How To Choose Tech Liquidators

Every large corporation should partner with experienced tech liquidators who can properly manage and recycle excess and unused IT equipment. These professionals are responsible for overseeing the liquidation process in its entirety, from the initial quote to removing the hardware, so that the IT department can focus on higher level tasks.

There may be countless tech liquidators to choose from – but they aren’t all created equal. Here’s what companies should look for when selecting a partner to help them manage their IT assets.

 

The Right Certifications

When choosing tech liquidators, companies need to make sure they possess the right certifications. For example, the ideal partner is:

 

• e-Stewards certified e-waste recycler at our Brooklyn, NY location. This certification offers an assurance that the company adheres to responsible recycling standards.

• R2 Certified. A company that’s R2 certified fully adheres to the EPA’s eco-responsible measures of disposing of e-waste.

• ISO 14001 Certified. A company that’s ISO certified meets all current environmental regulations and receives annual external audits to ensure that all guidelines are being met.

 

The Services You Need

The right tech liquidators offer the full range of services that are necessary for properly managing and recycling excess IT hardware. These services include:

 

Data erasure and wiping. This is key to preserving company privacy and client confidentiality. A professional-grade service can completely erase recorded data from IT equipment, as well as provide documented and auditable results to add an extra layer of security.

 

Eco-friendly recycling. Compliant e-waste recycling is another critical service. To avoid hefty fines, companies need to make sure that their tech liquidators are completely certified and committed to disposing of and recycling excess IT hardware in a way that adheres to all environmental regulations.

 

Brokerage and purchase of excess equipment. In many cases, excess hardware has residual value that can benefit the company. The right tech liquidators can help companies garner the greatest return on their initial investment by negotiating sales with buyers.

 

IT Asset management. Managing inactive computer equipment in-house can result in an inefficient and expensive IT department. By outsourcing this task to tech liquidators, companies can minimize overhead, maximize the value of their unused assets, and preserve confidentiality.