Secure Data Sanitization & Responsible e-Waste Management
NIST 800-88 compliant data destruction, certified chain of custody, and environmentally responsible IT asset disposition.
Okanagan e-Waste Management
Okanagan e-Waste Management is dedicated to protecting sensitive information while supporting a cleaner, more sustainable future. We combine secure data practices with responsible electronic waste recycling to serve organizations and communities with integrity and reliability.
Why Us?Our Trusted Service Offerings
We strive to create a safer digital environment and a greener planet by delivering trusted data security solutions and eco-friendly recycling practices. Our commitment is to help businesses protect their information while contributing to a circular, sustainable economy.
01 Data Sanitization
We provide secure data sanitization for end-of-life IT assets in accordance with NIST SP 800-88 guidelines. All data-bearing devices are logged, handled under documented chain of custody, and sanitized using approved methods to prevent data recovery using currently known techniques. A Data Sanitization Certificate is issued per processed batch to support regulatory and audit requirements.
02 End-of-life IT Asset Management
We responsibly manage electronic waste and retired IT assets through approved recycling and reuse channels. Eligible non-data-bearing equipment may be recycled or upcycled to extend useful life, while all materials are processed in compliance with applicable environmental regulations. Secure local pickup ensures devices are handled safely without the risks and costs of shipping.
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Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers
Here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive. If you don’t see your question here, feel free to reach out to our support team for assistance.
Why is data sanitization necessary if devices are being recycled?
Deleting files or formatting a drive does not permanently remove data. Recoverable information can remain accessible using currently known recovery techniques, even after equipment is no longer in use. Proper data sanitization, performed in accordance with recognized standards such as NIST SP 800-88, ensures that data cannot be read back and protects organizations from data breaches, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage.
What data sanitization standards does OKeWaste follow?
OKeWaste performs data sanitization in alignment with NIST SP 800-88 Revision 1, the internationally recognized guideline for media sanitization. Sanitization methods are selected based on the type of storage media and are applied using documented, auditable procedures designed to prevent data recovery using currently known techniques.
Do you provide proof that data was properly sanitized?
Yes. Upon completion of qualifying services, OKeWaste issues a Data Sanitization Certificate covering all devices processed within a batch. This certificate supports audit requirements and demonstrates due diligence for compliance with regulations and standards governing sensitive data, including HIPAA, PHI, GDPR, and Canadian privacy regulations.
What happens to equipment after data sanitization?
OKeWaste does not reuse, resell, or refurbish data-bearing devices. All data-bearing equipment is securely sanitized or physically destroyed prior to material recovery. Once rendered completely data-inaccessible, the remaining materials are responsibly recycled through approved downstream partners to recover metals and other reusable resources, ensuring environmental responsibility without compromising data security.
How does OKeWaste ensure security during pickup and transportation?
OKeWaste provides secure, logged local pickup and maintains a documented chain of custody from the point of collection through final processing. Assets are tracked and handled by trained personnel at every stage, reducing the risks commonly associated with shipping, third-party handling, or uncontrolled transport of sensitive IT assets.