Digital healthcare adoption has expanded rapidly across Georgia. Facilities now rely on a wide range of electronic devices, including:
As these technologies evolve, so does the volume of medical e-waste. Many devices store sensitive patient data and contain hazardous components such as lithium batteries, mercury, and lead. Equip Recycling ensures responsible disposal and secure handling of these assets.
IT directors, officers, and facility managers are responsible for managing secure and environmentally sound disposal of retired medical equipment. Equip Recycling supports these roles by providing authorized processes and full documentation.
Secure disposal of healthcare IT assets requires accredited data destruction, serial number documentation, and full reporting that meets both state and federal regulations. In the current regulatory environment, proper disposal is not optional. It is a mandatory safeguard for patient privacy and institutional accountability.
Disposing of healthcare IT and medical devices requires specialized expertise. General e-waste recyclers often lack the tools and credentials to handle complex systems such as surgical monitors, diagnostic imaging machines, and connected lab instruments.
To choose the right medical ITAD provider, verify the following below.
Equip Recycling meets these criteria and supports healthcare facilities across Georgia with secure, responsible, and sustainable recycling solutions. We understand the regulatory landscape and provide the documentation needed to stay audit-ready.
Healthcare organizations manage electronic protected health information, or ePHI. This includes medical records, diagnostic results, and billing details. Hospitals, clinics, private practices, and their IT vendors are required by federal law to secure this data against breaches, misuse, and unauthorized access. Non-adherence leads to financial penalties, reputational damage, and loss of patient trust.
Effective data protection includes secure disposal of data-bearing devices, encryption of sensitive information, role-based access control, employee training, and audit trails that detect unauthorized activity. These measures are not optional. They are legal obligations tied to institutional integrity and public confidence.
Medical data must be handled and destroyed according to multiple federal laws. The most relevant are listed below.
