IT Recycling FAQs
We recycle all types of electronic equipment including:
- Desktop computers and laptops
- Servers and networking equipment
- Monitors and displays
- Printers and photocopiers
- Mobile phones and tablets
- Telecommunications equipment
- Audio/video equipment
- Small electrical appliances
If you’re unsure about specific equipment, please contact us for confirmation.
We provide collection services across the UK. Contact us with your location details, and we’ll confirm coverage in your area and provide collection scheduling options that work for you.
Due to the high disposal costs of electrical items, we cannot accept the following items:
Fridges
Freezers
Kettles
Microwaves
Water Coolers
Televisions
Hifi or radios
Video Recorders
We typically arrange collections within 2-4 days of your initial enquiry. For urgent requirements, we offer expedited collection services. Our scheduling team will work with you to find the most convenient collection time.
We use industry-standard data destruction methods including:
- Multi-pass software wiping to government standards
- Physical hard drive destruction using industrial shredders
- Secure destruction of solid-state drives
All data destruction is performed by certified technicians and full documentation is provided.
Yes, we provide comprehensive certificates of destruction for all data-bearing devices. These certificates include device serial numbers, destruction methods used, date of destruction, and technician details. This documentation is essential for compliance and audit purposes.
No, simply deleting files or formatting drives does not permanently remove data. Sophisticated recovery tools can often retrieve “deleted” information. Professional data destruction using approved methods is the only way to ensure complete data elimination and protect against data breaches.
Yes. To our knowledge, we’re one of a few IT recycling companies to offer a yearly contract for businesses that would prefer to pay a single fixed fee for multiple collections throughout the year. This is ideal for businesses with a high turnover of IT equipment.
Whatever your needs, we’ll always give you a clear quote that reflects the level of service required.
Our pricing varies based on equipment type, quantity, location, and specific service requirements. We provide transparent, competitive quotes with no hidden charges. Asset recovery value from suitable equipment often helps offset collection and processing costs. Contact us for a detailed quote tailored to your needs.
Yes, collection charges apply based on your location, quantity of equipment, and scheduling requirements. We provide clear, upfront pricing for all collection services. Volume discounts are available for larger collections and regular commercial clients.
Some equipment may have residual value through refurbishment or component recovery. We assess all equipment for potential value recovery including:
- Working computers suitable for refurbishment
- Valuable components (memory, processors, graphics cards)
- Precious metal recovery from circuit boards
- Specialist equipment with resale potential
Any recovery value is applied to offset your recycling costs.
No, we believe in complete pricing transparency. All costs are clearly outlined in our quotes, including collection, processing, data destruction, and certification. There are no hidden charges or surprise fees.