Step 1. Erase all data from all storage drives in desktops, laptops, mobile devices and any other data storage devices before the equipment is collected for disposal.

*This is a required step prior to submission. If you cannot complete, please contact the Church Global Service Center at 1-855-537-4357 

For instructions on how to perform a Secure Erase:

a. Click HERE for a Windows device

b. Click HERE for a MAC device

c. Click HERE for an iPad

Step 2: Prepare the Assets for Disposal

Before you begin, please have your Asset Disposal Form [click here to download the form] filled out and ready to upload. You will be asked to upload this later in the process.

Please note when filling in your disposal form:

• Fill out the Asset Disposal Form completely

• Serial Numbers or Asset Tags are required for the following items: Desktops, Laptops, Monitors, TVs, Copiers, Printers, and Tablets.

• Peripherals do NOT require serial numbers or a separate line item. (i.e. "12- keyboards and mice" is acceptable)

• For Monitors, you must designate the type (i.e. LCD Monitor- flat panel or CRT Monitor -this is the old tube style)

• For Copiers, list under Model whether they are floor standing with multiple paper trays or a desk sitting model

• Feel free to add lines to the form. There is no quantity limit.

• Save the document to your desktop as an Excel or PDF file and title it something you can remember to upload as the last step of your submission.

• Approximate weights are required. Reference the sample list below:

For a step-by-step video of this process using Microsoft Excel, click HERE

For a step-by-step video of this process using Google Sheets, click HERE

Step 3: Contact Information

Please fill out the contact information fields below for yourself and the facility. A TAMS customer service representative will determine the best method for your situation and will be contacting you with instructions within approximately one (1) business day after submission.

Step 4: Pick-Up Location Information

Step 5: Asset Disposal Form Upload

If the number of surplus items is more than 10, or they are larger items (large copiers, large printers, televisions, etc.) YOU DO NOT NEED TO BOX OR PACKAGE THESE ITEMS.

Some situations DO require boxing or packaging.

Please box and package when these conditions occur:
1. If the number of surplus items is less than 10, and/or
2. The items are small enough to ship via UPS, and/or
3. The items potentially have significant resale value (laptops, switches, etc.)

You will be asked to either package up and ship the equipment at a UPS or FedEx Kinkos or we will send hands to pack your equipment and pick up with a truck. 

We know that situations vary from location to location. Your TAMS customer service rep can help you determine the best method for your situation and will be contacting you with instructions within approximately 1 business day after submission.