Properly dispose of your Harvard-owned hardware

This service ensures the secure disposal of Harvard-owned or grant-purchased computer equipment. Depending on the age and security compliance of the equipment, it may be retired or re-utilized. The primary concern is ensuring data security during these processes, focusing on total drive destruction before recycling.

For more information or to utilize the service, contact your local IT support team or the HMS IT Service Desk at 617-432-2000.

Additional information

Eligibility

Access to this service is exclusive to owners of Harvard-affiliated equipment.
Harvard-owned Grant-purchased

This service is open to all departments and labs that utilize Harvard-owned or grant-purchased equipment.

Security

Security compliance is paramount to this service.
Data protection Confidential

Adhering to the Harvard University Information Security policy and Massachusetts law, all confidential information on equipment being retired must be securely removed. If the equipment set for recycling houses data (like a hard drive), the IT support team will ensure its secure disposal. Additionally, all computers bound for recycling require hard drive shredding. Campus Operations will clearly label equipment approved for recycling.