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I want to get rid of my old cell phone and computer.

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#1
  • パソ子
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  • 2022/02/01 23:33

I would like to dispose of old cell phones and computers that are no longer turned on. I am concerned about the security of the personal information contained in them.

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#2

BestBuy is taking back eWaste.
https://corporate.bestbuy.com/how-to-recycle-or-trade-in-your-old-tech/

I see here that trusted recycling partners will wipe your data.
After you drop off your old tech, our trusted recycling partners will wipe any remaining data from devices before After you drop off your old tech, our trusted recycling partners will wipe any remaining data from devices before coming in. Here's how to do it.
We've also included a link on how to erase the data if you want to do it yourself before bringing it in.


For PCs, I just take out the hard drive and save it or physically destroy it if I don't need it.

For phones, I think initialization is the way to go, but please read the following link.
https://mobareco.jp/a66176/

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#3

It depends on how important you think the information in the device is. If the information is not very important, you can usually just put it out with the trash. It is unlikely that others will see it. Also, the following URL may be helpful.
https://www.dalahast.jp/hdd-destruction-and-disposal/
If you are concerned, try to find a company that specializes in disposal. My recommendation is to "first soak it in water" and then "physically destroy it" for cell phones, etc. For PCs, etc., I would remove the hard disk and "soak" it in water and then "physically destroy it".

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#4
  • パソ子
  • 2022/02/03 (Thu) 13:53
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Dear Koji and SJDummy
I will refer to the URL you gave me and make it unusable and put it in the garbage. This is very helpful because I did not know how to dispose of them. Thank you very much.

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