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 shredding services can ensure that your hard drives are properly destroyed before being discarded. Our hard drive destruction 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.
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.
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.
Why PROSHRED® for Your Hard Drive Destruction Needs
PROSHRED® San Francisco Bay Area hard drive disposal services and mobile hard drive shredding services can ensure that your hard drives are properly destroyed before being discarded. Our hard drive destruction 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.
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 Offers Convenient Hard-Drive Destruction Service
What People Are Saying About PROSHRED®
I 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 Bryerman1/31/2016We are relocating and wanted a one time shredding service. I spoke with Angel who fully explained their services and we opted to have the... read moreWe are relocating and wanted a one time shredding service. I spoke with Angel who fully explained their services and we opted to have the onsite visit. One the day of the service I was given a window when the truck would arrive and it did so - a little early which was nice - and Todd removed, what took weeks to pile up, within a matter of minutes. Extremely helpful and friendly.An all around excellent experience. They do what they say, when they say they're going to do it, for the price they say they're going to do it for. With efficiency and a smile.I'm managing our relocation and dealing with multiple vendors. I could only wish they were all as easy to deal with as Proshred!! read less
Roger W.2/20/2020Excellent company to work with. I had a bad fail with another company and I needed same day service. Proshred was the only company in... read moreExcellent company to work with. I had a bad fail with another company and I needed same day service. Proshred was the only company in the Bay Area that was able to accommodate. Easy, helpful, and courteous team. read less
Jen G.3/29/2017I called to schedule the on site shredding and was immediately taken care care of by the owner "Mike" / He explained the process and... read moreI called to schedule the on site shredding and was immediately taken care care of by the owner "Mike" / He explained the process and scheduled the on site appointment. Romero called a half hour before arrival and was EXTREMELY helpful with his patience and help for getting the necessary document shred completed in a very timely fashion. He's awesome and i really appreciate the direct contact with the owners Mike and Angel... The customer services is TOP NOTCH all the way around from start to finish!!! I recommend their services highly!!! Thanks !!! Peter Cusimano, SAP - NTSI San Jose read less
Peter C.1/19/2018We host an annual Shred Event for our real restate business and this locally owned business is the type of partner we want. Professional, well... read moreWe host an annual Shred Event for our real restate business and this locally owned business is the type of partner we want. Professional, well run, the best equipment and trucks, friendly employees, on time - this is how you do it! Thank you Mike and keep up the great work!! read less
Greg S.5/23/2017I 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 Figueroa6/04/2019Our shredding service sold to another Company and that service was awful. Had seen the Proshred trucks in my area and gave them a... read moreOur shredding service sold to another Company and that service was awful. Had seen the Proshred trucks in my area and gave them a call and spoke to Mike who couldn't have been more accommodating. So glad I called them as their customer service has been exceptional. Our driver always greets us, has a smile on his face and just a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend. read less
Sandy P.9/12/2018Excellent service from beginning to end - good pricing and so easy.I cleaned out a lot of files and had a lot of shredding to... read moreExcellent service from beginning to end - good pricing and so easy.I cleaned out a lot of files and had a lot of shredding to be done. I wanted a shredding truck to come to my home. I called about 3 companies and checked others online.Proshred in Pleasanton gave me the best price and excellent service.The person who answered the phone (owner/wife of owner) was so helpful. Thoroughly explained how much it would cost having me visualize an outside trash can. Perfect! No surprises. She was very pleasant. She made an effort to have the driver come the next day. The driver showed up on time, was very pleasant, professional and got the job done quickly. I paid the driver and got an email receipt just as I was told I would.I really like to use local businesses and this one is great. I will use them again. read less
Lynne R.8/18/2016Just like the other reviewers have said... this is such great business for the residential customer. I had some boxes of old business papers that... read moreJust like the other reviewers have said... this is such great business for the residential customer. I had some boxes of old business papers that needed shredding and didn't want to throw out. Shredding a few at a time would take like a year! I called and Angel confirmed someone would be there (because I drove out from Tracy). I showed up and 7 bankers boxes got dumped into a bin faster than I could break down the boxes for recycling! There's a recycling bin near by for cardboard boxes too. Michael unloaded for me so I didn't even have to lift anything. The cost was extremely reasonable! Very friendly service. Thank you! read less
Mike W.7/05/2017Angel is fast. Called me back almost right the way with quotation and scheduled an appointment. The shredding associates were also professional, on... read moreAngel is fast. Called me back almost right the way with quotation and scheduled an appointment. The shredding associates were also professional, on time, and efficient. Will use their services again next year. read less
Tony Q.1/29/2020Awesome service. Mike was friendly and answered all my questions thoroughly. Hard drive destruction especially impressive. Have used others and Pro-shred my top choice. Highly recommend.
Gustavo S.9/24/2017Dang that was easy. I pull up to the back where I figured I'd have to anyway and see a gentleman getting into his van.... read moreDang that was easy. I pull up to the back where I figured I'd have to anyway and see a gentleman getting into his van. I pull up and ask if this is where the drop off to shred is. He cheerfully climbed out of his van, greets me and introduces himself. Mike was cool, gave me a price on my 5 boxes, helped me dump them into the bin, made them go away, swiped my card and I was on my way. Seriously, what more do you need? Well done Mike. read less
Edward H.3/11/2019I worked with Angel and Freddie. These two were the dream team. All logistics were handled over a few emails (very pleasant emails... read moreI worked with Angel and Freddie. These two were the dream team. All logistics were handled over a few emails (very pleasant emails I might add). Freddie was my onsite shredder and he was prompt, very helpful and easy to work with for the shredding. Angel sent the invoice... right away. What a great service! read less
Jeannette E.4/04/2017This is the second time that I have had PROSHRED come out to my home business. They are professional, prompt and made it so... read moreThis is the second time that I have had PROSHRED come out to my home business. They are professional, prompt and made it so simple for me to dispose of my documents. They provide a great service and are very affordable! read less
Jenny D.12/18/2019Super awesome company! Used them for first time this last week. Booking was super fast and the owner herself calls you, no-nonsense, no hidden fees.... read moreSuper awesome company! Used them for first time this last week. Booking was super fast and the owner herself calls you, no-nonsense, no hidden fees. Guy came to me today. 22 boxes & a hard drive & seriously a great price! They are green and don't charge by box, charges by the trash bin. I filled 2 & not even a 1/4 of a third. Was on time, done in 20 minutes. Super rad. Left me all my boxes so I can go back and fill them up as I need, but hopefully I won't need them all, as I've gone green in the last 9 years!Fredrick was extremely nice & professional, even at 7 am!! Will definitely use them again. read less
Traci H.10/19/2017
