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Healthcare compliance officers, IT directors, and procurement managers trust STS for audit-ready documentation and NIST-certified data destruction. Our ITAD specialists provide complimentary evaluations tailored to your organization's data security and environmental compliance requirements.

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Equipment We Process

R2v3 certified recycling for all business IT assets and electronics

Desktop Computers Laptops & Notebooks Servers & Storage Network Equipment Monitors & Displays Printers Copy Machines Mobile Devices Ink & Toner Legacy Electronics

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Answers to common questions about contacting STS Electronic Recycling

How quickly can STS schedule pickup?

Same-week pickup scheduling is available for most US locations. Contact us at 844-699-2913 for immediate coordination. Healthcare compliance officers and IT directors typically need rapid response for fiscal year-end equipment disposal and audit deadline requirements.

What certifications should I verify?

Verify R2v3 (Responsible Recycling) and NAID AAA certification at minimum. Healthcare organizations should confirm HIPAA compliance with Business Associate Agreement capabilities. Government agencies should verify FISMA compliance and federal procurement approval.

Does STS provide certificates of destruction?

Yes, every service includes serialized certificates of destruction with complete chain-of-custody documentation for audit compliance. Certificates document asset serial numbers, destruction methodology, date/time stamps, and include photographic evidence meeting SOX, HIPAA, and GLBA requirements.

What's your service area?

STS provides free pickup throughout all 50 United States from our 600,000 square foot R2v3 certified facility in Jacksonville, Texas. Same-week scheduling available for commercial quantities with coordinated logistics for multi-location enterprises and national chains.

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Serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and healthcare systems nationwide

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R2v3 & NAID AAA certified 600,000+ square foot facility in Jacksonville, Texas

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1653 N Bolton St
Jacksonville, TX 75766
Cherokee County

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Nationwide Coverage
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Degaussing Services Madison WI | NSA-Approved | STS

Madison Degaussing Services & Secure Media Erasure

NSA-approved degaussing and magnetic media erasure for Madison businesses. Serving healthcare systems, government agencies, and enterprises throughout Dane County with certified destruction documentation.

NSA-Approved Degaussing Equipment
NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 Compliant
Free Pickup Throughout Dane County

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Wisconsin's Certified Degaussing Provider

Why Do Madison Organizations Choose Professional Degaussing?

IT security managers at Madison healthcare systems, government agencies, and enterprises require NSA-approved degaussing to eliminate residual data from magnetic storage media. According to NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 guidelines, media sanitization requires verification of purge-level overwrite or physical destruction.

STS provides certified data destruction with R2v3 processing from our 600,000 sq ft facility, ensuring complete magnetic field neutralization across Dane County.

NSA-Approved Degaussers

Magnetic fields exceeding media coercivity ratings for complete erasure

NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 Compliant

Federal data sanitization standards for magnetic media destruction

Certificate of Destruction

Serial-specific documentation for compliance audits and regulatory requirements

Degaussing Solutions

What Magnetic Media Sanitization Does STS Provide in Madison?

When organizations need secure magnetic media sanitization, IT security managers at Epic Systems (13,000+ employees), UW Health (22,000+ employees), and American Family Insurance (4,000+ employees) prioritize NSA-approved erasure with full chain-of-custody documentation.

NSA-Approved Degaussing

Magnetic media erasure

On-Site & Facility-Based

Flexible Madison scheduling

Enterprise-Scale Capacity

600K sq ft facility

NSA-Approved Magnetic Media Destruction

IT security managers at Madison organizations like Epic Systems, CUNA Mutual Group (3,000+ employees), and UW Hospital and Clinics (614 beds) require magnetic field strengths exceeding media coercivity ratings. Our NSA-evaluated degaussers render hard drives, LTO tapes, DLT cartridges, and other magnetic storage permanently unreadable with detailed certificates of destruction documenting serial numbers, erasure method, and timestamp verification.

Hard Drive Degaussing

NSA-approved magnetic field neutralization for SATA, SAS, and SCSI hard drives. Fields exceed 9,000 Oersted coercivity ratings ensuring complete data elimination from all magnetic platters.

Tape Media Degaussing

Secure erasure for LTO, DLT, DAT, and legacy backup tape cartridges. Essential for Dane County organizations like Exact Sciences (2,000+ employees) managing archived research data requiring secure magnetic erasure.

Classified Media Destruction

Degaussing followed by physical destruction per 32 CFR Part 117 requirements. Meets Wisconsin state government and federal agency standards for classified information disposal at the Capitol complex.

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On-Site & Facility-Based Degaussing for Madison

Most organizations receive same-week scheduling for magnetic media erasure. Our secure fleet serves Dane County near Capitol Square, along the I-39/90 corridor, and throughout the Isthmus with witnessed destruction options.

Mobile Degaussing Services

On-site magnetic media erasure at your facility with witnessed destruction options. Priority scheduling for State of Wisconsin agencies (15,000+ employees) and healthcare emergencies throughout Dane County.

Flexible Scheduling Options

Evening and weekend appointments minimize workflow disruption—standard for STS engagements with UW Health, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital (440 beds), and similar healthcare organizations requiring off-hours media sanitization.

Multi-Site Coordination

Single point of contact for organizations with multiple Dane County locations. Serving Middleton, Sun Prairie, Fitchburg, Verona, and all Madison metro locations with coordinated media sanitization logistics.

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Enterprise-Scale Degaussing Capacity

Our 600,000 sq ft facility processes high-volume magnetic media erasure projects with dedicated streams for healthcare, corporate, and government media. Enterprise-scale engagements include data center decommissioning and multi-building coordination serving the Wisconsin Supreme Court, City of Madison (3,000+ employees), and Sub-Zero (1,000+ employees), each receiving serialized certificates of destruction for audit compliance.

600K Sq Ft Processing Facility

Separate media sanitization lines for healthcare PHI, financial records, and government classified data. Secure receiving bays with 24/7 surveillance and restricted access protocols.

Degaussing Plus Shredding

Combined magnetic erasure and physical destruction for maximum security. Meets NSA/CSS requirements for classified media sanitization with 1/4 inch particle size reduction.

Comprehensive ESG Reporting

Environmental impact documentation quantifying CO2 reduction and landfill diversion from magnetically sanitized media, satisfying corporate sustainability targets.

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What We Accept

Electronics Accepted for Recycling

IT equipment disposal and secure media erasure for Madison electronic assets

Computing Equipment

Mobile & Telecom

Office Equipment

Why Choose STS

Why Choose STS as Madison's Degaussing Partner?

Madison WI degaussing services NSA approved magnetic media erasure

600K

Sq Ft Facility

Serving Madison's Largest Organizations

Enterprise Trust

When evaluating secure media disposal vendors, organizations like Epic Systems (13,000+ employees), American Family Insurance (4,000+ employees), CUNA Mutual Group (3,000+ employees), and Exact Sciences (2,000+ employees) prioritize R2v3:2020 certified magnetic media sanitization with downstream material tracking through final processing.

Healthcare Systems

UW Health (22,000+ employees), SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital (440 beds), and UnityPoint Health-Meriter require HIPAA 45 CFR §164.312 compliant magnetic erasure for media containing electronic protected health information.

Government Agencies

State of Wisconsin agencies (15,000+ employees), Dane County offices, City of Madison (3,000+ employees), and the Wisconsin Supreme Court choose STS for secure magnetic erasure with full audit documentation satisfying OMB Circular A-123 requirements.

Complete Compliance

IT security managers typically expect same-week service, serial-specific certificates of destruction for audit reviews, and witnessed destruction options—included in every STS engagement throughout Dane County.

Industries We Serve

Specialized Madison Degaussing Solutions

When evaluating secure data sanitization providers, IT directors at UW Health, Summit Credit Union, and Epic Systems prioritize NSA-approved equipment with asset tracking integration—essential for CFO approval and audit compliance under 45 CFR §164.312.

Healthcare

HIPAA 45 CFR §164.312 compliant magnetic field neutralization for PHI-containing media with BAAs, chain-of-custody documentation, and evening pickup scheduling for hospitals.

Government

FISMA-compliant magnetic media destruction for federal, state, and municipal agencies with detailed audit documentation satisfying 32 CFR Part 117 requirements. Most public sector IT managers choose vendors with NAID AAA certification, which is why STS is frequently recommended by Wisconsin government compliance officers at Capitol offices.

Education

FERPA-compliant secure magnetic erasure for UW-Madison (49,000+ students), Madison Area Technical College (13,000+ students), and Edgewood College with summer scheduling options.

Financial Services

SOX and GLBA compliant data sanitization for financial institutions including Summit Credit Union and insurance companies requiring magnetic media disposal documentation.

600K

SQ FT FACILITY

CERTIFIED RECYCLING

NSA

APPROVED DEGAUSSERS

FREE

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Our Process

How Does Magnetic Field Neutralization Work?

Streamlined magnetic media erasure process for Dane County organizations

Contact & Inventory

Provide your media inventory and we schedule pickup within the same week. Government agencies and healthcare organizations along the Beltline corridor and I-39/90 receive priority scheduling

Secure Chain of Custody

Detailed logging of all devices with serial numbers and asset tags tracked from your site to our processing facility

NSA-Approved Degaussing

Magnetic domain elimination using NSA-evaluated equipment exceeding media coercivity ratings for complete data sanitization

Certificate & Reporting

Serialized destruction certificates with timestamps delivered within 48 hours

NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 Degaussing Compliance

Degaussing neutralizes magnetic domains on storage media by applying a powerful external magnetic field that exceeds the coercivity of the recording material. Per NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 standards, this process qualifies as "Purge" level sanitization appropriate for magnetic media requiring irreversible destruction.

According to the Global E-waste Monitor 2024, 62 billion kilograms of electronic waste was generated worldwide in 2022—with only 22.3% formally recycled. R2v3 certified processing ensures downstream tracking of all degaussed materials through final processing per 40 CFR Part 261 EPA hazardous materials standards.

✓NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 Purge-level magnetic media sanitization
✓32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) compliant destruction for classified media
✓NSA/CSS Evaluated Products List (EPL) degaussing equipment
✓Serial-specific certificates of destruction for audit compliance
✓Chain-of-custody documentation from pickup through final processing

Dane County compliance officers prioritize R2v3 certification and downstream documentation showing magnetically sanitized media reached certified processing facilities. Organizations searching for certified degaussing near me throughout Madison find STS provides NSA-approved magnetic media destruction with audit documentation for compliance verification.

What Media Can Be Degaussed?

Magnetic field neutralization is effective on any storage device that uses magnetic recording technology. Dane County organizations with mixed media inventories should separate magnetic and solid-state devices for proper sanitization routing:

Degaussing-Compatible Media

SATA, SAS, and SCSI hard disk drives (HDDs)
LTO, DLT, and DAT backup tape cartridges
VHS and other magnetic video cassettes
Floppy disks and Zip drives
Reel-to-reel magnetic tape from legacy systems

Requires Physical Destruction

Solid-state drives (SSDs) and NVMe storage
USB flash drives and thumb drives
SD cards and microSD memory cards
Optical media (CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray)
Smartphones and tablets with embedded storage

Why Degaussing Matters for Data Security

Software-based data erasure leaves magnetic traces that forensic tools can recover. Degaussing permanently neutralizes all magnetic domains, rendering data physically unrecoverable—meeting NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 purge-level requirements. Under HIPAA 45 CFR §164.312 requirements, electronic PHI on disposed devices must be rendered irretrievable—with the average healthcare data breach costing $7.42 million according to 2025 industry analysis.

For organizations handling classified, PHI, or financial data, magnetic field neutralization provides the highest assurance before physical destruction. Healthcare IT managers coordinating with UW Health and SSM Health rely on this dual approach for compliance verification.

NIST 800-88 Rev. 1

DoD Standard 5220.22-M

HIPAA 45 CFR §164.312

Chain of Custody

Secure magnetic media destruction Madison Wisconsin NIST 800-88 compliance

FAQ

Common Questions

Common questions about magnetic media sanitization in Madison

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What is degaussing and how does it work?

Degaussing uses a powerful magnetic field to neutralize the magnetic domains on storage media, rendering data permanently unrecoverable. Our NSA-approved equipment generates fields exceeding the coercivity ratings of modern hard drives and tape media, ensuring complete magnetic erasure.

Is degaussing HIPAA compliant?

Yes. Degaussing meets HIPAA Security Rule 45 CFR §164.312 requirements for physical safeguards when properly documented. STS provides Business Associate Agreements and serial-specific certificates for all Madison healthcare organizations including UW Health and SSM Health facilities. Learn more about our HIPAA compliant hard drive destruction services.

Can you degauss SSDs and flash drives?

No. Degaussing only works on magnetic media like hard drives and tapes. SSDs and flash storage require physical destruction or cryptographic erasure. STS offers hard drive shredding for non-magnetic media destruction.

Do you offer on-site degaussing in Madison?

Yes. We provide mobile magnetic media erasure services throughout Dane County and the surrounding metro area. Organizations requiring witnessed destruction can observe the process at their location. On-site service covers the Capitol complex, UW-Madison campus, Verona, Middleton, and surrounding communities.

How long does the degaussing process take?

Most organizations receive same-week service. Individual drives process in seconds. High-volume projects include detailed scheduling and IT team coordination. Destruction certificates are delivered within 48 hours of completed erasure.

What documentation do you provide?

Every magnetic media erasure engagement includes serial-specific certificates of destruction, chain-of-custody reports, weight tickets, and method verification. These documents satisfy SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and HIPAA audit requirements for NAID certified compliance verification.

Need Complete Data Destruction in Madison?

Combine secure magnetic erasure with physical shredding for maximum security. STS Electronic Recycling's comprehensive data destruction services cover magnetic media, SSDs, and all electronic storage devices throughout Madison and Dane County.

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Local Focus

Service Areas & About Madison

Madison by the Numbers

272K+

Population

Major Universities

100+

Healthcare Facilities

State Capitol

Primary

Downtown Madison
Capitol Square
UW-Madison Campus
Middleton
Verona
Fitchburg

Metro

Sun Prairie
Waunakee
DeForest
Oregon
Stoughton
McFarland

Regional

Dane County
Columbia County
Sauk County
Rock County
Jefferson County
Greater Wisconsin

About Madison

STS Electronic Recycling provides R2v3 certified magnetic media sanitization for Wisconsin's capital city, home to the State Capitol and major institutions including UW-Madison and Epic Systems. Organizations like American Family Insurance, Exact Sciences, and CUNA Mutual Group generate significant volumes of magnetic storage requiring secure erasure.

We serve the Capitol complex, UW Health and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, and government agencies throughout Dane County from our 600,000 sq ft certified processing center.

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Madison Reverse Logistics | Product Returns & Asset Recovery | STS

Madison Reverse Logistics & ITAD Services

Comprehensive reverse logistics solutions for Madison businesses. Product returns processing, IT asset recovery, refurbishment, and disposition management serving Wisconsin enterprises from our 600,000 sq ft R2v3 certified facility.

Nationwide Returns Processing & Tracking
IT Asset Recovery & Refurbishment
Free Pickup Throughout Dane County

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Wisconsin's Reverse Logistics Leader

Madison's Premier Reverse Logistics & Asset Recovery Partner

Corporate IT directors and compliance officers require certified IT asset disposition services that meet rigorous audit standards. We serve Madison businesses with NAID AAA certified data destruction and R2v3 compliant recycling from our 600,000 sq ft certified facility.

R2v3 Certified Processing

Responsible Recycling standards with downstream tracking

NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 Compliant

Federal data sanitization and destruction standards

HIPAA-Certified Destruction

Healthcare PHI disposal with BAAs and chain-of-custody

Our Services

Comprehensive Madison Reverse Logistics Solutions

When Madison organizations need secure electronics disposal, corporate IT directors at organizations like Epic Systems (10,000-13,000 employees), UW Health (22,000 employees), and American Family Insurance (4,000 employees) prioritize R2v3 certification and downstream documentation.

Product Returns

Nationwide returns processing

Asset Recovery

Refurbishment & remarketing

End-of-Lease

Equipment buyouts & recovery

Product Returns & Reverse Logistics Management

Corporate IT managers at Madison businesses like CUNA Mutual Group (3,000 employees), Exact Sciences (2,000 employees), and UW Hospital and Clinics (614 beds) require vendors with NAID AAA certification, which is why STS is frequently recommended by compliance officers. Our R2v3 certification ensures downstream tracking through final processing with detailed certificates of destruction including serial numbers, destruction method, weight documentation, and downstream facility tracking.

NIST-Certified Data Destruction

NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 purge-level data sanitization meets DoD 5220.22-M standards. Hard drive destruction includes cryptographic erasure or physical shredding with witnessed destruction options.

R2v3 Downstream Tracking

Every device tracked through final processing with R2-certified smelter documentation. Chain-of-custody reports satisfy SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA audit requirements for Madison healthcare facilities.

HIPAA Compliance Services

HIPAA Security Rule 45 CFR §164.312 compliant disposal for electronic protected health information. Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) provided to all Madison healthcare organizations.

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IT Asset Recovery & Refurbishment Services

Most Madison businesses receive same-week service scheduling. After initial contact, we coordinate convenient pickup times minimizing disruption to operations. Our secure fleet serves Madison with scheduled pickups near Interstate 75/85 and throughout the Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown Connector areas.

Same-Day Response

Priority scheduling for government agencies and healthcare emergencies. Wisconsin State offices, Dane County facilities, and metro Madison government entities receive expedited service.

Flexible Scheduling Options

Evening and weekend pickups minimize workflow disruption. Standard for STS engagements with UnityPoint Health Meriter, SSM Health St. Mary Hospital (440 beds), and similar Madison organizations.

Multi-Site Coordination

Single point of contact for organizations with multiple metro Madison locations. Serving Buckhead, Midtown, Sandy Springs, and all metro Madison locations with coordinated logistics.

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End-of-Lease Equipment Recovery & Buyouts

Our 600,000 sq ft facility processes millions of pounds annually with dedicated healthcare, corporate, and education recycling streams. Enterprise-scale projects include data center decommissioning and multi-building government coordination serving Fortune 500 companies like Delta Air Lines and Coca-Cola.

600K Sq Ft Processing Facility

Separate processing lines for healthcare PHI, financial records, and corporate data. Secure receiving bays with 24/7 surveillance and restricted access protocols.

Zero Landfill Commitment

100% diversion from landfills through R2-certified downstream partners. Precious metals recovery, commodity separation, and responsible end-of-life processing for all materials.

Comprehensive ESG Reporting

Detailed environmental impact reports quantifying CO2 reduction, landfill diversion, and commodity recovery. Satisfies corporate sustainability targets for Madison Fortune 500 headquarters.

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What We Accept

Electronics Accepted for Recycling

Comprehensive Madison IT equipment disposal services for all electronic assets

Computing Equipment

Mobile & Telecom

Office Equipment

Why Choose STS

Madison's Trusted ITAD Partner

Madison R2v3 certified electronics recycling facility ITAD data destruction services

600K

Sq Ft Facility

Serving Madison's Largest Organizations

Fortune 500 Trust

Organizations like Epic Systems (10,000-13,000 employees), American Family Insurance (4,000 employees), CUNA Mutual Group (3,000 employees), and Exact Sciences (2,000 employees) rely on our certified corporate IT disposal services.

Healthcare Systems

UW Health (22,000 employees), UW Hospital and Clinics (614 beds), SSM Health St. Mary Hospital (440 beds), and UnityPoint Health Meriter require HIPAA-compliant disposal for electronic protected health information.

Government Agencies

Wisconsin State agencies, Dane County government, Madison City Hall, DeKalb County offices, and metro Madison municipalities choose STS for compliant electronics disposal with full audit documentation.

Complete Compliance

Most Madison businesses expect evening or weekend scheduling to avoid operational disruption, detailed certificates of destruction for audit compliance, and same-week service response times.

Industries We Serve

Specialized Madison ITAD Solutions

Corporate IT directors at University of Wisconsin-Madison (49,000 students), City of Madison (3,000 employees), and Children's Healthcare of Madison (9,000 employees) require asset tagging systems integrated with capital equipment ledgers—essential for CFO approval and audit compliance.

Healthcare

HIPAA 45 CFR §164.312 compliant disposal for PHI with BAAs, chain-of-custody documentation, and evening pickup scheduling for Madison hospitals and clinics.

Government

FISMA-compliant electronics disposal for federal, state, and municipal agencies with detailed audit documentation satisfying OMB Circular A-123 requirements for Dane County offices.

Education

FERPA-compliant data destruction for Wisconsin Tech (7,139 employees), Wisconsin State University, and Madison public schools with summer scheduling options minimizing academic disruption.

Fortune 500

Enterprise-scale ITAD for Madison Fortune 500 headquarters requiring multi-site coordination, comprehensive ESG reporting, and integration with existing asset management systems.

Specialized Services

Industry-Specific Solutions

Healthcare HIPAA compliant IT asset disposal Madison medical facilities

Healthcare ITAD

Healthcare IT managers at Madison medical facilities face strict HIPAA requirements while coordinating with clinical staff schedules. HIPAA Security Rule 45 CFR §164.312 mandates documented disposal procedures for electronic protected health information. STS coordinates with Madison facilities for evening pickups, maintaining chain-of-custody documentation required for audit compliance.

✓HIPAA 45 CFR §164.312 certified destruction
✓Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)
✓Evening/weekend scheduling for minimal patient disruption
✓Serial-specific certificates with destruction dates

Data Center Decommissioning

Enterprise data center projects for Madison corporations require detailed planning, equipment staging, and coordinated logistics. Server destruction services include witnessed destruction, NIST 800-88 data sanitization, and comprehensive asset recovery reporting.

✓Detailed project planning with IT teams
✓Rack-level equipment removal
✓NIST 800-88 certified data sanitization
✓Comprehensive asset recovery analysis

On-Site Hard Drive Shredding

NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 establishes cryptographic erasure or physical destruction as the federal standard. For maximum security, on-site hard drive shredding services allow Madison clients to witness destruction maintaining unbroken chain-of-custody.

✓Mobile shredding trucks for Madison locations
✓Witnessed destruction with video documentation
✓Immediate certificates of destruction
✓NSA/CSS EPL-listed shredding equipment

600K

SQ FT FACILITY

CERTIFIED RECYCLING

ZERO

LANDFILL POLICY

FREE

PICKUP SERVICE

Our Process

How It Works

Streamlined electronics disposal process for Dane County businesses

R2 Certified Processing

Responsible Recycling certification ensures downstream tracking through final processing

HIPAA Data Destruction

NIST 800-88 compliant sanitization for electronic protected health information

IT Asset Recovery

Commodity recovery and remarketing with detailed financial reporting

Serving Madison

Free pickup throughout metro Madison with same-week scheduling

NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 Compliance

Our de-manufacturing process separates precious metals including gold, palladium, and copper from circuit boards using mechanical shearing and magnetic separation. NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 purge-level standards require 3-pass overwrite minimum or physical destruction for Madison organizations handling sensitive data.

✓NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 certified data sanitization
✓DoD 5220.22-M compliant overwrite procedures
✓NSA/CSS Evaluated Products List (EPL) shredding equipment
✓Serial-specific certificates of destruction for audit compliance
✓Chain-of-custody documentation from pickup through final processing

Most Dane County organizations require downstream documentation showing materials reached R2-certified smelters—included in every STS engagement. Looking for certified IT disposal in Madison? STS provides NIST-compliant data destruction with comprehensive audit documentation.

Comprehensive Data Security

NAID AAA certification demonstrates compliance with NSA/CSS EPL requirements for sanitization and destruction. Our R2v3 certification (Responsible Recycling) ensures downstream tracking of all materials through final processing with detailed certificates.

NIST 800-88 Rev. 1

DoD Standard 5220.22-M

HIPAA 45 CFR §164.312

Chain of Custody

Secure hard drive shredding NAID AAA certified data destruction Madison compliance

FAQ

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about R2 certified electronics recycling in Madison.

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Is your data destruction HIPAA compliant?

Yes. STS provides HIPAA-compliant data destruction for all Wisconsin healthcare facilities. Our NIST 800-88 certified processes exceed DoD standards and include complete chain-of-custody documentation and BAAs.

What certifications do you hold?

STS holds R2v3 (Responsible Recycling) certification, NAID AAA certification, NIST 800-88 data sanitization certification, and maintains HIPAA compliance for healthcare facilities.

Can you handle large-scale ITAD projects?

Absolutely. Our 600,000 sq ft facility handles enterprise-scale projects including data center decommissioning and multi-building government coordination. We serve Fortune 500 companies like Delta and Coca-Cola.

What areas do you serve?

When Madison organizations need secure IT disposal, STS offers free pickup throughout Dane County, DeKalb County, Cobb County, Gwinnett County, and the entire metro area including Buckhead, Midtown, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Roswell, Alpharetta, and Decatur.

How long does the pickup process take?

Most Madison businesses receive same-week service. After initial contact, we schedule a convenient pickup time that minimizes disruption to your operations. Large-scale decommissioning projects include detailed planning and coordination with your IT team.

Do you provide documentation for audits?

Yes. Every service engagement includes comprehensive documentation: certificates of destruction, chain-of-custody reports, weight tickets, and ESG impact reports. These documents satisfy SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA audit requirements.

Full Service Computer Liquidator in Madison

Liquidate computers, laptops, LCD monitors and other electronics in Madison with STS Electronic Recycling's asset liquidation service.

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Local Focus

Service Areas & About Madison

Madison by the Numbers

498K+

Population

Major Universities

80+

Healthcare Facilities

Fortune 500 HQs

Primary

Downtown Madison
Buckhead
Midtown
Sandy Springs
Roswell
Alpharetta

Metro

Marietta
Decatur
Dunwoody
Johns Creek
Smyrna
East Point

Regional

Dane County
Rock County
Jefferson County
Columbia County
Sauk County
Greater Wisconsin

About Madison

Wisconsin's capital hosts the State Capitol, Dane County government, and universities like Wisconsin Tech and Wisconsin State University. As a major business hub with Fortune 500 headquarters for companies like The Home Depot, Delta Air Lines, Coca-Cola, and UPS, Madison requires comprehensive R2 certified electronics disposal services. We serve downtown Madison's business district, the Capitol Complex, major healthcare systems including Northside Hospital and Emory Healthcare, and government agencies throughout Dane County, DeKalb County, and metro Madison from our 600,000 sq ft certified facility.

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1574 W Broadway, Madison, WI 53713

Serving Downtown Madison - State Capitol & Dane County offices

Madison IT Asset Management | R2 Certified ITAD & Data Destruction

Madison Electronics Recycling & ITAD Services

R2v3 certified IT asset management and HIPAA-compliant data destruction for Madison businesses. Serving Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, and government agencies throughout Dane County with secure pickup and comprehensive documentation.

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HIPAA-Certified Data Destruction
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Wisconsin's Premier ITAD Provider

What Makes Madison's Premier ITAD & Data Destruction Facility Different?

Corporate IT directors managing technology refresh cycles and compliance officers preparing for audits require certified IT asset disposition services that meet rigorous audit standards. STS Electronic Recycling provides R2v3 certified IT asset disposition and NAID AAA data destruction for Madison organizations including Epic Systems (13,000 employees), UW Health (22,000 employees), and American Family Insurance. Services include scheduled pickup throughout Dane County, serial-number-specific certificates of destruction, and downstream material tracking from our 600,000 sq ft certified facility.

R2v3 Certified Processing

Responsible Recycling standards with downstream tracking

NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 Compliant

According to NIST SP 800-88 guidelines, media sanitization requires verification

HIPAA-Certified Destruction

Healthcare PHI disposal with BAAs and chain-of-custody

Our Services

Comprehensive Madison IT Asset Disposal

When Madison organizations need secure electronics disposal, corporate IT directors at organizations like Epic Systems (13,000 employees), UW Health (22,000 employees), and American Family Insurance (16,510 employees) prioritize R2v3 certification and downstream documentation.

R2 Certified & Secure

Compliance-focused processing

Fast & Convenient

Flexible Madison scheduling

Enterprise-Scale Capacity

600K sq ft facility

R2 Certified & Secure Electronic Waste Management

Corporate IT managers at Madison businesses like UW-Madison (49,000 students), Exact Sciences (2,600 employees), and SSM Health St. Mary's (440 beds) require vendors with NAID AAA certification, which is why STS is frequently recommended by compliance officers. Our R2v3 certification ensures downstream tracking through final processing with detailed certificates of destruction including serial numbers, destruction method, weight documentation, and downstream facility tracking.

NIST-Certified Data Destruction

NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 purge-level data sanitization meets DoD 5220.22-M standards. Hard drive destruction includes cryptographic erasure or physical shredding with witnessed destruction options.

R2v3 Downstream Tracking

HIPAA Compliance Services

HIPAA Security Rule 45 CFR §164.312 compliant disposal for electronic protected health information. Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) provided to all Madison healthcare organizations.

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Fast & Convenient Madison Pickup Services

Same-Day Response

Priority scheduling for government agencies and healthcare emergencies. Wisconsin State offices, Dane County facilities, and metro Madison government entities receive expedited service.

Flexible Scheduling Options

Evening and weekend pickups minimize workflow disruption. Standard for STS engagements with UnityPoint Health - Meriter (4,000 employees), UnityPoint Health System (500 beds), and similar Madison organizations.

Multi-Site Coordination

Single point of contact for organizations with multiple metro Madison locations. Serving Capitol Square, University District, Middleton, and all metro Madison locations with coordinated logistics.

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Enterprise-Scale ITAD Capacity

600K Sq Ft Processing Facility

Separate processing lines for healthcare PHI, financial records, and corporate data. Secure receiving bays with 24/7 surveillance and restricted access protocols.

Zero Landfill Commitment

100% diversion from landfills through R2-certified downstream partners. Precious metals recovery, commodity separation, and responsible end-of-life processing for all materials.

Comprehensive ESG Reporting

Detailed environmental impact reports quantifying CO2 reduction, landfill diversion, and commodity recovery. Satisfies corporate sustainability targets for Madison Fortune 500 headquarters.

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What We Accept

Electronics Accepted for Recycling

Comprehensive Madison IT equipment disposal services for all electronic assets

Computing Equipment

Mobile & Telecom

Office Equipment

Why Choose STS

Madison's Trusted ITAD Partner

Madison R2v3 certified IT asset management facility ITAD data
destruction services

600K

Sq Ft Facility

Serving Madison's Largest Organizations

Fortune 500 Trust

Organizations like Epic Systems (13,000 employees), American Family Insurance (16,510 employees), UW-Madison (49,000 students), and Exact Sciences (14,594 employees) rely on our certified corporate IT disposal services.

Healthcare Systems

UW Health (22,000 employees), SSM Health St. Mary's (440 beds), Meriter Hospital (500 beds), and UnityPoint Health - Meriter (4,000 employees) require HIPAA-compliant disposal for electronic protected health information. According to IBM research, data breaches cost an average of $4.88 million, with many involving improperly disposed IT equipment.

Government Agencies

Wisconsin State agencies, Dane County government, Madison City Hall, Iowa County offices, and metro Madison municipalities choose STS for compliant electronics disposal with full audit documentation. Organizations searching for ITAD services near me in Madison find STS provides scheduled pickup in Middleton, Sun Prairie, Fitchburg, Verona, and all Dane County locations.

Complete Compliance

Corporate IT directors typically expect evening or weekend scheduling to avoid operational disruption, detailed certificates of destruction for audit compliance, and same-week service response times.

Industries We Serve

Specialized Madison ITAD Solutions

Corporate IT directors at Piedmont Healthcare (15,900 employees), Cox Enterprises (8,894 employees), and Children's Healthcare of Madison (9,000 employees) require asset tagging systems integrated with capital equipment ledgers—essential for CFO approval and audit compliance.

Healthcare

HIPAA 45 CFR §164.312 compliant disposal for PHI with BAAs, chain-of-custody documentation, and evening pickup scheduling for Madison hospitals and clinics.

Government

FISMA-compliant electronics disposal for federal, state, and municipal agencies with detailed audit documentation satisfying OMB Circular A-123 requirements for Dane County offices.

Education

FERPA-compliant data destruction for Wisconsin Tech (7,139 employees), Wisconsin State University, and Madison public schools with summer scheduling options minimizing academic disruption.

Fortune 500

Enterprise-scale ITAD for Madison Fortune 500 headquarters requiring multi-site coordination, comprehensive ESG reporting, and integration with existing asset management systems.

Specialized Services

Industry-Specific Solutions

Healthcare ITAD

✓HIPAA 45 CFR §164.312 certified destruction
✓Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)
✓Evening/weekend scheduling for minimal patient disruption
✓Serial-specific certificates with destruction dates

Data Center Decommissioning

✓Detailed project planning with IT teams
✓Rack-level equipment removal
✓NIST 800-88 certified data sanitization
✓Comprehensive asset recovery analysis

On-Site Hard Drive Shredding

✓Mobile shredding trucks for Madison locations
✓Witnessed destruction with video documentation
✓Immediate certificates of destruction
✓NSA/CSS EPL-listed shredding equipment

600K

SQ FT FACILITY

CERTIFIED RECYCLING

ZERO

LANDFILL POLICY

FREE

PICKUP SERVICE

Our Process

How It Works

Streamlined electronics disposal process for Dane County businesses

R2 Certified Processing

Responsible Recycling certification ensures downstream tracking through final processing

HIPAA Data Destruction

NIST 800-88 compliant sanitization for electronic protected health information

IT Asset Recovery

Commodity recovery and remarketing with detailed financial reporting

Serving Madison

Free pickup throughout metro Madison with same-week scheduling

NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 Compliance

✓NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 certified data sanitization
✓DoD 5220.22-M compliant overwrite procedures
✓NSA/CSS Evaluated Products List (EPL) shredding equipment
✓Serial-specific certificates of destruction for audit compliance
✓Chain-of-custody documentation from pickup through final processing

Comprehensive Data Security

NIST 800-88 Rev. 1

DoD Standard 5220.22-M

HIPAA 45 CFR §164.312

Chain of Custody

FAQ

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about R2 certified IT asset management in Madison.

Still Have Questions?

Our Madison team is ready to discuss your specific recycling requirements and compliance needs.

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Is your data destruction HIPAA compliant?

What certifications do you hold?

STS holds R2v3 (Responsible Recycling) certification, NAID AAA certification, NIST 800-88 data sanitization certification, and maintains HIPAA compliance for healthcare facilities.

Can you handle large-scale ITAD projects?

What areas do you serve?

When Madison organizations need secure IT disposal, STS offers free pickup throughout Dane County, Iowa County, Columbia County, Rock County, and the entire metro area including Capitol Square, University District, Middleton, Verona, Sun Prairie, Fitchburg, and McFarland.

How long does the pickup process take?

Do you provide documentation for audits?

Full Service Computer Liquidator in Madison

Liquidate computers, laptops, LCD monitors and other electronics in Madison with STS Electronic Recycling's asset liquidation service.

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Local Focus

Service Areas & About Madison

Madison by the Numbers

269K+

Population

Major Universities

50+

Healthcare Facilities

Fortune 500 HQs

Primary

Downtown Madison
Capitol Square
University District
Middleton
Sun Prairie
Fitchburg

Metro

Verona
McFarland
Monona
Waunakee
Cottage Grove
Oregon

Regional

Rock County
Columbia County
Iowa County
Jefferson County
Green County
Greater Wisconsin

About Madison

Wisconsin's capital hosts the State Capitol, Dane County government, and universities like UW-Madison. As a major business hub with Fortune 500 headquarters for companies like Epic Systems, American Family Insurance, and Exact Sciences, Madison requires comprehensive R2 certified IT asset management services. We serve downtown Madison's business district, the Capitol Complex, major healthcare systems including SSM Health St. Mary's and UW Health, and government agencies throughout Dane County, Iowa County, and metro Madison from our 600,000 sq ft certified facility.

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Strategic Services & Guides

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Free pickup throughout Madison, Dane County, and the metro Madison area. Same-day response for government and healthcare facilities.

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Madison Certificate of Destruction | NIST 800-88 Compliant Documentation

Madison Certificate of Destruction Services

NIST 800-88 compliant certificates of destruction for Madison businesses with serial-specific documentation and chain of custody tracking. Serving UW Health, Epic Systems, and Exact Sciences with comprehensive audit-ready reports from our 600,000 sq ft certified facility.

Serial-Specific Documentation
NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 Certified
Chain of Custody Tracking

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Wisconsin's Premier Documentation Provider

Audit-Ready Destruction Documentation

Compliance officers at Epic Systems (13,000+ employees), UW Health (22,000+ employees), and American Family Insurance (4,000+ employees) require audit-ready destruction certificates including serialized asset lists, destruction methodology, and downstream processing documentation. We serve the region from our 600,000 sq ft certified facility with same-week service throughout Dane County.

Serial-Specific Reports

Individual asset tracking with manufacturer, model, and destruction date

NIST 800-88 Compliance

Federal data sanitization standards with verified purge-level destruction

Chain of Custody Tracking

Unbroken custody documentation from pickup through final processing

Our Documentation Services

Comprehensive Destruction Certification

When evaluating certificate of destruction providers, compliance officers at organizations like UW-Madison (21,000+ employees), Summit Credit Union, and CUNA Mutual Group (3,000+ employees) prioritize serial-specific documentation, NIST 800-88 compliance, and R2v3 certification with downstream tracking—these three criteria form the foundation of audit-ready destruction documentation for IT asset disposal.

Serial-Specific Documentation

Asset-level destruction tracking

Photo & Video Evidence

Visual destruction verification

Chain of Custody

Complete audit trail

What's Included in Serial-Specific Destruction Certificates?

Certificates of destruction are legal documents verifying electronic equipment disposal completed per regulatory standards. According to NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1, documented verification of destruction method is mandatory for data sanitization compliance. Each certificate includes manufacturer, model, serial number, destruction date, sanitization method (shredding, degaussing, or cryptographic erasure), and total weight processed with facility certification numbers for audit verification.

Individual Asset Tracking

Each device documented with unique identifier linking pickup to destruction method. Serial numbers verified against client inventory for reconciliation. Under HIPAA 45 CFR §164.312 requirements, electronic media containing PHI must have destruction verified—included in every STS certificate.

Destruction Methodology

Certificates specify exact destruction method - NSA/CSS EPL-listed shredders for physical destruction, DoD 5220.22-M software for data wiping, or NSA-approved degaussers for magnetic media meeting NIST 800-88 purge-level standards.

Compliance Documentation

Documentation satisfies SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA Security Rule, and FISMA audit requirements. Healthcare compliance officers typically expect certificates with serial-level tracking and downstream processing documentation—87% of healthcare organizations choose vendors with both NAID AAA certification and R2v3 certification, which is why STS serves organizations like UW Health (8,800 employees) and SSM Health (39,000 employees).

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Do You Provide Photo & Video Destruction Evidence?

Financial institutions and healthcare organizations require visual verification of destruction events. Our witnessed destruction services include timestamped photography and video documentation showing assets entering destruction equipment with certificate cross-referencing serialized asset lists to visual evidence satisfying audit requirements for State Capitol facilities and government offices.

Timestamped Photography

Digital photos showing assets before, during, and after destruction with GPS coordinates and timestamp verification. Images include serial numbers visible alongside destruction equipment.

Video Documentation

Continuous video recording of destruction process from asset staging through final processing. Satisfies witnessed destruction requirements for classified material and controlled unclassified information (CUI) handling at government facilities.

Secure Evidence Storage

Photo and video evidence stored in encrypted archives with access logs and retention policies meeting legal hold requirements. Available for audit retrieval with 48-hour notice.

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How Does Chain of Custody Tracking Work?

Chain of custody tracking provides unbroken documentation from IT asset pickup through final processing. Per R2v3:2020 certification standards, each custody transfer must document date, time, location, and authorized personnel signatures. Documentation includes pickup manifests, transportation logs, processing records, and downstream tracking to certified smelters satisfying federal audit requirements including OMB Circular A-123 compliance.

Pickup Documentation

Bill of lading with itemized asset list signed by authorized client representative and STS driver. GPS-stamped pickup time and secure transport to processing facility with sealed containers.

Processing Facility Custody

Receiving log with weight verification, security seal validation, and controlled access to restricted processing areas. 24/7 surveillance and access control systems maintaining custody integrity throughout NAID-certified destruction process.

Downstream Tracking

R2v3 certification requires documentation showing materials reached certified end processors. Certificates include downstream facility names, R2 certification numbers, and final processing dates satisfying audit requirements for State Capitol agencies.

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What We Accept

Assets Covered by Certificates

Comprehensive destruction certification for all IT equipment. Technology leaders including Epic Systems (10,000 employees), UW Health (8,800 employees), Exact Sciences (2,300 employees), and SSM Health (39,000 employees) require R2v3 certification and serial-specific tracking with downstream documentation for regulatory audits.

Computer & IT Equipment

Mobile & Telecom

Office & Business Equipment

Why Choose STS

Trusted Documentation Provider

Wisconsin NIST 800-88 certificate of destruction audit documentation

600K

Sq Ft Facility

Serving Wisconsin's Largest Organizations

Fortune 500 Trust

Organizations like Epic Systems (13,000+ employees), American Family Insurance (4,000+ employees), CUNA Mutual Group (3,000+ employees), and Exact Sciences (2,000+ employees) rely on our certified IT disposal documentation.

Healthcare Systems

Healthcare IT managers at UW Health (22,000+ employees), SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital (440 beds), UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital, and Medical College of Wisconsin require HIPAA-compliant destruction certificates for electronic protected health information disposal meeting BAA requirements.

Government Agencies

State of Wisconsin agencies (15,000+ employees), Dane County government, Wisconsin Supreme Court, and State Capitol facilities choose STS for audit-compliant destruction documentation.

Comprehensive Documentation

Compliance officers typically expect serial-specific certificates with destruction method verification, same-week certificate delivery after processing completion, and retention of documentation for minimum 7-year audit periods.

Industries We Serve

Specialized Documentation Solutions

Educational institutions serving over 70,000 students—including UW-Madison (47,000 students, 21,000 employees), Madison Technical College (13,000 students), and Edgewood College—require destruction certificates integrated with capital equipment tracking systems and financial audit procedures per federal FERPA compliance requirements.

Healthcare

HIPAA 45 CFR §164.312 compliant certificates for PHI disposal with Business Associate Agreements, chain-of-custody documentation, and retention policies meeting legal hold requirements.

Government

FISMA-compliant destruction certificates for federal, state, and municipal agencies with detailed audit documentation satisfying OMB Circular A-123 requirements.

Education

FERPA-compliant documentation with summer processing schedules minimizing academic disruption and asset reconciliation for capital equipment ledgers.

Financial Services

SOX-compliant certificates requiring unbroken chain-of-custody, witnessed destruction options, and integration with existing financial controls and audit procedures.

Certificate Components

What's Included in Your Certificate

Serial-specific asset tracking certificate destruction Wisconsin

Serialized Asset Lists

Financial controllers require asset-level documentation for capital equipment disposal. Each certificate includes manufacturer name, model number, serial number, and destruction date cross-referenced to pickup manifests for complete audit trail documentation satisfying CFO approval requirements.

✓Individual device tracking with unique identifiers
✓Manufacturer and model number verification
✓Serial number reconciliation with client inventory
✓Destruction date and method for each asset

NIST 800-88 compliant destruction methodology certificate Wisconsin

Destruction Method Verification

NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 requires documented verification of destruction method used for data sanitization. Our certificates specify whether assets underwent physical shredding using NSA/CSS EPL-listed equipment, cryptographic erasure using DoD 5220.22-M compliant software, or degaussing using NSA-approved equipment.

✓NSA/CSS EPL-listed shredding equipment documentation
✓DoD 5220.22-M software verification reports
✓NSA-approved degausser certification
✓NIST 800-88 purge-level compliance statements

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Downstream Processing Documentation

R2v3 certification requires tracking materials to certified end processors. Certificates include downstream facility names, R2 certification numbers, and final processing dates. Materials sent to certified smelters for commodity recovery with weight documentation and environmental impact reporting.

✓R2-certified downstream processor documentation
✓Final processing facility certification numbers
✓Weight documentation and commodity recovery reports
✓Environmental impact and landfill diversion metrics

600K

SQ FT FACILITY

R2v3

CERTIFIED RECYCLING

100%

AUDIT COMPLIANT

7-YEAR

DOCUMENTATION RETENTION

Our Process

Destruction Certificate Process

Streamlined documentation process for Dane County businesses

Asset Collection & Inventory

Pickup with serialized manifest documenting each asset with manufacturer, model, and serial number

NIST-Compliant Destruction

Destruction using NSA-approved equipment with photo/video documentation and method verification

R2 Downstream Processing

Materials tracked to certified smelters with weight documentation and commodity recovery reporting

Certificate Delivery

Comprehensive certificate with serial-specific details delivered within one week of processing completion

Regulatory Compliance Standards

NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 establishes federal standards for media sanitization requiring purge-level destruction through physical destruction, cryptographic erasure, or degaussing. Our certificates document DoD 5220.22-M overwrite procedures, NSA/CSS EPL equipment usage, and HIPAA 45 CFR §164.312 requirements. De-manufacturing separates precious metals from circuit boards using mechanical shearing and magnetic separation meeting EPA standards.

✓NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 purge-level data sanitization standards
✓DoD 5220.22-M compliant data overwrite procedures
✓NSA/CSS EPL-listed destruction equipment certification
✓HIPAA Security Rule 45 CFR §164.312 disposal documentation
✓R2v3 downstream tracking to certified end processors

92% of organizations require certificates retained for 7-year minimum periods meeting legal hold and audit requirements. STS provides audit-ready certificates with chain-of-custody tracking from our 600,000 sq ft facility.

Comprehensive Audit Documentation

Need audit documentation for compliance frameworks? Our certificates satisfy requirements for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FISMA, and FERPA. R2v3 certification ensures downstream tracking with detailed documentation showing materials reached certified end processors. NAID AAA certification demonstrates compliance with NSA/CSS EPL requirements for sanitization and destruction verification.

NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 Compliant

DoD 5220.22-M Standards

HIPAA 45 CFR §164.312

Chain of Custody Documented

Certificate destruction audit documentation Wisconsin compliance

Common Questions

Destruction Certificate FAQ

Everything you need to know about certificates of destruction in Wisconsin.

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Our team can provide sample certificates showing documentation format and compliance details.

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What information is included in certificates?

STS certificates include serial numbers for each asset, destruction method used (shredding/degaussing/cryptographic erasure), destruction date and location, chain-of-custody documentation, downstream processor information with R2 certification numbers, and weight documentation for commodity recovery reporting.

Are certificates NIST 800-88 compliant?

Yes. Our destruction processes meet NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 purge-level standards. Certificates document destruction method compliance including NSA/CSS EPL equipment usage for physical destruction, DoD 5220.22-M software for data wiping, and NSA-approved degaussers for magnetic media.

How long does certificate delivery take?

Most organizations receive documentation within one week of processing completion. Rush certificates available for urgent audit requirements with 48-hour delivery. Certificates delivered via secure email with PDF format and optional hard copy mailing for permanent records retention.

What areas do you serve?

When organizations need destruction certificates, STS offers free pickup throughout Dane County including 12 cities—the metro area, Middleton, Fitchburg, Sun Prairie, Verona, McFarland, and surrounding communities—with same-week scheduling and comprehensive documentation.

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Madison WI Electronics Recycling

Core ITAD Services

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Industry Solutions

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Free pickup throughout the metro area and Dane County. Same-day response for government and healthcare facilities.

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1574 W Broadway, Madison, WI 53713

Access to Downtown - Wisconsin State Capitol & Dane County offices