Tape Data and Media Destruction

After a major media or data conversion or copying job, you may be faced with many old tapes that need disposal. Webuyusedtape can provide Media Destruction services. All tapes can be degaussed before destruction and then disposed of in compliance with local environmental regulations. Some parts may also be recycled, Webuyusedtape will provide a certificate of media destruction if required. There are two types of destruction as shown below:

Data Destruction

Data Destruction is often referred to as "Degaussing," or erasing the data from physical tape. This process does not destroy the media itself, only the recorded data. Data Destruction, or Degaussing can be done at your site, or at our location. If completed at your location, Webuyusedtape will provide all equipment and labor to complete the Data Destruction process.

Media Destruction

This service destroys the physical media itself. Typically, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) for a specific area frowns on simply "throwing tapes away" since they are not a biodegradable product. This action would also raise certain security questions in many of today's corporate auditor's minds. Therefore, Webuyusedtape offers a Media Destruction Service whereby the media is destroyed and disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner.