Chain of custody begins before assets arrive. Equipment is transported by trained, background-checked EAS staff and logged at intake to maintain continuity of control. From pickup through facility intake, equipment remains under our direct oversight.

Upon arrival at our facility, each load is weighed, logged, and associated to the client. If immediate inventory or drive removal cannot begin, equipment is secured within restricted-access, locked cages under 24×7 video surveillance until it can be processed. This ensures devices remain controlled from intake through data destruction.

Data-bearing devices are processed in alignment with recognized standards, including NIST 800-88 guidelines. Depending on device type and the agreed scope of service, media is either securely sanitized or physically destroyed. All destruction activities are documented to provide confirmation of the services performed.

After data destruction, remaining materials are processed through audited downstream partners in accordance with R2v3 standards. Equipment is dismantled and recycled responsibly, supporting environmental compliance and sustainable material recovery.

Clients receive clear documentation confirming the services performed, including certificates of destruction and supporting disposition documentation, as applicable. Our reporting, available 24×7 through our client portal, supports internal recordkeeping, vendor oversight, and compliance documentation requirements.