The Ark

Secure, Sustainable, and Value-Creating IT Disposal

The Ark helps organisations safely decommission their IT equipment while unlocking value, protecting data, and reducing environmental impact. Instead of sending outdated devices to landfill, we provide a secure, auditable, and circular pathway that prioritises reuse, refurbishment, and responsible recycling.

Why organisations partner with The Ark

Modern businesses face three growing challenges when disposing of IT assets:

  • Data security risk – Old devices can still contain sensitive information, even after a factory reset.

  • Environmental pressure – E-waste is the fastest-growing waste stream globally, with increasing ESG and sustainability expectations on corporates.

  • Lost value – Shredding or dumping equipment eliminates any opportunity to recover financial or social value from assets.

The Ark provides a safer, smarter alternative that mitigates risk while creating measurable impact.

How our process works

We make secure IT disposal simple and transparent through a four-step process:

  1. Secure Collection – Devices are safely collected from your site or shipped to The Ark for processing.

  2. Certified Data Erasure – All data is permanently destroyed using the NIST 800-88 (3-Pass) Media Sanitation Standard. You receive certificates for audit and compliance.

  3. Asset Reporting – You receive a detailed report for each device, including serial numbers, specifications, and final outcomes.

  4. Reuse & Value Creation – Where possible, devices are refurbished and redeployed into schools, small businesses, or made available through staff buy-back programmes. Recycling is used only as a last resort.

Why choose The Ark?

  • New Zealand focused on reuse, not landfill – We prioritise extending the life of technology rather than disposing of it.

  • Trusted by schools, corporates, and SMEs – We work with organisations of all sizes, with a proven and reliable process.

  • Flexible solutions – Our services can be tailored to suit IT teams, procurement departments, and sustainability leaders.

  • Circular economy approach – We help organisations demonstrate real sustainability outcomes, not just compliance.

Our promise

By partnering with The Ark, your organisation can securely erase sensitive data, reduce environmental impact, recover value from aging devices, and contribute to a more sustainable digital future for New Zealand.