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How to Destroy Non-Archival Records

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 )