its member companies." There are companies that follow the guidelines from NAID and also meet all Federal EPA and local DEP regulations. The typical process for computer recycling aims to securely destroy hard drives while still recycling the byproduct. A typical process for effective computer recycling: Receive hardware for destruction in locked and securely transported vehicles. Shred hard drives. Separate all aluminum from the waste metals with an electromagnet. Collect and securely deliver the shredded remains to an aluminum recycling plant. Mold the remaining hard drive parts into aluminum ingots. The Asset Disposal and Information Security Alliance (ADISA) publishes an ADISA IT Asset Disposal Security Standard that covers all phases of the e-waste disposal process from collection to transportation, storage and sanitization's at the disposal facility. It also conducts periodic audits of disposal vendors. See also Appliance recycling Mobile phone recycling References External links European Commission Circular Economy Package 2015 RECYCLING – FROM E-WASTE TO RESOURCES (UN Environmental Program, 2009, 120 pages) WEEE Directive (U.K.) WEEE Directive (E.C.) Computer Donation Locations (U.S.) Data security Water conservation Energy conservation