Secure Mobile Device Destruction for Businesses in Maine and New Hampshire

Retired phones and tablets can quietly become one of the biggest data security risks inside a business. Even if they’ve been “wiped,” most mobile devices still store residual data that can be recovered with the right tools. That means every decommissioned cell phone or tablet represents a potential breach waiting to happen.

At Shredding On Site, we help businesses across Maine and New Hampshire eliminate that risk through certified mobile device destruction. Our process securely tracks, transports, and physically destroys each device – protecting your company data, your customers, and your reputation.

Why Mobile Device Destruction Matters

Modern businesses rely heavily on mobile technology. That convenience also comes with growing exposure:

• Nearly 50 % of mobile devices in use today run outdated operating systems, leaving them open to known security vulnerabilities. (Security Magazine, 2024)
• About 25 % of enterprise mobile devices can’t be updated to current software versions, making them long-term data-leak risks. (Zimperium Global Mobile Threat Report 2025)
• The average cost of a data breach in 2024 reached $4.88 million, up nearly 10 % from the prior year. (IBM Cost of a Data Breach 2024, via CyberPilot)

Smartphones and tablets aren’t just accessories, they’re data endpoints. They hold the same confidential information found on laptops and servers: emails, logins, financial records, healthcare data, and internal documents. If those devices are misplaced, sold, or recycled without proper destruction, the data can often be recovered.

Certified mobile device destruction with Shredding On Site ensures that never happens.

How Mobile Device Destruction Works

We built our process to match the same level of security as our hard drive destruction service, while giving businesses complete traceability from pickup to proof of destruction.

1. Secure collection
   We provide locked, sealed containers with unique barcodes for every pickup. Each container is tracked in our system from the moment it leaves your site.
2. Controlled transport
   Containers are transported in GPS-tracked vehicles operated by trained Shredding On Site personnel.
3. Serial number recording (optional)
   For clients who need detailed documentation, we can record serial numbers or asset tags for each device. This report is included with your Certificate of Destruction for compliance records.
4. Facility processing
   Once inside our secure destruction facility, our technicians carefully remove screens and lithium-ion batteries for proper hazardous-material handling.
5. Physical destruction
   The remaining hardware – including all memory chips, logic boards, and storage components – is mechanically shredded through our specialized electronic storage device shredder into small, unrecoverable fragments.
6. Documentation and recycling
   You receive a Certificate of Destruction, closing the loop on chain-of-custody detail and including optional serial logs. Materials are then recycled responsibly wherever possible under approved environmental standards.

A Complete Solution for Data Storage Devices

Most businesses don’t just have mobile devices – they also have old computers, external drives, and servers sitting in storage. That’s why many clients bundle cell phone and tablet destruction with hard drive destruction (HDD and SSD) during the same pickup.

Combining services saves time, reduces cost, and closes every gap in your ITAD data-retirement program with one simple, verifiable process.

Who We Work With

We serve a wide range of industries and organization sizes across Maine and New Hampshire, including:

• Banks, credit unions, and financial service firms
• Healthcare providers and insurance companies (HIPAA compliance)
• Law offices and government agencies
• Manufacturers and utilities
• Municipalities, schools, and universities
• Professional service and technology firms

Whether you’re retiring a few company phones or hundreds of tablets from a field team, we scale to your volume and compliance requirements.

Service Area

Shredding On Site serves business clients throughout Maine and New Hampshire, including:  Portland | South Portland | Westbrook | Lewiston–Auburn | Augusta | Waterville | Bangor | Brewer | Orono | Portsmouth NH | Dover | Manchester | Nashua

How to Get Started with Mobile Device Destruction

1. Request a quote
   Contact us at 207-990-4636 or www.shreddingmaine.com with a rough count of devices and any hard drives to include.
2. Schedule service
   We coordinate pickup timing to match your refresh cycle, office move, or offboarding schedule.
3. Prepare assets
   Gather the devices in a central, secure location. Label if you’d like serial numbers logged.
4. Pickup and tracking
   Our technician seals each container, scans for barcode tracking, and confirms your documentation preferences.
5. Receive proof of destruction
   After processing, you’ll receive your Certificate of Destruction (and optional serial log) to store with your compliance records.

Why Businesses Choose Shredding On Site

• Nationally certified through the National Association of Information Destruction
• Locally operated, and fully insured
• Strict chain-of-custody from pickup to destruction
• Experienced staff trained in data-security best practices
• Flexible scheduling for recurring or purge services
• Competitive pricing for bundled mobile and hard-drive destruction

Ready to protect your company’s data the right way?
Call or text 207-990-4636 or visit www.shreddingmaine.com to schedule your mobile device destruction service today.

Shredding On Site – Security You Can Trust.