Approximately 1 billion units of computer equipment will become potential scrap by 2010 according to the International Association of Electronics Recyclers. Is now the time for your company to decide how to deal with outdated computer equipment that is currently stockpiled in empty offices and closets? Outsourcing this responsibility to an expert can simplify the process and ensure safe disposal of the equipment. However, an ill-conceived asset retirement program may expose your company to potential data security risk and environmental liability.

With careful planning and the right partner, you can save time and resources, while mitigating privacy risks and environmental liabilities specific to your industry. LifeSpan Technology Recycling has extensive nationwide experience in managing the asset retirement programs for small, medium, and enterprise businesses.

When selecting an asset retirement partner, it is important to work through the following five steps:

1) Evaluate Your Existing Asset Retirement Process and Goals

Decide what issues are the most critical to your company, including what has and has not worked in the past. Which objectives are most important to your organization?

Environmental compliance

Data security

Reliability and logistics

Auditing and reporting

Compliance with internal policies

Cost

Think through the ramifications for your corporate strategy beyond the immediate project needs. The vendors that you consider should carefully assess your needs in order to co-develop strategies that fit your corporate structure and objectives.

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