Government & Public Sectors

Data Destruction & Electronic Recycling

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Government agencies and contractors manage some of the most sensitive data in existence from citizen records to classified information. When electronic media and devices reach end-of-life, they must be disposed of in strict compliance with federal standards to prevent data breaches and security risks.

The NIST Special Publication 800-88 Rev. 1 (Media Sanitization) standard requires agencies and contractors to sanitize media using one of three approved methods:

Clear (logical techniques to make data unreadable through overwriting)
Purge (physical or logical techniques that make data unrecoverable with advanced tools)
Destroy (shredding, pulverizing, disintegrating, or incinerating so that media cannot be reconstructed)

Who Must Follow NIST 800-88?

Federal Agencies: All departments handling sensitive or classified data
State & County Governments: Managing tax, court, licensing, and public records
City Governments: Holding local records such as utilities, permits, and police data
Government Contractors: Vendors and partners entrusted with government data systems

Any entity working with government records must ensure end-of-life data destruction follows NIST standards

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The Risks of Improper Client Data Disposal

Failing to properly destroy old electronics can bring serious consequences for Government agencies organizations:

Federal enforcement & penalties for noncompliance with NIST requirements

Contract termination or disqualification from future government projects

Breach of public trust if citizen records or classified data are exposed

Security risks that could compromise critical infrastructure or public safety

We make compliant IT asset disposition (ITAD) simple and auditable for government agencies.

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!

Not Sure About Recycling Your Tech? You’re Not Alone

Not Sure About Data Destruction and Recycling Your Tech?

Here Are Some Answers for Questions We Sometimes Receive.

What does NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 require?

It requires agencies and contractors to use approved sanitization methods Clear, Purge, or Destroy depending on the sensitivity of the data and the security needs.

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.

What is the difference between Clear, Purge, and Destroy?

Clear: overwrites data (unreadable)
Purge: cryptographic (unreadable)
Destroy: physically destroys media

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.

How does Living Green Technology ensure NIST compliance?

We use methods approved under NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 and provide a Certificate of Destruction as proof of compliance.

Do you recycle hardware after destruction?

Yes. Once data is destroyed, hardware is securely recycled in compliance with environmental and security standards.

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 Clients. Protect Your Institution.

Government agencies and contractors can’t afford mistakes when handling sensitive information. Living Green Technology ensures compliance with NIST SP 800-88 while responsibly recycling IT assets. Contact us today to schedule a secure pickup or request a custom destruction plan for your agency or project.

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.