Defense National Security Contractors

Data Destruction & Electronic Recycling

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Defense and national security contractors handle some of the most sensitive data in the world. From aerospace blueprints and defense systems to intelligence data, these organizations are required to comply with strict federal standards for data destruction. When devices reach end-of-life, secure destruction is not optional—it’s a matter of national security.

The DoD 5220.22-M National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 set the requirements for media sanitization and destruction. These standards apply to defense contractors, aerospace firms, and any organization working with classified or sensitive defense information.

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Who in Defense & Security Must Follow Disposal Rules?

Defense Contractors
Handling sensitive government and military project data
Aerospace Companies
Managing proprietary designs, research, and contracts
Intelligence Service Providers
Working with confidential government information
Government Subcontractors
Supporting defense operations and supply chain security

No matter the size of the organization, if you store client data electronically, NISPOM & NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 requires proper disposal.

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Our recycling services are 100% free. Schedule a business pick-up today!

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Asset Reporting

Request a certificate of destruction for all secured wiped data.

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The Risks of Improper Client Data Disposal

Failing to properly destroy old electronics can bring serious consequences for Defense and Security organizations:

Violation of DoD 5220.22-M or NIST SP 800-88 requirements

Loss of security clearance or eligibility for defense contracts

Severe legal and financial penalties for mishandling classified data

National security risks from unauthorized access to sensitive defense information

Reputational harm within the defense and aerospace sectors

We make compliant IT asset disposition (ITAD) simple and auditable for defense and national security contractors.

Security First Environmental Mission

We believe no environmental outcome is acceptable if security is compromised.
Every device we handle, working or not, undergoes data destruction before resale, recycling, or material recovery decisions are made.
By treating electronics disposition as a risk management function, we help organizations protect data, reduce liability, and meet compliance requirements, while delivering responsible environmental outcomes through disciplined, security-first operations.

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Our Step-by-Step Process

Our aim is to ensure your experience with LGT is as streamlined and headache-free as possible. Please refer to our simple six step process below to better understand our approach.

1. Schedule a free business pickup

Please use the form below to schedule for a free business pick up.

2. LGT picks up electronics

All electronics are taken back to our Auburn HQ.

3. Secure data destruction

All data carrying devices are securely wiped, up to NIST/Department of Defense standards.

4. Asset reporting & certificates of data destruction

Our team will send all reporting and certificates that were requested.

5. Electronics are recycled or resold

Devices are sent to our R2 certified partners to be grinded down into raw materials, or sold to our wholesale partners.

6. Follow-up

Our team will contact you to see how we did, and when you will need our services next!

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Not Sure About Data Destruction and Recycling Your Tech?

Here Are Some Answers for Questions We Sometimes Receive.

What destruction standards apply to defense contractors?

Contractors must follow DoD 5220.22-M (NISPOM) and NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 for sanitizing and destroying media.

What types of media does NIST 800-88 apply to?

It applies to all forms of electronic storage, including hard drives, SSDs, servers, backup tapes, mobile devices, and removable media

Why is compliance so important?

Failure to comply can result in loss of security clearance, contract termination, legal penalties, and national security risks.

What happens if we don’t follow NIST sanitization standards?

Noncompliance can result in federal penalties, contract loss, and reputational harm. Sensitive data may also be exposed, creating national security risks.

What methods are required for destruction?

Approved methods include overwriting, degaussing, and physical destruction such as shredding, pulverizing, or incinerating.

Do you recycle defense hardware after destruction?

Yes. Once data is destroyed according to DoD and NIST standards, devices are securely recycled in an environmentally responsible way.

Living Green Technology Provides the following:

Certified data destruction for hard drives, servers, tablets, and mobile devices.
On-site or off-site shredding and wiping to render data completely unreadable.
Compliance documentation & certificates of destruction for your records.
Secure recycling of computers, monitors, printers, cables, and other e-waste.
Environmentally responsible practices to ensure electronics never end up in landfills.

Protect National Security. Maintain Compliance.

For defense and aerospace organizations, secure destruction is essential to mission success and compliance. Living Green Technology ensures your devices are destroyed using DoD- and NIST-approved methods, while also being responsibly recycled.

Contact us today to schedule a secure destruction service designed for defense and national security contractors.

Our Partners

We work with organizations across regulated, security-sensitive, and high-volume environments.
Our partners rely on us to manage electronics disposition as a risk management function, not just a recycling service.