Processed Locally in Livonia, Michigan

Stay Local.
Stay Secure.

Do you know where your retired IT equipment actually goes? Many recyclers ship devices overseas or shred everything for scrap metal. eLake processes everything locally at our certified Michigan facility — using modern NIST 800-88 standards, not obsolete methods.

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The Hidden Risks of Legacy Recyclers

Many electronics recyclers in Metro Detroit still operate on outdated models that put your organization at risk.

Overseas Shipping

Some vendors ship your retired devices to international markets where U.S. data protection laws do not apply. Once your data crosses the border, you have zero legal recourse.

Obsolete Standards

Vendors still using DoD 5220.22M — a standard from the 1990s — cannot reliably destroy data on modern SSDs, NVMe drives, or encrypted storage.

Random Audits Only

Spot-checking a fraction of devices means every unverified drive is a potential data breach waiting to happen.

Scrap-First Mentality

Vendors whose core business is scrap metal shred everything — destroying the resale value of working equipment and treating data security as an afterthought.

The eLake Approach

Modern. Local. Accountable.

Everything processed at our certified facility in Livonia, Michigan. Your data never leaves the state.

Processed in Livonia, MI

Your data never leaves Michigan. All processing at our certified local facility.

NIST 800-88 Standard

Current federal standard — not obsolete DoD methods from the 1990s.

100% Verification

Every single device verified. No random audits, no exceptions.

Serial Number Tracking

Individual Certificates of Destruction with serial numbers for every device.

Higher Value Recovery

Data wiping preserves drive value. Domestic remarketing returns more to you.

5 Active Certifications

R2v3, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, BBB A+. All current.

Same-Week Pickup

Fast response in Metro Detroit. Direct communication, not a call center.

Full Chain of Custody

Documented from your door to our facility. Complete accountability.

Legacy Recycler vs. eLake Tech

Data Standard
DoD 5220.22M (1990s)
NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 (current)
Verification
Random spot-checks
100% of every device
Processing
Shipped out of state/overseas
Livonia, MI — never leaves Michigan
SSD Support
Hard drives only
SSDs, NVMe, encrypted, all modern storage
Documentation
Generic batch certificates
Individual serial number tracking
Business Model
Scrap metal / international broker
Security-first ITAD partner

Common Questions

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