How it works
What we collect & FAQs
An indication – but not exhaustive list – of the equipment we can recycle, plus FAQs on our charges and service.
How to recycle your business IT waste
A simple guide to recycling your waste IT with us — how to plan, arranging a collection and what happens afterwards.
How to deal with household e-waste.
Here is a handy guide on where you can take your old computers and electronic devices, when recycling as an individual.
Recycling checklist
A printable document to help you easily keep track of the the assets you need to recycle.
Waste Hierarchy
The ‘Waste Hierarchy’ prioritises waste management methods based on their environmental impact.
It’s easy to recycle e-waste with us
- Free, nationwide collections
- Secure data destruction
- WEEE & GDPR compliant
We offer free collections from your premises when there’s 10 or more qualifying items. We guarantee 100% destruction of your sensitive data and you will receive a Certificate of Destruction when the items have been recycled. Whether you’re looking for a one-time solution or ongoing support, we’re here to make IT recycling simple, sustainable, and stress-free.
Book a collection
We collect IT waste from your premises at a convenient time. Fully secure, tracked and certified. Free when there’s 10 or more qualifying items.
Zero Bin
A secure on-site bin for recycling IT waste. You pay for the initial cost of the bin, and the recycling is free when there’s at least 10 qualifying items inside.
Zero Post
Recycle with our free and secure postal service, Zero Post. We’ll send you a shipping label, you package your items then give them to our trusted courier and we do the rest.
Secure data destruction
It is important to properly erase all sensitive data when you dispose of redundant IT assets. Here’s a quick look at three methods we use at Zero Tech Waste: data wiping, degaussing, and shredding. Each method has its own benefits, depending on your priorities for security and sustainability.
Data Wiping
Data wiping is the preferred, and eco-friendly method for securely erasing sensitive information. Overwriting data on hard drives and other storage devices ensures the information cannot be recovered or accessed by others. This approach also allows equipment to be reused, reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability.
Degaussing
Degaussing is a process that destroys data on devices such as hard drives, by eliminating the magnetic field. While highly effective at destroying data, it renders the device unusable and is less environmentally friendly compared to data wiping.
IT Asset shredding
Shredding physically destroys IT assets by breaking electronic devices into fragments no larger than 6 mm. This process completely destroys the hard drive’s platters, mechanisms, and electronic components, ensuring that all data is irretrievable.
We’re here to help, and will advise you on the most appropriate method for your needs.
