I got was someone who cared about our company. I got the president of the company to contact me directly. He was the one who sent me the estimate, scheduled the time and showed up at my door. He was so cheerful and passionate about his business. And; that is so rare to find. He gave me a brief overview of the protection that my company should have, delivery details and a quick contract. If I have any issues? I have the direct contact information for the President of the company. That is beautiful!!! It is a small business, but it is definitely worth looking into. I love, love, love the fact that I got a response so quickly and my company feels valued.
Thank you!!!!
From your friends at Stella & Dot, San Bruno, CA. read lessA Google User2/08/2014Guaranteed service, and at a lower cost than at Office Depot. It is, after all, their core business.
A Google User7/29/2019All I can say is 'Awesome!!!'. Scheduling with Michael was super easy. He quoted the fees over the phone and followed up with a... read moreAll I can say is 'Awesome!!!'. Scheduling with Michael was super easy. He quoted the fees over the phone and followed up with a formal quote via email. Pricing was very affordable and straightforward. No hidden costs. Communication was superb as Angel kept me updated with the appointment status. On the appointment day, Ramon, the driver, called me 45 minutes before he was coming. Angel called me 2 minutes after that to request whether it would be all right to divert Ramon to a job between his current location and my location, which would be about an hour delay. I okayed the delay as it would give me extra time to gather more junk to shred. Ramon arrived on time in what looks to be a brand new truck (it's probably not new...buts looks brand new because it's very well maintained). He pulled right up to my garage where all the boxes are kept. Ramon helped me dump my documents into a 96-gallon recycling bin. He even spent time to help me empty the 50 or so binders which I think I was instructed to have done so before hand but didn't (he didn't complain...thanks Ramon!). During the shredding, I was able to view the documents being shredded via a small video screen on their control panel. Three bins & 45 minutes later, we were done. I got rid of 8-10 years worth of useless, space-hogging paperwork! I probably would not need ProShred for a long while, but I certainly will recommend them to anyone who asks and needs to purge their garage/storage/office.TDSan Ramon, CA read less
Thuan D.8/11/2015This is a great local business! I visited this business for the first time this morning. I met the owner Michael and his wife... read moreThis is a great local business! I visited this business for the first time this morning. I met the owner Michael and his wife Angel who were very accommodating to my needs. They were able to properly take and shred my sensitive documents that have been lurking in my garage for several years. This business is not open on weekends but Michael was still open to taking in my documents to help me out. The actual facility is meticulously clean. I have been to several shredding businesses and every time I walked into one of them I was greeted with a plume of dust which is not great for allergies! This business is spotless and very orderly. Their prices are very reasonable at $30 for 4 banker boxes. If you compare this to Office Depot, they charge you by the pound with a single banker box potentially costing you $30+! Michael, the owner, didn't even weigh my documents and he charged me the minimum fee which I greatly appreciate. There is something to be said about a good local small business ran by a young family. It is definitely refreshing and I highly recommend ProShred for anyone's document shredding needs big or small! read less
Michael W.2/01/2016Super easy and affordable. Came in with two boxes that needed to be shred and they took them right away for $30.00. They even helped... read moreSuper easy and affordable. Came in with two boxes that needed to be shred and they took them right away for $30.00. They even helped me bring in the second box. I have already recommended them to family in the area. Thanks Proshred. read less
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