--- title: What is ITAD? description: TAD is an acronym for “IT Asset Disposition”. The most basic way to think of this is that an ITAD provider is where companies send unwanted or image: https://www.dmdsystems.com/hubfs/DMD%20Images/Import%2011.16.2020/EO%201.jpg --- - [About](https://www.dmdsystems.com/about) - [Careers](https://www.dmdsystems.com/careers) - [Partners](https://www.dmdsystems.com/partners) - [DMD Passport ® Login](https://passport.dmdsystems.com/) - [News](https://www.dmdsystems.com/news) Close - [ITAD Services](https://www.dmdsystems.com/en-us/itad-services) - [Decommissioning](https://www.dmdsystems.com/decommissioning) - [Logistics](https://www.dmdsystems.com/en-us/logistics) - [Inventory Management](https://www.dmdsystems.com/inventory-management) - [Data Destruction](https://www.dmdsystems.com/en-us/data-destruction) - [Value Recovery](https://www.dmdsystems.com/value-recovery) - [Electronics Recycling](https://www.dmdsystems.com/electronics-recycling) - [ITAD Solutions](https://www.dmdsystems.com/solutionsbyusecase) - [Asset Solutions](https://www.dmdsystems.com/solutionsbyusecase) - [Hardware Continuity Solutions](https://www.dmdsystems.com/hardware-continuity-services) - [Custom ITAD Programs](https://www.dmdsystems.com/custom-itad-programs) - [Complete Responsibility](https://www.dmdsystems.com/responsibility) - [Certifications](https://www.dmdsystems.com/en-us/certifications) - [ITAD Resources](https://www.dmdsystems.com/itad-resources) SEARCH CONTACT PHONE HOTLINE: [+1 (877) 777-0651](tel:+18777770651) E-MAIL: [secure@dmdsystems.com](mailto:secure@dmdsystems.com) [![DMDS1001VectorLogo\_Color-1](https://www.dmdsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DMDS1001VectorLogo_Color-1.jpg?width=120&height=74&name=DMDS1001VectorLogo_Color-1.jpg)](https://www.dmdsystems.com/) [![DMDS1001VectorLogo\_Color-1](https://www.dmdsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DMDS1001VectorLogo_Color-1.jpg?width=120&height=74&name=DMDS1001VectorLogo_Color-1.jpg)](https://www.dmdsystems.com/) - [ITAD Services](https://www.dmdsystems.com/en-us/itad-services) - [Decommissioning](https://www.dmdsystems.com/decommissioning) - [Logistics](https://www.dmdsystems.com/en-us/logistics) - [Inventory Management](https://www.dmdsystems.com/inventory-management) - [Data Destruction](https://www.dmdsystems.com/en-us/data-destruction) - [Value Recovery](https://www.dmdsystems.com/value-recovery) - [Electronics Recycling](https://www.dmdsystems.com/electronics-recycling) - [ITAD Solutions](https://www.dmdsystems.com/solutionsbyusecase) - [Asset Solutions](https://www.dmdsystems.com/solutionsbyusecase) - [Hardware Continuity Solutions](https://www.dmdsystems.com/hardware-continuity-services) - [Custom ITAD Programs](https://www.dmdsystems.com/custom-itad-programs) - [Complete Responsibility](https://www.dmdsystems.com/responsibility) - [Certifications](https://www.dmdsystems.com/en-us/certifications) - [ITAD Resources](https://www.dmdsystems.com/itad-resources) PHONE HOTLINE: [+1 (877) 777-0651](tel:+18777770651) E-MAIL: [secure@dmdsystems.com](mailto:secure@dmdsystems.com) [Alison Leslie](https://www.dmdsystems.com/news/author/alison-leslie) Dec 2, 2020, 1:33:50 PM 3 min read # What is ITAD? 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While there are thousands of companies who *can* provide IT asset data destruction, only a fraction of those are able to provide it in a safe and secure manner with the certifications and credentials to prove ability and efficacy while still mitigating the associated risk. There is more to ITAD than only data destruction. Without a provider that responsibly disposes of assets a company can be exposed to risks such as litigation, substantial fines, and irreversible brand damage. Ensuring that retired IT assets are disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner is of the upmost importance. Finding an ITAD provider who recycles electronics and components can be a simple process when an ITAD provider holds the accreditation’s to prove their environmental commitment. For example, DMD Systems consistently holds [R2 certification](https://dmdsystems.com/about/certifications/) to demonstrate this lasting commitment to environmental integrity while holding firm to a strict zero-landfill policy. An additional service that can often be available to consumers is re-marketing. [Re-marketing](https://dmdsystems.com/itad-it-asset-disposal/value-recovery/) can help to offset the cost of ITAD services to customers while furthering the environmental commitment of a company. DMD Systems also offers employee buyback programs, as well as charitable donation programs to asset our customers with getting valuable IT assets to a non-profit of their choosing. Please contact us at [Secure@dmdsystems.com](mailto:Secure@dmdsystems.com) to learn more about our other services and to get a custom quote for your project.   ![avatar](https://www.dmdsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alison%20(1).jpg?width=290&name=Alison%20(1).jpg) #### [Alison Leslie](https://www.dmdsystems.com/news/author/alison-leslie) #### COMMENTS ## RELATED ARTICLES ## [Alison Leslie Dec 2, 2020, 1:35:21 PM 2 min read Your ITAD Provider: Certified or Only Implied? How well do you know your ITAD provider? How well do you know ITAD industry specific certifications? There are a variety of ... Start Reading](https://www.dmdsystems.com/news/welcome-to-the-dmd-blog-0-0-0-0) ## [Alison Leslie Sep 23, 2020, 10:21:48 AM 5 min read Secure Data Destruction - NAID AAA Certification Professional service providers in the data destruction industry owe it to their customers to demonstrate a commitment to ... 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