EACR Inc. provides full-service data center decommissioning—removing, transporting, and recycling your IT infrastructure with complete data destruction and complete reporting. Whether you're downsizing, relocating, or closing a facility, we handle the job from audit to recycling with total compliance and peace of mind.
Data center decommissioning is the systematic shutdown, removal, and recycling of IT hardware and infrastructure. It includes site audits, full asset inventories, secure data destruction, equipment removal, and environmentally responsible disposal.
With regulatory standards tightening, proper decommissioning ensures minimal downtime, total compliance, and airtight data security for businesses of all sizes.
We responsibly remove, transport, and recycle a wide range of infrastructure, including:
Servers & Racks
Network Switches & Routers
Storage Arrays
Cables, Batteries, and UPS Systems
Cooling Systems & Power Distribution Units
Workstations, Phones, and Monitors
Our team carefully removes servers, storage, and networking equipment directly from your facility with care to avoid disruption.
Once removed, the equipment is securely transported and processed at one of our approved electronics recycling facilities in the East Coast.
We perform complete data destruction on all hard drives to DoD standards and recycle components responsibly in accordance with regulations.
We issue Certificates of Destruction and Recycling for all items to help meet compliance requirements and audit readiness goals.
EACR Inc. follows some of the highest standards to eliminate data risk. We use Department of Defense protocols to either wipe or physically destroy hard drives. Choose between on-site destruction at your facility or secure off-site processing – Either way,
You’ll receive a Certificate of Recycling to ensure full compliance.
EACR Inc. proudly serves data centers across the Northeast—including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts—as well as neighboring states. Our logistics and labor support allow us to handle complex decommissioning jobs, whether you’re based in a major metro like Manhattan or in a rural part of Pennsylvania. For larger enterprise clients, we also offer full national coverage, managing multi-site decommissions with consistent standards, reporting, and secure data handling.
Wherever your facility is located, our experienced team ensures the job is done efficiently, safely, and in full regulatory compliance.
With more than 25 years of industry experience, EACR Inc. has earned the trust of Fortune 500 companies, enterprise IT departments, governments, universities, and hospitals by delivering secure and reliable decommissioning services. We’ve safely recycled over 200 million pounds of electronics.
Our commitment to transparency and sustainability is backed by a strict zero-landfill policy, full compliance, and detailed documentation for every project. When data security, environmental responsibility, and operational efficiency matter, clients across the country choose EACR Inc.
Data Center Decommissioning
Data center decommissioning is the process of safely shutting down, removing, and disposing of IT hardware and infrastructure at the end of its lifecycle. It includes physical asset removal, secure data destruction, environmental recycling, and detailed documentation to ensure regulatory compliance. The goal is to eliminate risk—both environmental and digital.
The process typically begins with an assessment of the project and planning session, where we define scope, timelines, and access logistics.
Our team then collects the equipment and transports it to one of our approved recycling centers. Hard drives are securely wiped or destroyed to ensure that all data is completely destroyed. All equipment is properly recycled and reused in accordance with all applicable regulations. You will be issued a Certificate of Recycling to ensure environmental compliance and regulatory reporting.
Timelines vary depending on the size and complexity of the facility. A small server room may be completed in a single day, while enterprise-scale data centers could take several days to a few weeks. We work closely with your team to minimize downtime and can accommodate tight schedules or phased decommissions.
Yes. EACR Inc. offers both on-site and off-site data destruction options. For high-security environments, we bring machines or tools to your location, allowing you to witness the process in real time. This ensures compliance for sensitive industries like finance, healthcare, and government.
All material is securely transported to one of our approved facilities. From there, it is either recycled or reused in full compliance with all applicable regulations. Our zero-landfill policy ensures that no electronics are sent to landfills and are processed correctly.
Yes. We’re experienced in working within high-security data centers and can comply with all facility requirements. Our team is vetted and trained for access control procedures, and we accommodate off-hour decommissions—including overnight and weekend work—to reduce disruption to your operations.
You’ll receive a Certificate of Recycling and if requested, we can provide serialized lists of the equipment we recycled. This documentation is ideal for internal audits, environmental reporting, and sustainability metrics.
