IT recycling charges: what’s free and what isn’t
With us, most IT recycling collections are free. Find out what qualifies, what carries a charge, and any equipment we don’t accept.
Is my IT recycling collection free?
Key takeaways
Key Takeaways
- Free IT recycling collection is available for 10 or more qualifying assets like laptops and PCs.
- Almost all other WEEE can also be recycled at no extra cost if included in the same collection.
- Certain items, such as large displays or smartboards, incur IT recycling charges based on specific criteria.
- Data destruction is free for all IT assets, with enhanced tracking available for £5 per device.
- Households can recycle items not covered by free services through local recycling centres.
Our Free IT recycling collection service is available when you have 10 or more qualifying assets to recycle, for example any combination of laptops, desktop PCs and servers. That means free computer recycling is available as part of your qualifying collection – any make and any condition.
Once you meet this threshold, we’ll also recycle almost all other WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) included in the same collection at no additional cost.
For the small number of items that don’t qualify for free collection, we’ve published our IT collection charges in full below. Our IT recycling charges are transparent, with no hidden fees or unexpected costs. Our free collection service is available across mainland UK, so your location does not affect your eligibility.
If you’re wondering how we can offer free recycling, or how to distinguish a genuine free service from one that isn’t, read our guide explaining how free IT recycling works and what to look for when choosing a recycling partner.
What qualifies for free IT collection?
- Laptops, desktop PCs, workstations and all-in-ones, of any brand or age
- Servers, networking equipment, telephony and power management equipment
- Mobile phones, tablets and EPOS hardware
- Monitors and displays up to 30 inches, with a working screen
- Printers and copiers under 30kg
- Hard drives, SSDs and other storage media, peripherals and accessories
- AV and media equipment
- Specialist equipment, including healthcare, lab, solar and power generation devices
What doesn’t qualify for free collection?
| Displays up to 30 inches with a cracked or broken screen | £7 each |
| Displays over 30 inches, working or broken | £1 per inch |
| Interactive whiteboards and smartboards, any size or condition | £1 per inch |
| Printers and copiers over 30kg | £75 each |
| Large server racks and cabinets | Charged depending on type and size, get in touch for a quote |
Items we don’t recycle
- CRT (cathode-ray tube) screens, due to the hazardous materials they contain.
- Fridges, freezers, water coolers, air conditioning units and other refrigeration equipment, due to the hazardous materials they contain.
Households can get help recycling the above items through the Recycle Your Electricals site. For businesses, please contact us, we would be happy to sign post you to the best option.
Are there any charges for data destruction?
All data is destroyed free of charge as standard on all IT assets. We also offer an enhanced service for individual asset tracking at £5 per device ex-VAT.
Whatever you’re recycling, your data is protected throughout. See our secure data destruction page for how we handle data-bearing devices, or our accreditations and compliance page for the credentials behind every collection.
Household IT recycling charges
IT collection charges for households depend on whether the equipment meets the minimum number of qualifying device criteria. If you are a non-business customer and want to recycle individual devices sustainably please locate your nearest recycling centre.
Here’s why businesses trust us to recycle their IT
Secure, carbon-negative IT recycling with free qualifying collections, data destruction and certificates always provided.
Free qualifying collections
Free for 10+ qualifying laptops, PCs or servers.
Secure data destruction
Sensitive data handled properly.
Certificates provided
Documentation for your records.
Carbon-negative recycling
Responsible, reuse-first processing.
Frequently asked questions
Not if the extra items are free-qualifying and your total still meets the 10-item threshold. If anything you add falls into a chargeable category, such as an oversized display or a server rack, that item is charged as listed above and confirmed with you before it’s collected. Just tell our driver on the day and we’ll be happy to help.
No. We collect nationwide across the UK at no extra cost, so free collection isn’t limited to any particular region.
Get in touch before booking if you’re not sure your collection will meet the threshold. We’ll confirm whether it qualifies for free collection or let you know what, if anything, would be charged.
No. A standard Certificate of Destruction and Carbon Offset Certificate are provided free with every collection. If you need individual wiping reports per device, our enhanced data destruction service costs £5 (ex. VAT) per asset.
No. We operate electric vehicles wherever possible, including for inner-city and ULEZ collections, so there’s no separate charge or surcharge for these areas.
If a collection is chargeable, we’ll provide an invoice in advance. You can pay securely by credit card or PayPal before collection.
Yes you can. As long as each collection meets the minimum number of qualifying devices.