It is important to dispose of old PC equipment suitably - as it is possible for persons to recover confidential data from a machine even if this data has been deleted

How do I dispose of my old PC?

If you have a machine you no longer require and would like to dispose of it...

• Notify the Business Automation team of this by lodging a new helpdesk request
• Include the serial number of the machine you wish to dispose of
• The machine will be deactivated and the monthly fees removed from your account.
• You will be notified when this has been completed.

Once you are notified the machine has been deactivated...

Either...

• Return the machine to:

UBT Business Automation, 43 Heads Rd, Wanganui.  Attn: Workshop

Include a note requesting safe disposal and data destruction

OR

• Safely dispose of the machine yourself by damaging the Data Storage drive (HDD - Hard Drive) . The HDD is located inside the machine - if you are not 100% sure what to take out and damage, please seek help. The simplest method is to remove the drive and smash it thoroughly with a hammer.  
• Drop the machine at your local refuse station.

It is imperative that the Data Drive (HDD) is made unrecoverable.