Software wipe
Software-based NIST 800-88 wiping for drives that will be reused. SSDs get cryptographic erase plus block-level overwrite — plain overwriting alone isn’t sufficient for SSDs.
NIST 800-88 compliant · Serialized certificates
Data destructionyou can prove.
NIST 800-88 compliant data destruction for Kansas City businesses, with two methods (software wipe + physical destruction) and serialized Certificates of Destruction for every drive. HIPAA, SOX, PCI-DSS, FERPA documented — on-site or off-site.
- Ways we destroy data
- 3
- Certificate types
- 3
- Drop-offs processed
- Same‑day
- Google rating
- ★
- Hard drives
- SSD · M.2 · NVMe
- SAS / SATA / FC
- USB drives
- SD & CF cards
- LTO tape
- Phones & tablets
- RAID · NAS · SAN
How does secure data destruction work at Computer Recycling LLC?
Certified data destruction in Kansas City. We destroy data three ways: NIST 800-88 compliant wiping, physical shredding, and drilling. Every drive is serialized and logged, and businesses can request a Certificate of Destruction covering data destruction, product destruction and recycling. On-site service is available across the Kansas City metro when your policy requires drives destroyed before they leave the building. Drop-off at 125 E 10th Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116 is free and needs no appointment; we are open Monday to Friday 8am–3pm and Saturday 8am–2pm. Destruction is charged per asset — call (816) 295-2334 and a person will quote you. Certificates of Destruction are free for businesses.
- NIST 800-88 compliant media sanitization
- Serialized chain of custody on every drive
- Certificates of Destruction issued to businesses
Free for businesses, on request. Certificates of Destruction and asset reports are free for companies and organizations — just ask at pickup or drop-off.
What we sanitize
Storage media of
every type and format.
If it holds data, it gets wiped, shredded or drilled — and logged by serial number.
- Spinning hard drives (HDD)
- Solid state drives (SSD, M.2, NVMe)
- Server-grade SAS / SATA / FC drives
- USB drives, SD cards, microSD, CF cards
- Tape media (LTO, DLT, DAT)
- Mobile devices — phones, tablets, smartwatches
- RAID arrays, NAS, SAN storage
Two methods
Wiped for reuse.
Destroyed for good.
We apply the appropriate NIST 800-88 Clear, Purge, or Destroy level based on media type and client requirement.
Physical destruction
Shredding and drilling for drives that must be unrecoverable — off-site with documented chain of custody, or on-site and witnessed when data can’t leave the building.
Serialized certificates
Three certificates.
Audit-ready.
Drive serial number, make/model, destruction method, and date — together they satisfy regulator audits. Free for businesses, on request at pickup or drop-off.
Product Destruction
For the asset itself.
SerializedFree for businesses · on request at pickup or drop-off
Recycling Certificate
Proof of responsible disposal.
SerializedFree for businesses · on request at pickup or drop-off
Data Destruction
Proof the data is gone.
SerializedFree for businesses · on request at pickup or drop-off
Drop-off in 4 steps
Pull up. Pop the trunk.
Done in five minutes.
Same flow whether you’re bringing one item or a pallet’s worth.
Drive up
Head to 125 E 10th Ave, North Kansas City. No sign-ups, no forms.
Loop around back
Pull around to the back lot — plenty of room for trucks.
Back to the dock
Open the trunk. We’ll grab a cart and meet you there.
Ring the bell
We help carry it in. Most drop-offs take under five minutes.
Data destruction isn’t optional for regulated businesses — it’s a legal requirement under HIPAA, SOX, PCI-DSS, FERPA, and state data-breach laws. Computer Recycling LLC provides both software-based NIST 800-88 wiping (for drives that will be reused) and physical destruction (shredding and drilling for drives that must be unrecoverable).
Every business engagement produces a serialized Certificate of Destruction — drive serial number, make/model, destruction method, and date. Three certificate types are available: Product Destruction (for the asset itself), Recycling Certificate (proof of responsible disposal), and Data Destruction (proof the data is gone). Together they satisfy regulator audits.
Choose drop-off at our North Kansas City facility, scheduled free pickup within ~25 miles of ZIP 64116, or on-site witnessed destruction when chain of custody can’t leave your building. Healthcare clients can request a BAA. Law firms get extra-thorough chain-of-custody documentation — see law firm data destruction.
Common questions
Answers, plain & simple.
Urgent compliance deadline? Call (816) 295-2334.
What standard do you follow for data destruction?
NIST Special Publication 800-88 Rev. 1 — the federal media sanitization standard. We apply the appropriate Clear, Purge, or Destroy level based on media type and client requirement.
Are your certificates HIPAA-compliant?
Yes. Our serialized Certificates of Destruction satisfy HIPAA Security Rule §164.310(d)(2)(i) requirements. We also offer Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) on request for healthcare clients.
On-site or off-site destruction — which is right for me?
Off-site is the standard, lower-cost option with documented chain of custody. On-site is for organizations where data can’t leave the building — we bring destruction equipment to your site and you witness it. Learn more.
How long does it take?
Drop-offs are processed same-day. Scheduled pickups are typically completed within a few business days, with certificates emailed within a week. Urgent compliance deadlines can usually be expedited — call us.
How do you destroy SSDs differently from HDDs?
SSDs require either NIST 800-88 cryptographic erase plus block-level overwrite, or physical shredding to ensure NAND cell destruction. Plain overwriting alone isn't sufficient for SSDs, which is why we use the NIST 800-88 approach.
What customers say
4.9 stars from
290+ reviews.
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“Computer Recycling LLC is top notch! Friendly with very quick service.”
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“11/10 would recommend. Super friendly and easy dropoff.”
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Cities we serve
Free pickup for qualifying business loads within ~25 miles of ZIP 64116. Drop-off is free for everyone, regardless of where you’re driving from.
Ready when you are
Bring it on in.
We’ll handle the rest.
Free drop-off Mon–Sat. We help unload, you’re on your way in five minutes.
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