Recently, Go Rentals had the opportunity to assist a mid-sized accounting firm in Johannesburg with a significant IT hardware upgrade. The firm faced the common challenge of dealing with their old equipment, and through our collaboration, we were able to turn what seemed like e-waste into valuable assets by bringing in Dispose-IT to assess the redundant IT hardware.
The Challenge
As Sibongile, the firm’s national IT manager, described, their aging computers and servers had faithfully served the company for years but were no longer up to the task. “We were ready for the upgrade,” Sibongile explained, “but the question was what to do with the ewaste and old hardware. We couldn’t just throw it away—there was too much at stake in terms of data security and environmental responsibility.”
The Solution
Sibongile reached out to Dispose-IT, a Go Rentals Company, knowing that they specialized in IT asset disposal with a focus on both security and sustainability. “I wanted to ensure that every piece of data was securely erased and that we did our part for the environment,” she said. “Dispose-IT offered exactly what we needed—a comprehensive assessment of our old equipment.”
Dispose-IT’s team quickly got to work. They arrived on-site with the tools and expertise needed to evaluate the value of the outdated hardware. “What impressed me most was their thoroughness,” Sibongile noted. “They didn’t just look at the machines as a whole but broke them down to see what could be refurbished, recycled, or even sold.”
The Results
The results were eye-opening. “We had assumed the old equipment was basically worthless,” Sibongile admitted. “But Dispose-IT showed us that many components could be sold on the secondary market, generating unexpected revenue for our firm.” Moreover, the hard drives were meticulously wiped clean following industry best practices, ensuring that no sensitive client data could be recovered.
The Takeaway
Sibongile encourages other companies facing similar upgrades to consider the value hidden in their old IT equipment. “Before you decide to discard your outdated technology, I highly recommend speaking to experts like Dispose-IT. They go way beyond ewaste recycling – they can turn what seems like e-waste into an opportunity for compliance and revenue generation.”
Don’t miss the opportunity
If your company is planning an IT upgrade, don’t miss the chance to unlock the hidden value in your old hardware. Don’t wait too long! IT assets depreciate quickly.
Contact Ryan Lurie at Dispose-IT on ryanl@dispose-it.co.za
or call: +27 82 655 7798 to find out how we can help.