Whether you’re a business disposing of employee records, a healthcare provider, or a homeowner clearing out old computers, we help you stay protected and compliant with secure, professional data destruction in the Chicago area. One place to get:
At Chicago Surplus Computers, we provide you the safest and trusted method of on-site data destruction services to ensure your confidential information is completely and irreversibly destroyed right in front of you.
Fully DoD, NASA, NAID, & NIST Compliant Data Destruction
At Chicago Surplus Computers, we specialize in secure, certified data destruction services designed to eliminate sensitive information for good. Whether you’re disposing of old hard drives, solid-state drives (SSD), or backup media, we offer advanced destruction methods to ensure your data is completely unrecoverable.
We offer both on-site and off-site destruction services based on your security preferences. On-site shredding is available for clients who prefer to witness the process firsthand, while off-site services follow a secure chain of custody with tracked handling from pickup to final destruction.
Our services include DoD compliant data wiping, hard drive shredding, and degaussing. Hard drive shredding physically destroys the drive, rendering it useless, while degaussing removes magnetic fields and disrupts all stored data at the core level. These options are ideal for businesses with strict compliance requirements.
For fast, professional, and fully secure data destruction services across Chicago, we are your best bet. We help you protect your privacy—and the planet—every step of the way.
Our data destruction specialist visits your location to evaluate the number of devices, the sensitivity of the data, and any compliance requirements. Based on this, we develop a custom plan outlining the time, tools, and resources required.
Our team uses advanced data wiping software that meets DoD, NAID, and NIST standards to ensure complete erasure of all data from storage media. This method guarantees that no data can be recovered.
For physical destruction, we bring NSA-compliant shredding equipment to your site. Hard drives and other data storage devices are reduced to tiny, irrecoverable fragments for total security.
Once destroyed, all shredded components are collected and sent to certified e-waste recycling facilities for safe, environmentally responsible disposal.
We provide serialized Certificates of Data Destruction for each device processed, serving as documented proof for internal audits, compliance, or legal purposes.
Both your team and ours confirm that all devices have been securely destroyed and properly recycled, completing the process with full transparency and peace of mind.
At Chicago Surplus Computers, we offer multiple data destruction methods—each designed to eliminate sensitive information securely and in full compliance with federal and industry regulations.
Our data destruction specialist visits your location to evaluate the number of devices, the sensitivity of the data, and any compliance requirements. Based on this, we develop a custom plan outlining the time, tools, and resources required.
Ideal for magnetic media, degaussing disrupts the magnetic field inside the drive, instantly destroying all stored data. This method is NSA-compliant and suitable for high-security environments.
Our NSA-compliant shredders reduce drives to tiny, irrecoverable pieces. It’s one of the most secure and permanent forms of data destruction available—perfect for businesses that need total certainty.
On-site data destruction gives you maximum control, security, and peace of mind when disposing of sensitive information. At Chicago Surplus Computers, we bring the destruction process directly to your location, eliminating the risks associated with transporting data-bearing devices offsite.
Your data never leaves your premises. This eliminates the risk of interception, loss, or theft during transportation and keeps everything securely under your supervision.
You can witness the entire destruction process in real time. Whether we’re shredding hard drives or degaussing sensitive media, you see the results immediately and know the job is done.
On-site services save time and minimize disruption to your workflow. Our fully equipped mobile unit handles everything from arrival to cleanup—no back-and-forth, no delay.
We meet all major compliance standards, including DoD, NAID, NIST, and NSA. You’ll receive a certificate of data destruction as proof for audits or legal requirements.
From financial institutions to healthcare providers and government agencies, on-site destruction is the preferred method for organizations with strict data security policies.
Don’t take chances with sensitive data. Call or contact Chicago Surplus Computers today for secure, professional data destruction you can count on.
Onsite data destruction is the process of permanently erasing or physically destroying data on electronic devices to prevent unauthorized access or recovery at the premises of the customer.
Simply deleting files isn’t enough—data can often be recovered. Professional data destruction ensures your information is completely and irreversibly removed, protecting you from data breaches or legal issues.
We destroy data from hard drives (HDD and SSD), servers, laptops, desktops, flash drives, external storage, smartphones, tablets, and other data-bearing devices.
Yes. We provide both options. On-site is ideal for sensitive environments where data should never leave the premises, while off-site is secure and convenient for larger volumes.
