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Government IT Asset Disposition in Sacramento, CA

IT asset disposition for public agencies: serial-numbered inventories, NIST 800-88 wiping or shredding, and chain-of-custody records for every load.

What agencies retire

Government equipment tends to leave in batches: a desktop refresh, a server room consolidation, an office move, or the surplus that builds up between them. A typical project includes:

  • Desktops, laptops, tablets and phones
  • Servers, storage arrays, backup tapes and network switches
  • Communications equipment and electronics from airport and aviation programs, such as navigation and flight-information systems
  • UPS systems and the batteries inside them
  • Monitors, printers and copiers, including older CRT displays
How the data is handled

Every data-bearing asset is identified before it is loaded. Drives are scanned by serial number, then wiped to NIST 800-88 if the equipment will be reused, or shredded if it will not. When agency policy calls for witnessed destruction, our mobile shredder works at your loading dock, and the certificate can list make, model, method and serial number for each drive.

Classified or otherwise restricted assets stay out of a standard pickup. Confirm clearance and facility-access requirements for the exact scope before you assign that work.

Records that close the property file

Loads are logged in our tracking database from pickup to final processing. You receive certificates of destruction and recycling that match your release paperwork, and shredded material is recycled through ISO 14001-certified downstream vendors. Our own operations are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Services that usually apply

Agency projects draw on ITAD services, data center and UPS decommissioning, server disposal and battery recycling. Request a quote with your surplus list to get started.

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What we recycle

Agencies retire desktops, laptops, servers, storage, communications equipment and the UPS batteries behind them, usually in batches after a refresh or a server room consolidation. Before anything leaves your control, we inventory the data-bearing assets by serial number and either wipe them to NIST 800-88 or shred them, on-site at your loading dock if policy calls for witnessed destruction. Each load is tracked to final processing and closes with certificates your property and records staff can file.

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1 Equipment 2 Training 3 Pick-up 4 Tracking 5 Process 6 Reports
6 steps to success
  1. Equipment

    We provide the equipment you need.

  2. Training

    We train you on what you need to know.

  3. Pick-up

    We come pick up or you can drop off.

  4. Tracking

    We record and log everything in our secure database.

  5. Process

    We shred, wipe, recycle or dispose of your waste.

  6. Reports

    We provide certificates and reports as needed.

Environmental Compliance You Can Trust

We adhere to all California and federal regulations, ensuring your electronic and battery waste is managed with complete transparency and environmental responsibility.

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Google reviews

4.8 out of 5

The average of 123 reviews our customers have left on Google.

This was our first time working with MWS and they were amazing! Quick response time, efficient, and friendly. Ivan was the team member who was on site for the pickup, and he was great. He worked quickly, is very knowledgeable, and is so kind. It was so easy working with him. We are looking forward to using MWS for our E-waste and Universal waste needs in the future. - Sacramento City College Sustainability

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  • Josh Bardet

    A little bit off the beaten track in Natomas, but Modern Waste quickly and efficiently helped me recycle my broken Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries at a reasonable $/lb fee (Sac county e-waste will not accept these items). Ramiro and Vincent were very friendly and helpful.

  • Gretchen Langevin

    We had another vendor cancel on us last minute & Modern Waste jumped into action & was able to help us with ewaste & critical document shredding overnight. Team was helpful, professional & got the job done quickly & efficiently. We were able to complete an office move out/shut down in a day with their help! Highly recommend this business!

    Response from Modern Waste Solutions ·

    Thank You Gretchen! We are happy to make a difference.

  • Shawnna Borremans

    Chris was awesome! He came in and picked up all of the e-waste we had ready for him. He was polite and professional throughout the entire process. He handled the equipment with care, including the site equipment that was already in place. I am very happy with his service and appreciate the great job he did.

  • E O

    I needed hard drives on some old laptops destroyed so any old personal information can't be stolen. The guys there were friendly and helpful and fast. Thanks Pavel and Vincent. Thanks Modern Waste for doing a helpful fast service to us.

    Response from Modern Waste Solutions ·

    We truly appreciate your generous review! 😊 It's fantastic to know our team was able to assist you with your hard drive destruction needs efficiently. We are so glad to hear you had a pleasing experience with us. Our door is always open for all your future recycling needs!

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    Government IT asset disposition is a documented process for retiring public-sector computers, servers, storage media, communications equipment, and related infrastructure while preserving accountability and data security.

    A complete government IT asset disposition and data center decommissioning program looks at physical equipment, data, access, safety, reuse potential, and final documentation as connected decisions. Simply moving an item off-site does not establish that data was destroyed or the material reached an approved recycling path.

    We begin by confirming the inventory and the organization's required disposition outcomes. That scope determines collection equipment, labor, destruction methods, processing, and reports.

    Government It Asset Disposition And Data Center Decommissioning is intended for organizations that need a controlled process rather than an informal equipment removal. It is especially relevant when assets contain sensitive data, regulated components, or specialized handling requirements.

    • Local, state, and federal agencies retiring IT equipment or communications assets.
    • Public facilities and contractors managing controlled equipment at multiple sites.
    • Government or military teams planning data center consolidation or infrastructure removal.

    The program can support a one-time cleanout, a phased decommissioning, or recurring service. Volume alone does not determine the need; data risk, safety, accountability, and documentation can make a smaller project equally important.

    A structured government IT asset disposition and data center decommissioning program reduces the operational and compliance gaps that appear when equipment is stored indefinitely or released without a documented plan. It assigns a clear path to data, reusable assets, hazardous components, and recyclable material.

    • Sensitive information leaving a controlled environment without a complete record.
    • Failure to follow agency disposition, environmental, or procurement requirements.
    • Unclear responsibility for equipment from removal through final destruction or recycling.

    The result is a defensible process rather than a simple removal. Organizations also gain clearer closeout records for internal review, audits, sustainability work, or future planning.

    We use documented handling, tracking, data destruction, and responsible recycling controls. Agencies must separately confirm any security-clearance, classified-material, facility-access, or contract-specific requirement before assigning the work.

    We define the inventory, custody points, treatment method, downstream path, and required records before work begins. Loads are tracked, triaged, processed under documented controls, and matched to the appropriate reports or certificates.

    Certification is useful because it connects service claims to audited management systems and documented operating controls. Our current framework combines quality, environmental management, and worker-safety standards.

    • ISO 9001:2015 for documented and repeatable quality-management processes.
    • ISO 14001:2015 for environmental-management controls and continual improvement.
    • ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety management.

    The certification set does not replace a project scope, but it gives procurement and compliance teams a stronger basis for reviewing handling, downstream accountability, and reporting. Customers should still define the material, data, access, and documentation requirements for each job.

    No certification automatically resolves every industry-specific obligation. The customer and our team should agree on access, data, environmental, safety, and documentation requirements for the exact project.

    We protect government IT asset disposition and data center decommissioning projects by connecting trained field work to documented receiving, tracking, treatment, and reporting. Sensitive items are identified before they are mixed with general recyclable material, and the selected destruction method is recorded in the project scope.

    Technician perspective: Our certified technicians recommend resolving access controls and asset-release authority before the crew arrives. A clear sign-off process prevents restricted equipment from being moved under a general recycling authorization.

    That technician perspective is practical, not promotional: accurate inventories and clear release authority prevent most chain-of-custody mistakes before they happen. Customers should also define who can authorize changes during the project.

    Select a government IT asset disposition and data center decommissioning partner by testing whether the provider can translate your requirements into an operational plan. A strong proposal explains collection, custody, treatment, downstream processing, exceptions, and closeout records.

    CriterionWhat to verifyWarning sign
    Relevant scopeDocumented experience with the equipment and risk profileGeneric hauling with no technical review
    CertificationsCurrent ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certificatesUnverified or out-of-scope certification claims
    Data controlsInventory, custody, approved wipe or destruction methodsNo clear media-identification process
    Safety and accessSite plan, trained personnel, and hazard disclosureWork starts before access or hazards are reviewed
    ReportingAgreed fields, certificates, and closeout timingDocumentation discussed only after pickup
    Restricted workRequired clearances or authorizations verified for the exact scopeAssuming commercial certification equals security clearance

    Ask for current certification evidence and a sample description of the reporting workflow. Industry experience is most useful when it produces better questions, safer planning, and records your organization can actually use.

    Before ordering government IT asset disposition and data center decommissioning, create a scope that separates ordinary logistics from security, safety, and compliance decisions. A good inventory does not need to be perfect, but it should identify unusual equipment and unknowns before the pickup crew arrives.

    • Document site-access rules, escorts, work windows, and approved personnel requirements.
    • Separate classified or otherwise restricted assets from standard commercial e-waste unless a specifically authorized process is confirmed.
    • Define inventory, serial-number, witnessing, destruction, and certificate requirements in writing.
    • Confirm project phasing and contingency plans before disconnecting live infrastructure.

    Share photos, quantities, location details, deadlines, and documentation requirements when requesting a quote. We can then identify exclusions, special handling, and any information still needed before scheduling.

    Our government IT asset disposition and data center decommissioning offering is assembled around the customer's approved inventory and required outcomes. It can connect pickup, secure handling, treatment, responsible recycling, and documentation without forcing the customer to coordinate separate vendors for each stage.

    Service elementTypical scope
    Project planningScope, access restrictions, timeline, asset inventory, and approved disposition rules.
    Equipment removalControlled removal of approved servers, storage, network, power, and electronic equipment.
    Data handlingSpecified wiping or physical destruction with chain-of-custody documentation.
    RecyclingResponsible processing and downstream management for approved non-data materials.
    CloseoutReports and certificates matched to the agency's agreed documentation fields.

    The final proposal states which elements are included, which materials require separate approval, and which records will be delivered. That distinction is important for specialized equipment, regulated components, or projects with detailed asset-level reporting.

    We organize government IT asset disposition and data center decommissioning as a documented six-step workflow. The exact equipment, schedule, and reporting fields are adjusted to the customer's material stream and compliance needs.

    1. Equipment: We provide or specify the containers, carts, pallets, labels, or other collection equipment needed for the approved material.
    2. Training: We explain what belongs in each container, how to identify special items, and which materials must remain separate.
    3. Pick-up: Our team coordinates the business collection or accepts an approved facility drop-off under the agreed schedule.
    4. Tracking: We record the load and agreed data points, such as material type, weight, serial numbers, dates, or customer-specific fields.
    5. Processing: We triage, wipe, shred, dismantle, recycle, recover, or route materials according to the approved disposition plan.
    6. Reports: We issue the applicable recycling or destruction certificates and processing reports for accountability and audits.

    Planning the scope before the first collection keeps these steps connected. It also prevents equipment, data media, batteries, and other regulated materials from entering the wrong workflow.

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