Not every product that enters a supply chain leaves it as a sale. Disposal is the final removal or destruction of goods that cannot be sold, reused, or economically recycled.

Reasons include expiry, damage, obsolescence, or regulatory prohibition. Methods range from landfill and incineration to certified destruction for sensitive or branded items. Environmental and data-security regulations increasingly govern how disposal is carried out and documented.

Logistics teams coordinate collection, transport to disposal sites, and certificates of destruction when required. Cost and compliance both matter; improper disposal can create legal exposure long after the goods are gone. Progressive companies treat disposal data as feedback that improves upstream quality and demand planning.

• Final removal or destruction of unsaleable goods
• Driven by expiry, damage, or obsolescence
• Subject to environmental and security rules
• Documented for compliance and process improvement