At NEVO Recycling & Transport, we understand that simply deleting files or formatting a hard drive isn’t enough—your sensitive data must be irrecoverably destroyed to meet legal, financial, and reputational security requirements.

That’s why we provide legally recognized Certificates of Destruction (CoD) for every device processed, giving you:

✔ Proof of Compliance – Meets POPIA, GDPR, and industry regulations
✔ Audit Protection – Detailed records for internal/external reviews
✔ Legal Safeguarding – Protection against data breach liabilities
✔ Environmental Accountability – Confirms ethical e-waste handling

What’s Included in Your Certificate?

Each certificate contains verifiable details:

1. Client Information

   • Company name & contact details

   • Authorized representative signature

2. Asset Details

   • Device type (laptop, server, HDD, etc.)

   • Serial numbers/asset tags

   • Quantity processed

3. Destruction Method

   • Physical Destruction: Shredding, crushing, or disintegration

   • Data Wiping: Certified software (DoD 5220.22-M, NIST 800-88)

   • Hybrid: Wipe + destroy for maximum security

4. Compliance Documentation

   • Date & time of destruction

   • Facility location (GPS coordinates)

   • Technician name & authorization ID

5. Environmental Disposal Proof

   • Recycling method used

   • Waste stream tracking number

   • Zero-landfill confirmation

Industries That Rely on Our Certificates

🔒 Financial Services – Banks, insurers, fintech firms
🏥 Healthcare – HIPAA-aligned medical data protection
📜 Government – Secure decommissioning of classified assets
💼 Corporate Sector – Protecting IP & customer data
🎓 Education – Safe disposal of student records

Why NEVO’s Certificates Stand Out

✅ Legally Binding – Admissible in court if required
✅ Real-Time Tracking – Access digital copies via our portal
✅ Customizable Reporting – Batch or individual asset reporting
✅ Fast Turnaround – Issued within 24 hours of processing

Case Example:
A Johannesburg law firm needed to dispose of 50 old hard drives containing client case files. We provided:

• Serialized certificates for each drive

• Video evidence of physical shredding

• POPIA-compliant audit trail

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is a Certificate of Destruction legally required?
A: Under POPIA, businesses must prove secure data disposal. Our CoD satisfies this mandate.

Q: Can I get certificates for bulk recycling?
A: Yes! We provide summary certificates for large volumes + optional per-device documentation.

Q: What if I need extra verification?
A: Upgrade to our Premium Package for:

• Notarized certificates

• Destruction video footage

• Third-party audit reports

Q: How long are records kept?
A: We archive all certificates for 7 years (standard) or longer upon request.

At NEVO Recycling & Transport, we ensure your sensitive data is permanently destroyed through physical hard drive destruction—the most secure method available.

Why Choose Physical Destruction?

✔ 100% Irrecoverable – No software can restore shredded drives
✔ POPIA & GDPR Compliant – Meets strict data protection laws
✔ Audit-Proof – Provides verifiable destruction evidence
✔ Eco-Friendly – Shredded materials are responsibly recycled

Our Hard Drive Destruction Process

1. Secure Collection & Tracking

• On-site pickup or drop-off at our guarded facilities

• Barcode/QR code tracking for full chain-of-custody

• Tamper-proof sealed containers for transport

2. Destruction Methods

We use industrial-grade equipment to ensure complete data annihilation:

🔹 Shredding

• Cross-cut shredders reduce drives to <10mm fragments

• Ideal for high-security needs (banks, government, healthcare)

🔹 Crushing

• Hydraulic presses deform platters beyond recovery

• Fast & cost-effective for bulk destruction

🔹 Degaussing (Pre-Destruction)

• Powerful magnetic fields erase all data

• Used before shredding for extra security

🔹 Disintegration (Military Standard)

• Grinds drives into confetti-sized particles

• Required for Top Secret/Top Clearance data

3. Certification & Reporting

• Certificate of Destruction (CoD) issued immediately

• Optional destruction video footage (for audits)

• Serialized reporting for each drive destroyed

Industries That Require Physical Destruction

🏦 Banking & Finance – Customer transaction records
🏥 Healthcare – Patient medical data (HIPAA/POPIA)
⚖️ Legal Firms – Confidential case files
🛡️ Government & Defense – Classified information
📊 Corporate Sector – Trade secrets & HR records

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is physical destruction better than software wiping?

A: Yes. Formatting or wiping can leave traces. Physical destruction guarantees no data recovery.

Q: Can I watch my drives being destroyed?

A: Absolutely! Choose:

• On-site witnessing (at your location or ours)

• Live video stream (recorded for your records)

Q: What happens to the shredded materials?

A: They’re separated & recycled:

• Aluminum (platters) → Smelted for reuse

• Circuit boards → Precious metal recovery

• Plastic casings → Repurposed into new products

Q: Do you destroy SSDs & other storage media?

A: Yes! We also destroy:

• SSDs (requires special crushing)

• Tapes, USBs, & SIM cards

• Mobile devices (phones, tablets)

At NEVO Recycling & Transport, we specialize in the complete destruction of all data-bearing devices, ensuring your sensitive information is irreversibly erased and compliant with South Africa’s strictest data protection laws.

Why Proper Data Device Destruction Matters

✔ Prevents Data Breaches – Stolen or improperly discarded devices are a leading cause of cybercrime.
✔ Legal Compliance – Meets POPIA, GDPR, and industry-specific regulations.
✔ Protects Your Reputation – Avoid fines and loss of customer trust.
✔ Environmentally Responsible – 100% e-waste recycling—zero landfill.

Devices We Destroy

1. Storage Media

• Hard Drives (HDDs/SSDs) – Shredded, crushed, or degaussed

• USB Drives & Memory Cards – Physically disintegrated

• CDs/DVDs/Blu-Ray Discs – Granulated beyond recovery

2. Mobile & Smart Devices

• Smartphones & Tablets – Secure wipe + physical destruction

• SIM Cards & SD Cards – Shredded to prevent reuse

• GPS Devices – Data purged and hardware crushed

3. Enterprise IT Equipment

• Servers & NAS Devices – Full data sanitization + component destruction

• Network Switches/Routers – Configuration wipe + circuit board shredding

• Backup Tapes – Degaussed and shredded

4. Office Electronics

• Printers & Copiers – Hard drive removal & destruction

• Fax Machines – Memory chip eradication

• Digital Cameras – Media extraction and crushing

Our Destruction Methods

🔹 Physical Shredding (Most Secure)

• Industrial shredders reduce devices to <5mm particles

• Ideal for: High-security data (financial, medical, government)

🔹 Crushing & Disintegration

• Hydraulic presses deform devices beyond repair

• Best for: Bulk destruction of SSDs, phones, and tablets

🔹 Degaussing (For Magnetic Media)

• Powerful electromagnetic fields scramble data permanently

• Used for: Hard drives, tapes, and floppy disks

🔹 Secure Data Wiping (For Reusable Devices)

• Military-grade software (DoD 5220.22-M, NIST 800-88)

• Certified 7-pass overwrite for absolute erasure

Certified Proof of Destruction

We provide:
✅ Serialized Certificates of Destruction (CoD)
✅ Destruction Video Footage (Optional)
✅ Compliance Reports (POPIA/GDPR Ready)
✅ Waste Recycling Certificates

Industries We Protect

🏦 Banking & Finance – Customer transaction records
🏥 Healthcare – Protected patient data (HIPAA/POPIA)
⚖️ Legal Firms – Confidential client information
🛡️ Government & Defense – Classified material disposal
🏢 Corporate Sector – Intellectual property protection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I know my data is really gone?

A: We provide video proof, before/after photos, and forensic-grade erasure reports.

Q: Can I destroy devices myself instead?

A: DIY methods (drilling, hammering) leave recoverable data fragments. Professional destruction is safer.

Q: Do you destroy cloud-storage devices?

A: Yes! NAS, SAN, and RAID systems require special handling—we ensure all data is wiped.

Q: What’s the cost?

A: Pricing starts at R50 per device (bulk discounts available).

At NEVO Recycling & Transport, we go beyond basic e-waste disposal—our advanced component segregation process ensures every piece of discarded electronics is responsibly recycled, repurposed, or recovered, minimizing environmental harm while extracting maximum value.

Why Component Segregation Matters

✔ Higher Recycling Rates – Up to 98% material recovery vs. 70% industry average
✔ Toxic Substance Control – Safe handling of mercury, lead, and other hazardous materials
✔ Resource Conservation – Recovers precious metals (gold, silver, palladium) for reuse
✔ Regulatory Compliance – Meets NEMA, EWASA, and Basel Convention standards

Our 5-Step Segregation Process

1. Manual Dismantling (Human Expertise)

• Devices are carefully disassembled by trained technicians

• Batteries, screens, and hazardous components removed first

2. Categorization by Material Type

3. Advanced Mechanical Separation

• Shredding & Granulation – Reduces bulk components

• Air Classification – Separates light/heavy materials

• Electrostatic Separation – Isolates conductive metals

4. Quality Control & Refining

• X-ray fluorescence (XRF) testing for material purity

• High-grade components sent to certified refiners

5. Ethical Downstream Processing

• Zero export of e-waste – All processing occurs in SA

• Transparent audit trails – Know exactly where materials go

Key Recovered Materials

♻ Precious Metals

• Gold (from CPU pins)

• Silver (from contacts)

• Palladium (from capacitors)

♻ Base Metals

• Copper (wiring & motors)

• Aluminum (housings)

• Steel (structural components)

♻ Reusable Components

• Working chips/memory (for repair market)

• Quality connectors & cables

Industries We Serve

🏭 Manufacturers – Production scrap recycling
🖥 Data Centers – Server component recovery
🏥 Medical Sector – Equipment dismantling
📱 Mobile Repair Shops – Dead device harvesting
🔋 Battery Producers – Li-ion/NiMH separation

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How is this better than general e-waste recycling?

A: Standard recycling often shreds everything together, losing up to 40% recoverable materials. Our segregation captures 92-98%.

Q: Can you handle confidential equipment?

A: Yes! We combine segregation with:

• Prior data destruction

• Secure chain-of-custody

Q: What happens to non-recyclable components?

A: <1% residue goes to licensed hazardous waste facilities—nothing to landfill.

Q: Do you buy pre-sorted components?

A: Absolutely! We pay premium prices for:

• Clean circuit boards

• Sorted copper/aluminum

• Undamaged lithium batteries