Protec Recycling
37 W Park Cir #200b , Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Locally owned and operated out of Birmingham, Protec Recycling has a goal to provide customers with environmentally sustainable, cost effective and confidential solutions in processing electronic assets.

Protec is prepared to meet the recycling needs of corporations big and small. We work with business and government throughout the state, conducting full-service pickups of end-of-life IT assets and other electronics. Owner involvement, accountability and a passion for stewardship is what sets us apart. If we earn a visit, rest assured your equipment will be recycled to the fullest extent, all sensitive info will remain confidential, and you will receive unmatched personal service for the life of our relationship.

E-WASTE RECYCLING

Electronic waste includes discarded electrical or  electronic devices, often containing hazardous  material not suitable for regular disposal methods.

Data Security
Electronics can contain personal and sensitive information that should be professionally erased or destroyed. Data in smartphones, tablets, and computer hard drives is contained in lots of different places and is not easily erased. Even networking equipment, printers and copiers can contain sensitive information that must be deliberately erased.

Environmental Concerns - Electronics contain hazardous substances like cadmium, lead and mercury that should never be put in the trash. If these toxins end up in a landfill, they can poison the water ans soil. If they are incinerated, they emit toxic gases.

Rare Earth Elements - Much of what makes electronics work is attributed to certain minerals known as "rare earth elements." The Earth's supply of these elements is dwindling. Extending the life of electronics by repair, resale, or donation helps to get the most out of these elements, which are used in such small quantities that recovering them directly is currently impracticable.

Full Service Pickups

Responsibly recycling your end-of-life electronics through our e-waste IMG_6625-minremoval program allows you to maximize usable space and save valuable time & resources. Protec provides ground level pick-up for basic needs or detailed coordination for more complex operations. We take care of all the heavy lifting, transportation, and any necessary cleanup. Whether you’re making updates to utilize new technology or undergoing a complete office clean-out, our removal services can enable a seamless transition. 

On-Site Shredding

We specialize in on-site hard drive destruction, a critical component to comply with data privacy laws such as PCI, HIPAA, GLBA and FACTA. This service is not just convenient; it also allows companies to verify that digital media and confidential information has been securely destroyed.Our well-trained technicians will travel to your location, remove hard drives, record IMG_6669-minserial numbers and shred the devices – all under your supervision.

• With heavy-duty, high-powered shredding capabilities, hundreds can be destroyed per hour.
• A Certificate of Destruction and itemized report are provided for a verifiable chain of custody.

Items We Shred

• Computer, Server, Laptop and External Hard Drives (SATA, SCSI, IDE)
• Backup Tapes (LTO, DLT, Exabyte)
• Optical Media (CDs/DVDs)
• USB Storage
• Cell Phones

IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)
Managing technology assets through their end-of-life and beyond requires a secure process in order to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with environmental, privacy, and safety regulations. Our IT asset disposition (ITAD) solutions help protect a client’s brand through strict data security and compliance with all environmental regulations, all while ensuring that reuse and remarketing value is maximized. Here’s what Protec can provide:

Secure Logistics and Transport

Our strict guidelines for packaging, collecting and transporting assets ensure a secure chain-of-custody while protecting you from unnecessary risk and expense.

Data Security

Protec ensures that data-bearing devices are sanitized safely and properly using methods aligned with NIST 800-88 guidelines. Drives that cannot be sanitized are shredded to prevent data recovery.

Remarketing

Protec’s expertise in enterprise reverse logistics spans across diverse technologies and platforms, enabling us to maximize the recovery value of your remarketable assets.

Residential Services

• Protec Recycling is open Monday through Friday for convenient residential drop-offs at our facility. Please CONTACT US to make an appointment for drop-off.

• Please note that some fees are associated with recycling TVs and CRT monitors. These fees are required because of the environmental hazards and costs associated with safely processing them to ensure that no devices or components will end up in landfills.

• Please review this info-graphic for more info on e-waste, along with examples and why it should always be disposed of properly. These are more comprehensive lists of acceptable and unacceptable items.

• For your protection (and ours), we will sanitize hard drives from all donated computers and other info-carrying devices. Optionally, you may wish to have us shred them for visual confirmation that all data has been destroyed. It is not necessary to remove the drive prior to arrival as this is included with the service.