How it works
What we collect
An indication – but not exhaustive list – of the equipment we can recycle, and details on what qualifies for free collection.
FAQs
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.
Secure data destruction
A look at the three ways we can securely destroy data on your hard drives and storage media.
Waste Hierarchy
The ‘Waste Hierarchy’ prioritises waste management methods based on their environmental impact.
Carbon negative WEEE recycling
We help your business to reduce its eco-footprint by collecting and recycling redundant IT equipment — supporting ESG goals and the circular economy. We do this through reuse, recycling and by offsetting more carbon than our operations generate. Join us in our mission as a positive force for environmental change in the world.
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. We’re here to help, and will advise you on the most appropriate method for your needs.
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.
It’s easy to recycle e-waste with us
- We collect for free if you have at least 10 laptops, PCs & servers to recycle (any combination of these).
- Secure data destruction, fully certificated and WEEE & GDPR compliant
- We are 100% carbon negative, and leaders in the UK’s circular economy
- Whether you’re looking for a one-time solution or ongoing support, we 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.