{"id":4239,"date":"2025-06-04T15:05:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T13:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/it-recycling.nl\/blog\/destroying-cell-phones-and-tablets-do-it-safely-do-it-right-do-it-on-site\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T04:40:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T03:40:02","slug":"destroying-cell-phones-and-tablets-do-it-safely-do-it-right-do-it-on-site","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/it-recycling.nl\/en\/blog\/destroying-cell-phones-and-tablets-do-it-safely-do-it-right-do-it-on-site\/","title":{"rendered":"Destroying cell phones and tablets? Do it safely. Do it right. Do it on site."},"content":{"rendered":"
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These days, a business smartphone or tablet has entire businesses on it. Mails, calendars, contacts, accesses to cloud storage, VPNs, business applications. In short, everything you need. <\/p>\n

And what makes it even riskier: you often have no idea what’s on those devices anymore. Within minutes, a criminal with the right software will uncover exactly the data you want to protect at all costs. Even if a device stops working or is locked with a code, your data is far from secure. With forensic techniques and hacking tools, professionals often uncover much more than you would ever expect. <\/p>\n

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The only real solution: certified destruction<\/h2>\n

At IT Recycling, we destroy old cell phones and tablets in two ways:<\/p>\n

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  1. On site, under customer supervision<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Collection and destruction in our own, high-security facility<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    We always recommend choosing on-site<\/strong> destruction. Then you can be sure that the device will be destroyed immediately and under your supervision. All without it ever leaving your premises. But we also understand budgets. That is why IT Recycling also offers a secure pick-up service. Just be sure to pay close attention to who you do business with. Always ask if the company is ISO 27001 and Weeelabex certified. After all, you are handing over sensitive company data. We at IT Recycling are of course ISO 27001, 9001, 14001 and Weeelabex certified. And when we collect devices, they are always<\/strong> destroyed within one working day<\/strong>. No delay, no queue, no risk. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Tablets? Even more flammable than phones <\/h2>\n

    We’re talking about cell phones here, but tablets fall under exactly the same risk<\/strong>. In fact, tablets are often even harder to open and contain larger lithium batteries that can burn even brighter if damaged. <\/p>\n

    Note: the battery is a risk in itself<\/h2>\n

    Cell phones and tablets contain lithium batteries. These absolutely must not<\/strong> go into the shredder. Why? <\/p>\n