Collect assets scheduled for retirement and disposal. Return assets to storage (such as the Definitive Hardware Store or DHS). Some retired assets will be restored to active use, while others will be disposed of.

Prepare assets for disposal by removing data and harvesting any useful or recyclable components. Recycle designated assets by making them available for reuse (see Ready and Control Asset). Once properly prepared, transfer assets to be disposed to a disposal site for final processing.

Notify the asset status of all assets being retired or disposed.