How to Wipe Your Device
How to Wipe Your Device
Learn how to wipe your device and other practical tips to secure your data & protect your privacy before recycling your electronic devices.
Before you bring your electronic devices to one of our safe and secure drop-off locations, here are some practical end-of-life electronics recycling tips and suggestions:
1Assess if the electronic device could be given away.
2Ensure the account service for your device is deactivated, if applicable.
3Clear your device of personal information, including removing the SIM card.
Wipe your drives.
Clear your SIM cards.
Protect Your Privacy
Clear all personal information from computers, cell phones and electronics prior to drop off.
Ensure all memory storage areas have been cleared of private information.
Find out how:
Consult manufacturer’s website or electronics owner’s manual.
Download data destruction software or data shredding apps.
Ask an expert.