Quick and efficient

Secure data center decommissioning

Keystone provides data center decommissioning services designed to simplify the process, protect sensitive data, and maximize the value of your retired IT assets. Whether you’re refreshing hardware, consolidating facilities, or fully shutting down a data center, Keystone acts as your trusted partner.

Thousands of satisfied customers since 2001. 

Data center decommissioning services for enterprise

We help you transition and decommission your data center, quickly and efficiently.

When transitioning between equipment or fully decommissioning a data center, Keystone creates a customized plan to remove excess hardware quickly, efficiently, and securely so your team can stay focused on core business priorities.

Our services include:

Safe & efficient on-site pickup

  • We will come to your site to deinstall, decommission, and remove all retired equipment

  • All retired equipment is carefully palletized, tagged, and handled by Keystone employees only.

Secure data destruction

  • We audit each asset by make, model, and serial number.

  • Securely destroy all data-bearing devices with our certified data destruction services.

Asset recovery & value return

  • We help you maximize ROI on decommissioned IT equipment by buying your outdated assets.

  • We offer two main purchasing options: revenue share program and outright purchase.
  • Environmental responsibility

  • We proudly maintain R2v3 certification, the industry’s leading standard for responsible electronics recycling.

  • We provide certificates, documentation, and detailed asset records through our client portal.
  • IT equipment we accept for decommissioning

    Keystone specializes in the secure removal and processing of a wide range of enterprise and data center equipment such as hard drives, computers, and more. 

    Why work with Keystone?

    We provide big business results with a small company feel.

    Simply put, we make all your IT assets disappear: securely, quickly and easily.

    • Fully-Compliant
    • Secure and reliable
    • Over 20 Years in ITAD
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    Turn erased assets into recovered value

    Once your devices are securely wiped and certified, Keystone can help you recover value through our asset value recovery program.

    Instead of sending usable equipment to recycling, we remarket qualified IT assets and return funds back to your organization.

    Need a solution for data center decommissioning?

    Tell us what you’re retiring, we’ll handle the rest.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is data center decommissioning?

    Data center decommissioning is the structured process of safely shutting down, removing, and disposing of IT and facility equipment from a data center.

    This includes secure data destruction, data erasure, asset value recovery, and certified e-waste recycling to ensure compliance, security, and environmental responsibility.

    What is included in Keystone’s data center decommissioning services?

    Keystone’s data center decommissioning services include on-site equipment deinstallation, secure logistics, on-site or off-site data destruction, asset value recovery and resale, and certified e-waste recycling with full documentation and chain of custody.

    Contact Keystone for more information or to schedule a data center decommissioning project.

    How do you ensure data security during data center decommissioning?

    Keystone follows strict chain of custody procedures and uses certified data destruction methods for all data-bearing devices.

    This ensures sensitive data is permanently destroyed and documented before equipment leaves the site or enters resale or recycling streams.

    Learn more about data destruction.

    Can Keystone help recover value from decommissioned data center equipment?

    Yes. Keystone evaluates eligible equipment for outright purchase or inclusion in a revenue share program. This allows organizations to recover value from retired data center assets and reinvest that capital into other business priorities.

    Learn how you can get money back on retired and decommissioned IT assets with asset value recovery.

    Do you provide documentation and reporting after decommissioning?

    Yes. Clients receive detailed reporting, including certificates of data destruction and recycling, asset disposition summaries, and chain-of-custody records for compliance and audit purposes through our online client portal.

    Learn more about our chain of custody.

    Our proud partner

    Philadelphia Children’s Foundation

    Keystone proudly partners with the Philadelphia Children’s Foundation (PCF), a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to closing the digital divide and expanding educational opportunities for underserved K–8 students. 

    PCF empowers children with technology, literacy resources, and hands-on learning experiences, giving them the tools to build 21st-century skills, explore their passions, and make positive choices for school, life, and future careers. 

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    5-star customer reviews

    Trusted by major institutions and companies across the US North East and servicing them globally.

    “Keystone Technology Management has been a fantastic partner for our E-cycling needs. ”
    "Their team is always willing to help, even on short notice, and they consistently deliver with professionalism and efficiency. The staff is friendly, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. We truly appreciate their support and reliability."
    Keith G.
     Manager, Logistics
    "Our trusted partner for electronic disposal for over 10 years"
    "Keystone Technology Management have been our trusted partner for electronic disposal for over 10 years, and they continue to exceed expectations. Most recently, they assisted us with a complex laptop lease return project, and their expertise truly simplified what could have been a logistical nightmare. If you're looking for a reliable, security-conscious technology disposal partner, I highly recommend Keystone Technology Management."
    William D.
     Senior Operations Management Leader
    " Keystone has always been a great partner"
    "Been working with Matt for years. Keystone has always been a great partner, and I have always shared their details with other partners. I look forward to working with the team again."
    Vinny R.
     IT Administrator
    "We work with Matt and his team several times a year with locations all across the country. "
    "Every interaction has been professional and prompt, and if any issues arise, they work to make it right ASAP. I would highly recommend Keystone."
    Charlie U.
     Manager Of Systems Administration