kassering

Kassering is a term used in Scandinavian languages, notably Norwegian and Swedish, referring to the act or process of discarding, disposing of, or scrapping items that are no longer needed, obsolete, or not functional. It can apply to physical objects such as equipment, furniture, or machines, as well as to documents, waste material, or data. In many contexts kassering is part of asset management, records management, or waste handling, and may be subject to organizational policies.

In practice, kassering involves evaluating the lifecycle of assets to determine whether they should be reused, refurbished, recycled, sold, or discarded. For data and records, kassering also encompasses procedures to ensure secure destruction or erasure to protect sensitive information. The process typically includes inventory and documentation, assessment of disposal methods, and verification that the chosen method complies with applicable laws and policies. Methods of kassering vary by material and goal: recycling or refurbishing usable items; secure destruction for confidential information; incineration or landfill for non-recyclables; and proper handling of hazardous waste.

Regulatory and environmental considerations are common in kassering. Regulations may cover environmental impact, waste segregation, and the handling of hazardous substances, as well as privacy and data protection requirements for the destruction of records. Ethical practices emphasize reducing waste, extending product life where feasible, and choosing sustainable disposal options. The term itself is generally neutral and is used across administrative, industrial, and IT contexts to describe the final step in an asset’s or data’s lifecycle.