Recycling
The Environmental Impact of Improper E‑Waste Disposal
Most businesses eventually face the same question: what should be done with outdated computers, servers, monitors, phones, and other electronics? Too often, old equipment ends up forgotten in storage rooms or discarded without much thought. While the security risks of improper disposal e-waste are well known, the environmental consequences are equally important. Electronic devices contain…
Read MoreA Practical Guide to X-ray Film Destruction and Recycling
If you’re a medical and dental facility that generates or stores X-rays for patients, it’s essential to follow the right protocol when these images are no longer needed to be kept. X-ray destruction requires careful handling to meet industry regulations and patient information. Here are some key things to know about getting rid of old…
Read MoreHow Improper Computer Disposal Leads to Data Breaches
A data breach doesn’t always begin with a hacker breaking through a firewall. Sometimes it starts with an old computer sitting in a storage closet, a hard drive tossed in a recycling bin, or outdated equipment being discarded without proper safeguards. Many organizations focus heavily on protecting active systems but overlook retired technology. Unfortunately, cybercriminals…
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to E‑Waste Recycling for Businesses
Technology moves fast. Computers become outdated, servers get replaced, and old phones seem to pile up overnight. For many organizations, the challenge isn’t purchasing new equipment. It’s deciding what to do with the old devices once they’re no longer needed. That’s where e-waste recycling for businesses becomes important. Companies throughout Amarillo, Lubbock, the South Plains,…
Read MoreWhy Secure Computer Disposal Is Critical for Modern Businesses
Most businesses know they need cybersecurity software, strong passwords, and employee training to protect sensitive information. What often gets overlooked is how to dispose of old computers safely when they reach the end of their useful life. For businesses throughout Amarillo, Lubbock, and the surrounding South Plains region, secure computer disposal is a critical part…
Read MoreElectronics Recycling: How It’s Done & Why It Matters
When people ask how are electronics recycled, the answer involves more than simply throwing old devices into a bin. Electronics recycling is a structured process that securely handles sensitive data, removes harmful components, and reclaims valuable materials. For communities in Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, and Odessa, TX, proper electronic recycling ensures both environmental protection and compliance…
Read MoreRecycling, why should you do it?
Despite promises of a paperless society, we are still surrounded by paper and paper products everywhere we look. From office memos to junk mail to financial audits, paper is a critical part of our professional and personal lives. How we handle that paper is not only an issue of security, but also of responsibility. Paper…
Read MoreThe paper lifecycle
When you shred documents with DSS you are contributing to an important lifecycle that not only provides secure destruction of your information, it also supplies the marketplace with low-grade paper goods such as paper towels, napkins, toilet paper and more. Let’s take a look at the lifecycle of your paper to better understand the importance…
Read MoreThe impact of paper recycling
Did you know that when you shred with DSS you are also recycling? That means you are protecting local landfills and preserving important natural resources while protecting your information by securely destroying your documents. This is a win-win for you and the environment. Let’s take a look at the impact your shredding and recycling make.…
Read MoreWhy securely destroy devices?
Having data at our fingertips is a defining characteristic of our modern world. However, the devices we rely on to access the digital world can pose a threat if they fall into the wrong hands. You may know better than to just toss devices and electronics in the trash, but for many of us old…
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