Certified Hard Drive Shredding You Can Trust

Hard Drive Shredding

When you need absolute certainty that your data is gone for good, our hard drive shredding service delivers total security. We physically destroy your hard drives and data-bearing media beyond recovery, with full certification and traceable audit reports.

Rapid iT TeamHard Drive Shredding
Trusted by leading UK organisations
Certified for your peace of mind

Why Hard Drive Shredding Matters

Every stored hard drive is a potential data breach waiting to happen. Files that are deleted or reformatted can often be recovered, leaving you exposed to compliance and security risks. Physical shredding ensures your data is permanently destroyed and unrecoverable.

Unseen data = unseen danger

A single overlooked hard drive can expose confidential information.

Inconsistent compliance

Relying on ad-hoc or manual processes increases risk.

Strained resources

Your IT team’s time is too valuable to spend on manual destruction.

Regulatory risk

Without certified proof, compliance failures can harm reputation and revenue.

We destroy every drive with certified precision so you can eliminate risk with confidence.

How Rapid IT Makes Hard Drive Shredding Effortless

We make enterprise-level hard drive shredding simple, certified, and compliant. Whether you need on-site shredding or secure off-site processing, we handle every step with full traceability.

Consultation & Scope

We’ll start with a quick call where we map out the project. We’ll pin down your volumes, sites, and compliance needs so the whole plan is laid out before we move a single device.

Secure Collection

Our DBS-checked drivers arrive with GPS-tracked, lockable vehicles. Assets are sealed and logged before leaving your site.

Certified Shredding

We mechanically shred hard drives, SSDs, and data-bearing media into small fragments that meet or exceed BS EN 15713 standards.

Audit and Certification

Each item is tracked by serial number and issued with a Certificate of Destruction and detailed audit report.

Recycling and Sustainability

All shredded materials are processed for metal recovery and recycling, supporting zero landfill and carbon reduction goals.

Total Compliance and Peace of Mind

Our process meets ISO 27001, ISO 14001, and BS EN 15713 standards, giving you full assurance that your data is destroyed securely and your business remains fully compliant with GDPR, WEEE, and environmental regulations.

No uncertainty. No loose ends. Just fully verified, fully documented destruction you can trust every single time.

What's Included in our Hard Drive Shredding Service

Everything you need for secure, compliant, fully documented hard drive destruction in one complete service:

Onsite and Offsite Shredding

  • Industrial shredders deployed directly to your site for secure, visible destruction
  • Secure transport in GPS-tracked, sealed vehicles for offsite shredding
  • Fully certified process at our ISO 27001 and BS EN 15713 accredited facility

Data Security & Compliance

  • Mechanical shredding of HDDs, SSDs, and flash media beyond recovery
  • NCSC- and HMG IS5-compliant data sanitisation options
  • Certificates of Destruction and audit-ready reports provided for every drive

Traceability & Reporting

  • Full serial number and asset tracking
  • Detailed audit and compliance documentation
  • Environmental impact statements for your CSR reporting

Physical Destruction

EN15713 compliant shredding

Software wiping

NCSC CPA-certified tools

Paperwork You’ll Receive

We document every step so you can satisfy GDPR, WEEE and internal audits with confidence.

Asset Audit Report

Serial capture, weights, grades & downstream routing.
  • Device serials & asset IDs
  • Arrival/departure timestamps
  • Reuse/recycle routing

Certificates of Destruction

Serial capture, weights, grades & downstream routing.
  • Wipe/shred method & pass logs
  • Operator ID & timestamp
  • Device & media references

Compliance Statement

GDPR/WEEE mapping, responsibilities & downstream partners.

Environmental Impact Report

Reuse %, materials recovered, CO₂e savings for CSR.

Waste Transfer Notes

Chain-of-custody, route & vehicle IDs, collection details.
  • Site & department pickup
  • Security seals & counts
  • GPS reference
Trusted by leading UK organisations

Recognised by Leading Organisations

When you trust Rapid IT to handle your data, you're getting a fully certified Hard Drive Shredding Service recognised by leading organisations

Certified & Compliant

Rapid IT meets the highest industry standards for Hard Drive Shredding, so you don’t have to worry about ticking boxes:

  • ISO 9001 – Quality Management
  • ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
  • ISO 27001 – Information Security
  • BS EN 15713 – Secure Data Destruction
  • Cyber Essentials Plus – UK Government-backed assurance

Fully Insured & Auditable

We provide complete peace of mind with comprehensive coverage and transparent processes.

  • Goods in Transit
  • Public Liability
  • Professional Indemnity
  • GDPR & WEEE compliance baked in

Smart Businesses That Chose Rapid IT

Our clients are our biggest advocates. Read their stories and see how Rapid IT has made a difference in their businesses.

“Rapid IT made the recycling process seamless. Their professionalism, speed, and attention to data security was outstanding. They coordinated collections from two offices on the same day which meant minimal disruption and maximum efficiency for our IT Team.”

John McCormack

IT Services Lead

Farleys Solicitors

Make a Real Impact

Every shredded drive supports a more sustainable future:

Reuse over waste – where possible, components are recovered and reused.

Circular economy focus – materials are recycled to reduce environmental impact.

Sustainability in action – powered by solar energy, expanding EV fleet, and zero landfill operations.

Transparent reporting – every client receives sustainability data for CSR and ESG reporting.

Ready to Take Control of Your Data Risk?

Don’t leave old drives sitting in storage or trust uncertified hard drive shredding. Let Rapid IT handle the entire process securely, sustainably, and with full documentation for your next audit.

Speak to a Hard Drive Shredding Specialist and eliminate risk today.

Let’s talk about your IT needs

Ready to take the next step? Whether it's IT asset disposal, data destruction, or IT recycling, our team is here to help.

  • Blancco & NCSC certified wipe options
  • On-site and off-site shredding
  • Full Certificate of Destruction
Rob Valinakis

Rob Valinakis

Operations Manager

"My team handles nationwide collections like clockwork. Sleep easy — we’ve got this."

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you handle large volumes of devices?

Yes. We regularly process hundreds or thousands of assets for enterprise and public sector clients. Our workflow is built for bulk jobs with full serial number capture.

Do I need to remove the drives from devices before shredding?

Our team of trained technicians can handle it all, removing drives from desktops, laptops, and servers as part of the service.