{"id":27795,"date":"2025-05-28T04:01:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T08:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/?p=27795"},"modified":"2025-06-06T07:39:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T11:39:25","slug":"choosing-the-right-itad-partner-key-certifications-and-questions-to-ask","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/whitepapers\/choosing-the-right-itad-partner-key-certifications-and-questions-to-ask\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right ITAD Partner: Key Certifications and Questions to Ask"},"content":{"rendered":"

When laptops need replacing, servers are ready to be decommissioned, or your office is upgrading its devices, what happens next matters just as much as the original purchase of your technology. IT asset disposition (ITAD) is the structured process of retiring and remarketing, recycling, or safely destroying end-of-life technology. When done well, it safeguards sensitive data, complies with all applicable environmental regulations, and upholds the corporate values your customers and shareholders expect. If done poorly, it becomes a risk for data breaches, regulatory fines, and negative headlines.<\/p>\n

Below is a practical, step-by-step guide grounded in proven certifications and the right due-diligence questions to help you choose an ITAD partner you can trust.<\/p>\n

Step-by-Step guide to selecting a reliable ITAD provider<\/h2>\n

Step 1: Define your ITAD needs<\/h3>\n

Before you evaluate ITAD vendors, start by mapping out your own requirements. Consider:<\/p>\n