Secure Data Destruction
Certified hard drive shredding and data destruction in Eagan, MN. NIST 800-88 data sanitization with a serialized Certificate of Destruction for every device.
What's Included
Minnesota Computers securely destroys hard drives, SSDs, and other data-bearing media either onsite or at our R2v3-certified facility. Every project follows NIST 800-88 data sanitization guidelines, and witnessed destruction is available to meet your security and compliance requirements.
You receive a signed Certificate of Destruction for every device, serialized and ready for your compliance records.
Onsite Shredding
Mobile hard drive shredding at your location with witnessed destruction available upon request.
SSD & Flash Media Destruction
Secure physical destruction for SSDs, flash storage, and other solid-state media that cannot be sanitized by degaussing.
Degaussing
High-strength magnetic erasure for compatible hard drives before recycling or disposal.
Certificate of Destruction
Serialized documentation for every destroyed device, providing a complete audit trail.
Who This Is For
Minnesota Computers helps organizations that require certified destruction of hard drives, servers, SSDs, and storage media with documented proof. Whether you're meeting HIPAA, GLBA, or internal security policies, our process provides secure destruction with complete chain-of-custody.
From a single hard drive to an entire server room, every project receives the same secure handling, serialized tracking, and compliance documentation.
Healthcare Providers
HIPAA-aligned destruction of patient records and healthcare data stored on retired devices.
Banks & Financial Institutions
Secure destruction of financial data with documented handling and serialized reporting.
Transportation & Logistics
Protect fleet, warehouse, and operational data by securely destroying retired storage devices and IT equipment.
Nonprofit Organizations & IT Departments
Fast, documented destruction for retired hard drives, SSDs, servers, laptops, and other data-bearing assets.
The Process
Four Steps. One Accountable Chain.
Built to produce the documentation an audit demands, without adding extra steps to your calendar.
1Inventory & Schedule Service
Tell us how many hard drives, SSDs, servers, or other data-bearing devices you need destroyed. We'll recommend onsite or facility-based destruction and schedule pickup or service at your location.
2Secure Collection & Chain of Custody
Every device is serialized, documented, and tracked from the moment it's collected. If requested, you can witness the destruction onsite for added assurance.
3Certified Data Destruction
Hard drives are shredded or degaussed where appropriate, while SSDs and flash media receive approved physical destruction. All processing follows NIST 800-88 media sanitization guidance using the appropriate destruction method for each media type.
4Certificate & Compliance Reporting
After processing, you receive a serialized Certificate of Destruction and audit-ready documentation confirming every device has been securely destroyed and accounted for.
Certified. Verifiable. Accountable.
R2v3 + RIOS Certified — Minnesota Computers, LLC, 1200 Trapp Road, Eagan, MN 55121. Certificate #C2024-02432-R2. Scope: Downstream Vendor Management, Logical Data Sanitization, Testing, and Materials Recovery of Used Electronic Devices.
Case Studies
Real Engagements, Real Recovery
A snapshot of recent programs. Full case studies available on request under NDA.
National Insurance Carrier: 3-Site DC Decommission
Coordinated retirement of three regional data centers across seven weeks. Serialized destruction on 4,200+ drives with a consolidated audit packet.
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Regional Health System: HIPAA-Compliant Device Retirement
1,800 clinician laptops retired with NIST 800-88 sanitization and HIPAA-aligned chain of custody. Delivered before compliance deadline.
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School District Refresh: 2,400 Apple Devices Recovered
Summer refresh program with pickup coordinated across 14 school sites. Recovery routed back to the district’s technology fund.
Read MoreFAQ’s
Get Answers to Some Common Questions Before You Choose Us
No. Both leave the underlying data recoverable with standard recovery software.
Only if it's tied to specific serial numbers; a generic statement of “equipment processed” usually isn't sufficient.
Only if it lists serial numbers and destruction method. If it doesn't, treat it as unverified.
No. Degaussing only affects magnetic media and does not affect flash-based storage.
The same serialized certificate and chain-of-custody documentation as an enterprise job, just at a lower volume, not a stripped-down process.
It’s outdated. NIST SP 800-88 replaced it and is the current federal reference.
Yes. On-site destruction lets you witness the process before equipment leaves the building.
Yes. Our facility is based in Eagan, Minnesota, with affiliated facilities across 17 states for multi-site projects.
Deleted Isn’t Destroyed.
Get It Done Right.
Watch your hard drives securely destroyed onsite or at our certified facility, then receive a serialized Certificate of Destruction for every device.
