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* Make sure you clear off your hard drive before you get rid of your computer. You might want to reformat it, but use some kind of tool that ensures your data will not be extractable from the hard drive. | * Make sure you clear off your hard drive before you get rid of your computer. You might want to reformat it, but use some kind of tool that ensures your data will not be extractable from the hard drive. | ||
| − | * You might want to remove the hard drive before you get rid of your computer. Of course, first format and erase the data any way you can. Then, plan to have your hard drive disposed of securely. You might want to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Degaussing degauss] your hard drive and even have your hard drive shredded. The JHU Recycling group might be able to help you with that. | + | * You might want to remove the hard drive before you get rid of your computer. Of course, first format and erase the data any way you can. Then, plan to have your hard drive disposed of securely. You might want to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Degaussing degauss] your hard drive and even have your hard drive shredded. <!--The JHU Recycling group might be able to help you with that.--> CS IT does '''''not''''' degaussing equipment. |
| − | * Or simply pull the hard drive off the computer and save the hard drive for long-term storage. | + | * Or simply pull the hard drive off the computer and save the hard drive for long-term storage. |
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| + | * If you need your hard drive destroyed, WSE IT might be able to assist you. Please request assistance from [https://support.cs.jhu.edu/wiki/Contacting_WSE_IT_Support WSE IT.] | ||
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Revision as of 15:28, 22 September 2023
JHU's Electronics Recycling Service
JHU's page on general recycling services can be found at: https://jhfre.jhu.edu/facilities/custodial/#Recycling-Services The page also includes an FAQ about their recycling services. There is a mention of electronics and peripherals recycling under the section for Staff Recycling FAQs.
You can request recycling assistance from JHU here (you will need to be on a JHU network or VPN to access this page): https://maximo.jhu.edu/ezrequest/workrequest/homewood/recycle
Notes About Recycling Computers that have hard drives/SSDs
When recycling a computer (or disposing of one), we highly recommend the following in regards to hard drives or SSDs.
- Make sure you clear off your hard drive before you get rid of your computer. You might want to reformat it, but use some kind of tool that ensures your data will not be extractable from the hard drive.
- You might want to remove the hard drive before you get rid of your computer. Of course, first format and erase the data any way you can. Then, plan to have your hard drive disposed of securely. You might want to degauss your hard drive and even have your hard drive shredded. CS IT does not degaussing equipment.
- Or simply pull the hard drive off the computer and save the hard drive for long-term storage.
- If you need your hard drive destroyed, WSE IT might be able to assist you. Please request assistance from WSE IT.