35,000 lbs of torque. Drives ripped apart, not punched.
Wiping a hard drive isn't enough. The only way to guarantee your data can never be recovered is physical destruction of the device. Witness every step, with optional serial-number scanning to your Certificate of Destruction.
Wiping is reversible. Shredding is not.
Software wipes leave data forensically recoverable. Physical destruction is the only certainty. Our industrial shredder applies 35,000 lbs of torque to rip drives apart at the platter level, and the same machine handles SSDs, computers, servers, network gear, and mobile devices. We can also remove drives from your machines if you don't know how, and scan each serial number to a Certificate of Destruction so your IT-asset audit ties out exactly.
- 35,000 lbs of torque shreds the platters, not just the casing
- Hard drives, SSDs, USB drives, external drives, computers, servers, network gear
- Phones, tablets, and mobile devices accepted (drained batteries)
- Optional Certificate of Destruction with scanned serial numbers
- Drive removal from your devices available at $20 each
Per-item rates for drives and devices.
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hard drivesVolume discounts above 50. | $7.00 / drive | |
| External hard drives | $10.00 each | |
| SSDs / USB drives | $1.00 each | |
| Computers (desktop or laptop) | $20.00 each | |
| ServersTower or rackmount. | $45.00 each | |
| Network gear (switches, routers) | $15.00 each | |
| Phones / tabletsDrained batteries required. | $5–$10 each | |
| Drive removal from deviceWitness service. | $20.00 | |
| Serial number scan to CertificateAudit-ready, optional. | $1.00 / drive |
Volume contracts for IT-asset cycle replacement quoted separately. Call (310) 212-5266.
Same six-step witness flow, applied to your devices.
Bring your drives or whole machines. We can pull the drives for you, or shred them in the device.
Step 1
Call to schedule
Dial (310) 212-5266 to book your witness appointment. Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM.
Step 1Calling
(310) 212-5266
123456789*0#Step 2
Bring your materials
Drive to 1926 Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance. No need to remove staples or paperclips.
Step 2Destination
1926 Del Amo Blvd
What to bring
- Boxes or bags of paper
- Drives, devices, media
- Staples & paperclips OK
Step 3
Watch the destruction
Documents are weighed and cross-cut shredded in front of you. Drives are shredded with 35,000 lbs of torque.
Step 3Live · Viewing window00:01:23Watching cross-cut destruction in real time.
Step 4
Get your certificate
Optional Certificate of Destruction with scanned serial numbers for $1 per drive.
Step 4Issued
COD-2026-00042
NAID-alignedServiceWitness · PaperNet weight118.4 lbDrives4 · serials scannedStep 5
Pay by weight or item
Paper at $0.50/lb (witness) or $0.40/lb (drop-off). Per-item pricing for drives and devices.
Step 5Receipt
May 7, 2026
Witness paper · 120 lb$60.00Hard drives · 4$28.00Serial scans · 4$4.00Total paid$92.00Step 6
Recycled responsibly
Walk away with peace of mind. All shredded material is recycled after destruction.
Step 6100%
Recycled responsibly
Paper
Pulp
Plastic
Reclaim
Metal
Smelt
Audit-ready proof of destruction, every single job.
Every appointment auto-generates a sequentially numbered Certificate of Destruction within 30 seconds of being marked complete, emailed to you and stored in your account forever.
- Sequential certificate number (e.g. COD-2026-00042)
- Customer name, company, and contact details
- Date and time of destruction
- Service type (witness / drop-off / on-site / pickup)
- Line items with gross, tare, and net weights
- Hard drive serial numbers (when scanned)
- Electronic signature of the customer
- NAID-aligned compliance footer (HIPAA · FACTA · GLBA · SB1386)
Compliance officers welcome to tour the facility.
Certificate
of Destruction
Cert No.
COD-2026-00042
Issued to
Sample Customer LLC
Issued on
May 7, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Service type
Witnessed (in-person)
Location
1926 Del Amo Blvd, Torrance
Items destroyed
| Item | Qty / Wt | Net |
|---|---|---|
| Witnessed paper | 120 lb | 118.4 lb |
| Hard drives (4) | 4 × HDD | 4 dr. |
| CRT monitor | 1 × CRT | 1 unit |
Customer signature
Jane Doe
Authorized by
The Shredding Place
If it stores data, we shred it.
- Hard disk drives (HDDs) — desktop, laptop, server
- Solid-state drives (SSDs)
- External hard drives
- USB / thumb drives
- Computers (desktops and laptops)
- Servers (tower and rackmount)
- Network gear (switches, routers, firewalls)
- Phones and tablets (battery drained)
- Data tapes (DLT, LTO, DAT)
- Optical media (CD, DVD, Blu-ray)
Customers who book this also book these.
Witness Paper Shredding
Bring your documents in by appointment and watch them cross-cut shredded in real time. The highest level of chain-of-custody assurance available.
$0.50 / lb · $25 minimum
Learn moreE-Waste Recycling
General electronic waste destroyed and recycled by weight. Mixed device cleanouts welcome, no sorting required.
$0.30 / lb
Learn moreBatteries & CRT Monitors
Safe destruction and recycling for old batteries and CRT monitors. Hazardous-material handling included, no separate disposal trip required.
Batteries $0.50 / lb · CRTs $15 each
Learn more
Ready to schedule hard drive & electronic destruction?
Call (310) 212-5266 or send a message and we’ll get back to you within one business day.