Why Choose a Product Destruction Service?

There are two main reasons for a company to use a product destruction service.

Reason 1- the product is not safe for the end consumer.

Reasons for safety can vary. High lead content is a popular safety issue that leads a company to opt for product destruction. Anything that has too many parts of lead content—from a toy, statue or shoe—cannot be sold in the United States. It should also be noted that once lead comes into the equation, the product destruction solution changes because too much lead can change your product into a “hazardous waste,” as labeled by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation.

The product destruction service must know if there is or isn’t lead content in the product. This way, the certified destruction will transpire in a safe way for those handling it and the environment. It will also keep your company in compliance with any environmental and transportation laws.

Reason 2- Defunct Product

Companies can’t sell defective products. In order to protect their brand’s image, the company must make sure that the product works properly and that every detail is perfect and up to standard. A large company works hard to reach a certain image and a crooked logo or malfunction can really damage their brand’s identity. Certified product destruction is really the only option to ensure that the company is completely protected from any liabilities.

A note of warning for companies searching for a product destruction service. These services are an investment. If a product destruction service company says they will do it for free, there is a 99 percent chance products are being resold elsewhere. It may not be resold in the US, but it will be sent to a third-world country. Do not be fooled by the company saying they are going to retrieve precious metal off of a little circuit board residing in your product. Product destruction usually entails a tremendous amount of logistic, labor and disposal costs.

For any more information, feel free to contact us. We’ve been doing certified product destruction a long time. Also check out the Product Safety & Recall Group on Linkedin for more information.