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  In the age of data privacy laws and cybersecurity threats, secure IT asset disposition (ITAD) is essential. At Green Century Recycling, we are R2v3- and ISO-certified, offering fully compliant solutions that protect your sensitive information and keep you in line with HIPAA, FACTA, GLBA, and other regulatory standards. But not all data destruction methods […]

How to Properly Recycle Network Equipment: A Guide to Secure and Sustainable Disposal In today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape, network equipment such as switches, routers, and firewalls become obsolete faster than ever. Proper disposal of these devices is critical not only for environmental sustainability but also for data security. At Green Century Recycling LLC, we

Portland’s sole polystyrene foam (EPS) recycler, Green Century Recycling LLC, is urging residents to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics, particularly polystyrene foam. This initiative aligns with Oregon’s broader movement to phase out environmentally harmful materials, including a statewide ban on polystyrene foam food service containers set to take effect in 2025. Green Century Recycling,

the sudden closure of Agilyx in Tigard Oregon left many residents and businesses without a proper way to dispose of their styrofoam.  We here at Green Century were no different. We had just opened our public drop-off to styrofoam and set it up based on the processing with Regenex and Agilyx whe we learned through

Green Century is revising the roster of items accepted at our public drop-off location in Northwest Portland, Oregon. Alongside electronic devices and Universal waste, we are now welcoming additional materials such as styrofoam, plastic stretch wrap polyethylene, clear bubble wrap, and more. Please contact us for further information. On April 22nd, as Earth Day approaches,

The best data security practices for modern devices. When you need to destroy data on a laptop with a soldered-on storage device for example any Macbook manufactured after 2017, almost all modern laptops and any cell phone, you face a unique challenge because you can’t simply remove and physically destroy the storage device. In such

Data destruction compliance refers to adhering to regulations and standards when disposing of or destroying sensitive data to ensure it cannot be accessed or reconstructed. This is especially important to protect sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands and to meet legal and industry-specific requirements. Common standards and regulations related to data destruction compliance