Destroying USB sticks is essential to permanently remove sensitive data. Only certified destruction prevents data leaks and reputational damage.
Destroying USB sticks correctly is very important to prevent confidential files from being retrieved. Think of customer data, quotes, login files or financial documents. Even after 'emptying' a USB yourself, this company data is often easy to recover.
Only certified data destruction guarantees that data is truly permanently and irreversibly deleted. This prevents your organization from running the risk of fines or data leaks.
There are 2 professional methods to completely destroy data USB sticks. Which method is best depends on the sensitivity of the data, the amount of sticks and whether reuse is desirable. At E-Waste Nederland we use two certified methods:
The most effective and definitive method is physical destruction. When shredding USB sticks, each stick is mechanically destroyed with an industrial shredder. The chip and printed circuit board are ground into hundreds of small pieces and are therefore irreparably damaged. When shredding, data recovery is impossible.
When erasing USB sticks, certified software such as Blancco overwrites all data multiple times. This method makes data irretrievable, while the stick remains technically usable. Ideal for reuse within or outside your organization. This method can only be applied if a USB stick is undamaged.
Our method of destroying USB sticks, MicorSD cards, memory cards and flash drives is careful, transparent and fully certified. We relieve you from start to finish with a fixed procedure:
Inventory: The process begins with mapping the USB sticks or other small data carriers such as memory cards that your organization wants to destroy. Think about the number, type, use and location.
Quotation and planning: Based on the inventory and your choice of method, you will receive a no-obligation quote with a customized schedule within two working days.
Pick up, bring yourself or destroy on location: You can (by appointment) bring the USB sticks yourself to our location in Bodegraven, have them picked up by our pick-up service or choose data destruction at your location.
Certificate and reporting: After destruction you will receive an official certificate of data destruction and a detailed report.
On-site USB stick destruction is ideal for companies that want maximum control over data destruction. Your data carriers do not leave your premises: we come to you with our shredder. Your team can therefore watch the entire destruction process live. After completion, you will immediately receive the official destruction certificate. The entire process is fully GDPR-compliant and transparent.
The environmentally friendly processing of destroyed USB sticks is a standard part of our service at E-Waste Nederland. We separate metals, printed circuit boards and plastics so that valuable raw materials can be reused. This prevents waste and contributes to a circular economy. In this way, your organization not only opts for safety, but also for sustainability.
The costs for destroying USB sticks, memory cards, flash drives and MicroSD cards depend on factors such as the quantities, the chosen method (physical or software) and whether the destruction takes place on location or via our collection service. On average, the rates are between €3 and €5 per piece. In addition, there are start-up costs. For larger volumes or in combination with hardware purchase, we can offer competitive rates or even free destruction. Request a free quote for an accurate price indication.
Why choose E-Waste Nederland for destroying USB sticks? Because we combine safety with efficiency, transparency and sustainability. As a certified IT data destruction company we guarantee 100% data destruction according to the strictest standards and environmental requirements, including WEEELABEX, ISO 9001, ISO 24001, ISO 27001, NIWO and Blancco. This way you are assured of GDPR-compliant processing of confidential data and sustainable processing.
After destruction, you will always receive an official certificate of data destruction and a clear report for your administration or audit. We like to invest time and energy in building long-term relationships with our customers. We offer customized solutions for every small or large organization: from USB sticks and destroy hard drives on location to circular ICT solutions.
We offer attractive prices for USB stick destruction
Secure and certified destruction of all types of small data carriers
Data destruction service for companies, also possible on location
As a company, always choose certified destruction of your USB sticks and other memory cards: safe and responsible.
The safest way to destroy a USB stick is certified destruction by a professional company. This can be done by physically shredding or erasing with certified software. Companies can hire a data destruction company for this. For private individuals this is more difficult, but there are a number of ways to destroy an old USB stick. Read this blog for tips: How do I destroy an old USB stick?
Destroying a USB stick yourself can be done by breaking the casing with a hammer, for example, but this does not guarantee complete removal of data. There are increasingly more advanced programs available that can retrieve data. Destroying USB sticks yourself is therefore unwise and even dangerous for companies, because sensitive company data can end up on the street.
Yes, you can hand in USB sticks by appointment at E-Waste Nederland at our location in Bodegraven. We will be happy to receive you and can process the sticks directly if necessary. We work exclusively for companies, not for private individuals.
As a company, you destroy data carriers safely by outsourcing them to a certified data destruction company such as E-Waste Nederland. We destroy USB sticks, memory cards, hard drives, SSDs, HDDs, tapes, MicroSDs, servers, flash drives and smartphones, among other things. We do this physically with shredders or by software.
Yes, we are specialized in destroying USB sticks with highly sensitive business data (high risk data). The best method for this is destruction on location with our mobile shredder. This meets all requirements and standards. The entire destruction process then takes place under your supervision.
After processing you will receive an official certificate of data destruction. In case of software erasure this is supported by a detailed report (log files) from Blancco.
Yes, we offer mobile data destruction at any desired location in the Netherlands. You can watch while we destroy the USB sticks at your location.