Service
Data Center Decommissioning
The physical labor side of decommissioning, done right and documented.
Decommissioning starts with physically disconnecting, removing, and staging equipment — correctly, safely, and with a clean chain of custody. We handle that physical field work and coordinate directly with your ITAD or data destruction partner for the compliance and recycling side, rather than trying to be everything at once.
When you need this
- Equipment needs to be physically removed from racks and staged for pickup or disposition.
- You have an ITAD or data-destruction vendor lined up, but need local field labor to do the physical removal.
- Racks need to be cleared and prepped for a facility exit or space reclamation.
- You need documentation of what was removed, when, and by whom.
What's included
Physical disconnection & removal
Equipment safely powered down, disconnected, and removed from racks per your instructions.
Staging & inventory at removal
Removed equipment is logged, tagged, and staged for your ITAD partner or transport.
Chain-of-custody documentation
Every item removed is documented with photos and a written log tying it to your asset records.
Rack & space clean-out
Cabinets, rails, and cabling removed and the space left ready for its next use.
Coordination with your ITAD/data-destruction vendor
We work directly with the compliance and recycling partner you already use, or can recommend one.
Space & cabling clean-up
Abandoned cabling and infrastructure removed as part of the decommission, not left behind.
How it works
- 01
Scope the decommission
Confirm which equipment, racks, or rows are in scope, and how your ITAD/data-destruction partner is involved.
- 02
Physical removal
Equipment is powered down, disconnected, removed, and staged, with documentation at each step.
- 03
Hand-off or coordination
Staged equipment is handed to your ITAD partner or held for pickup, per your instructions.
- 04
Final documentation
A complete removal log and photo record is delivered, closing the loop on what left the facility.
Frequently asked questions
Do you handle data destruction or e-waste recycling directly?
No — data destruction and certified recycling require compliance infrastructure (chain-of-custody certifications, R2/e-Stewards-type programs) that we don't hold. We handle the physical field labor — disconnection, removal, staging, and documentation — and coordinate directly with your existing ITAD/data-destruction vendor, or can point you to one.
Can you provide documentation for our audit or compliance records?
Yes — every decommission includes a written removal log and photo documentation tying specific assets to specific removal dates, useful for your own compliance and audit trail.
Do you work with our existing logistics/ITAD partner?
Yes, this is the standard model — we handle the physical on-site work and coordinate hand-off directly with whichever ITAD, recycling, or logistics partner you're already using.
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Learn more →Need data center decommissioning in Michigan?
Tell us the facility, task, and timeline — we'll confirm scope and get a technician scheduled.