Our Services
Certified Data Destruction
HDD and SSD shredding performed at our secure Marietta facility — with a serialized certificate of destruction issued for every device. We control the full destruction process. Nothing is outsourced.
Request Data DestructionWhy it matters
When you outsource destruction, you outsource the risk too
Most ITAD companies do not destroy data at their own facility. They collect your drives, transport them to a third-party shredding vendor, and issue you a certificate based on that vendors records. That hand-off is a custody gap — a point in the process where your data-bearing media is outside documented control.
Prime Asset Recovery operates two industrial shredders at our Marietta, GA facility. The Ameri-Shred AMS-300HD-SSD handles hard drives and SSDs of all form factors. The Enerpat MSB-E600 Twin Shaft Shredder handles full device destruction — laptops, tablets, mobile devices, and complete electronics. Every device we collect is destroyed under our direct supervision. A signed pickup manifest is created at collection documenting every device by serial number — and a serialized certificate of destruction is issued for that specific device once destruction is complete.
All destruction follows NIST SP 800-88 guidelines — the federal standard for media sanitization used by government agencies, healthcare systems, and financial institutions. Witnessed destruction is available on request for clients who require it.
Destruction capabilities
- HDD physical shredding — all form factors
- SSD physical shredding
- Mobile device and tablet destruction
- Tape and optical media destruction
- NIST SP 800-88 compliant wipe for redeployable assets
- Serialized certificate of destruction per device
- Signed pickup manifest created at collection
- Witnessed destruction available on request
Our facility
What destruction actually looks like
These are photos of our actual equipment and facility in Marietta, GA — not stock images.
Ameri-Shred AMS-300HD-SSD at our Marietta, GA processing facility
Dual-shaft cutting mechanism — handles HDDs, SSDs, NVMe, and SAS drives of all form factors
Post-destruction output — fragments from a single engagement. No data is recoverable from this material.
KillDisk industrial wipe station running parallel NIST SP 800-88 compliant wipes across multiple drives simultaneously
Destruction methods explained
Physical shredding vs. NIST SP 800-88 compliant wipe
Both methods eliminate data — but they serve different purposes. The right choice depends on whether the device will be redeployed or permanently retired.
NIST SP 800-88 r1 — three sanitization categories
Clear
Logical overwrite using standard read/write commands. Protects against non-invasive recovery. Used for lower-risk redeployment.
Purge
Cryptographic erase or overwrite resistant to lab-based recovery. Required for sensitive data prior to reuse or donation.
Destroy
Physical shredding or disintegration. Eliminates all recovery vectors. Required when device will not be reused. Highest assurance.
Sample certificate of destruction
What you receive after every engagement
Every data-bearing device we destroy receives its own serialized certificate. Below is a sample showing the format and detail level — actual certificates are issued with your specific device records, serial numbers, and engagement details.
Sample document — actual certificates issued per engagement with client-specific device records
Regulated industries
Who requires documented data destruction
Healthcare
HIPAA requires covered entities and business associates to document the destruction of PHI on all media. A batch certificate is not sufficient — you need a serialized COD for every device that can be produced in an audit.
Financial services
SOX, GLBA, and PCI-DSS all require verifiable destruction of data stored on retired media. Regulators expect device-level documentation, not a general statement that data was destroyed.
Enterprise IT and legal
Any organization subject to data retention policies, litigation holds, or regulatory oversight needs destruction documentation that can withstand scrutiny. We provide exactly that on every engagement.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Can I get destruction for a single drive?
Yes. We handle single drives the same as large volumes. Every device receives a serialized certificate of destruction regardless of quantity. Call us or submit the contact form and we will confirm logistics.
Can I witness the destruction?
Yes. Witnessed destruction is available on request. You are welcome to be present at our Marietta facility when your drives are shredded. Let us know when scheduling and we will arrange it.
What shredder do you use?
We operate an Ameri-Shred AMS-300HD-SSD at our Marietta facility specifically for hard drive and SSD destruction. For full device destruction — laptops, tablets, and complete electronics — we operate an Enerpat MSB-E600 Twin Shaft Shredder. Both machines operate at our facility under our direct supervision.
What is the difference between shredding and a NIST SP 800-88 wipe?
Physical shredding destroys the drive entirely — no recovery is possible by any method regardless of technique or resources. A NIST SP 800-88 compliant wipe overwrites every sector and verifies the result, allowing the drive to be redeployed or resold. Shredding is the higher assurance method and is required when a drive will not be reused. For drives with residual value, a certified wipe may be more appropriate — we assess each situation and recommend the right method.
Does your destruction process support HIPAA compliance?
Yes. Our physical shredding process and per-device serialized certificates of destruction are designed to support your organization's HIPAA compliance requirements for PHI-bearing media. Under HIPAA's Security Rule, covered entities must document the destruction of electronic PHI with device-level records — our CODs satisfy that requirement. We have experience working with healthcare organizations and understand what documentation is needed for audit purposes.
Do you pick up drives or do I need to bring them to you?
Both. We can schedule a pickup at your location anywhere in metro Atlanta and the Southeast, or you can drop off at our Marietta facility. For large volumes pickup is almost always more practical — call us and we will figure out what works best for your situation.
Need certified data destruction?
We handle collection, destruction, and documentation. Every device gets a serialized certificate. Every engagement gets a full report.
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