How to Destroy Non-Archival Records

• Are Agencies Required to Destroy Their Non-Archival Records?
• Can Records Be Donated Instead of Being Destroyed?

Methods...

• Methods for Destroying Electronic Records
  • WaTech OCIO's Media Handling and Data Disposal Best Practices (August 2013) (External Link)
  • How to Clean Up Your Outlook Calendar (Video - November 2016 - 2 minutes)
• Methods for Destroying Paper Records

Service Providers...

• Master Contracts from Department of Enterprise Services (external links)...
  • Document Destruction Services (Contract # 00419)
• Additional Services Available to State Government Agencies Only...
  • State Records Center

Documenting Destruction...

• Documenting the Destruction of Public Records
• Sample Destruction Log Templates...
  • State Agencies - Fillable PDF | Word ( Example of Completed Form )
  • Local Governments - Fillable PDF | Word (Example of Completed Form )