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?
Free collection for 10+ qualifying laptops, desktop PCs or servers.
- Most other WEEE can be included free as part of a qualifying collection.
- Some bulky, specialist or difficult-to-process items have recycling charges.
- Non-qualifying collections are quoted individually.
- We confirm all charges before booking.
- Certificates are always provided.
- In some circumstances we may have to make a collection charge, but this will always be quoted in advance. Typically this is for specialist equipment or items located far from our base in Reading.
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, regardless of make, model or 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.
Some items are more complex, costly or time-consuming to collect, transport or recycle. Where specific recycling charges apply, we’ve published those item charges below so you know what to expect.
If your collection does not meet the free collection threshold, or involves bulky, specialist, low-value or difficult-to-handle equipment, we’ll provide a clear quote before booking. Collection costs can vary depending on the type and quantity of equipment, your location, site access, vehicle requirements, processing work and whether the items have recoverable reuse or recycling value.
We’ll always explain any collection or recycling charge before you commit, so there are no hidden fees or surprise costs.
Our free qualifying collection service is available across mainland UK, so your location does not affect your eligibility when the collection meets the qualifying asset threshold. 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.
Which assets do we recycle for free?
These are items we will recycle without any additional charge.
- 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, plotters and photocopiers under 30kg
- Hard drives, SSDs and other storage media, peripherals and accessories
- AV and media equipment
Items we charge to recycle
All prices are quoted ex. VAT
| 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, plotters and photocopiers over 30kg | £75 each |
| Large server racks and cabinets | Charged depending on type and size, get in touch for a quote |
| Laptop caddy/trolley | £100 |
Items we don’t recycle
We can’t accept CRT (cathode-ray tube) screens, due to the hazardous materials they contain.
We also don’t recycle 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 at Recycle Your Electricals. For businesses, please contact us, we will signpost 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.