Why choose us

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There are over 500 registered IT disposal companies in the UK, the majority of which were established after the introduction of the WEEE Directive in 2007. What is of most concern is that an alarming number of these companies are not providing a bonafide service, which could leave you liable.
Legislation regarding IT disposal (WEEE Directive) is complicated enough so to assist you in selecting a reputable disposal company, we have put together a number of basic questions to ask and information you should request, including some tricks of the trade to look out for.

  1. Do they have a Waste Carrier license?
    Mandatory legal requirement.

  2. Do they have a Waste Management license?
    This is currently a contentious issue as many IT disposal companies are trading under exemption licenses thus saving considerable cost. We would strongly recommend that you choose an IT disposal company with a Waste Management license for the added peace of mind.

  3. Can they provide sample WEEE documentation?
    The IT recycling company you use must provide you with both a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note and a Duty of Care Transfer Note on the day of collection. These forms have to be signed by representatives of both the customer and the disposal company.

  4. Can they provide a sample asset report?
    Although not a legal requirement a reputable disposal company should provide you with an asset report providing you with a detailed breakdown of equipment collected. A useful report will include:
    • Equipment make & model
    • Equipment specification
    • Serial number
    • Customer asset number
    • Grade or condition
    • Percentage of raw materials recycled.

  5. Can they provide a sample data erase certificate?
    There have been a number of high profile cases over the years where leading companies have fallen foul of the data protection act by allowing sensitive and/or privileged information to reach the public domain. In most cases this can be traced back to the IT disposal company who simply did not take appropriate measures to erase or safeguard their client’s information. Our data erase software is recognized to MOD & USA Government Restricted Standard and a basic wipe which is free of charge.
    This process securely and permanently removes the entire contents of the drive, and is therefore environmentally friendly as it allows the drive to be safely used again. Our data destruction service guarantees high security and full compliance with the Data Protection Act and the WEEE directive on waste management.
    Any device which fails the wiping process will be disassembled and the drive platters are physically destroyed enabling the rest of the device to be recycled safely and securely in an environmentally friendly manner.
    For more information please contact us.

  6. Do they use their own vehicles and drivers?
    In terms of sensitive data your equipment is at its most vulnerable between the points of collection and return to the disposal company, yet many IT disposal companies (including some well known ones) continue to use 3rd party carriers to collect your equipment, although they won’t always tell you this at the time. Ask your prospective disposal company to confirm their transport arrangements.

  7. Look out for the hidden costs
    Always check that your quotation includes everything. Many companies will charge you extra for things, some examples are as follows:
    • Additional cost for keyboards, mice and cables
    • Additional cost for data erase that actually meets recognised standards
    • Additional cost for all IT equipment collected


If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to either call or email us.