Data destruction Amsterdam: have hard drives and data carriers destroyed
Looking for data destruction in Amsterdam? Whether it is a box of phased-out hard drives, loose USB sticks or a stack of old backup tapes, in and around Amsterdam we collect your data carriers and destroy them to the right level. You receive a certificate with serial numbers as proof. This article explains how it works and where we collect.
Which data carriers do we destroy?
We handle all common data carriers. Hard drives, SSDs, USB sticks, memory cards, backup tapes and optical media. Each type is destroyed to the correct DIN 66399 level. The background per type is in our guide on data destruction.
Why wiping is not enough
Formatting a drive or deleting a file is not destruction. The data stays present until overwritten, and on SSD software wiping is unreliable due to wear-levelling. For certainty with sensitive data, physical destruction is the safest route. Read why in destroying SSDs and how a hard drive is shredded.
How does it work in Amsterdam?
- Request. You tell us how many data carriers you have and which district you are in. You get a fixed price per unit.
- Collection. We collect the carriers at your location in Amsterdam, for sensitive media in a sealed container.
- Destruction. Each carrier is physically destroyed to the correct DIN level.
- Certificate. You receive a certificate of destruction with quantities and serial numbers.
Where in Amsterdam do we collect?
We collect across all of Amsterdam and the region within 20 km. From Centrum, Noord and Oost to Zuidoost, Nieuw-West and places like Amstelveen, Diemen and Zaandam. Within 20 km of Amsterdam we charge no call-out fee.
Paper too?
Do you also have a paper archive besides data carriers? It can come along in the same collection. Read more about paper shredding in Amsterdam. So everything is arranged in one go, with a complete certificate.
Have data carriers destroyed in Amsterdam?
Request a fixed price for collecting and destroying your hard drives and data carriers. Certificate with serial numbers, no call-out charge within 20 km of Amsterdam.
Request a quoteFrequently asked questions
Do you collect data carriers in Amsterdam?
Yes. We collect hard drives, SSDs, USB sticks and tapes across all of Amsterdam and the region within 20 km, with no call-out fee.
Do I get a certificate with serial numbers?
Yes. Each data carrier is registered by serial number and listed on the certificate of destruction. That is often required for lease return or an IT audit.
Can I combine paper and data carriers in one collection?
Yes. Paper archive and data carriers can come along in the same collection and are each destroyed to their own DIN level.
Isn't wiping an SSD enough?
Due to wear-levelling, software wiping on an SSD is unreliable. For certain data destruction, physical destruction of the carrier is needed.
Conclusion
Data destruction in Amsterdam is easily arranged with a collection service. You tell us which carriers you have, we collect and physically destroy them to the right level, and you keep a certificate with serial numbers. No call-out charge within 20 km and everything in one go if you also have paper destroyed.
Ready for a collection in Amsterdam? Request a quote via desnipperaar.nl. You tell us which data carriers you have and you get a fixed price with a certificate.