We collect and recycle everything IT related
What we collect
This page gives you a general idea of what we handle — and almost all of it is free to recycle except where noted. See our frequently-asked questions or drop us an email if you have any questions. We are here to help.
How do I get a free collection?
We will collect from your premises free of charge — All you need to do is have at least 10 qualifying items for us to collect, and the collection will be free of charge from your premises.
Computers & laptops
We recycle all types of computers, laptops & computing equipment.
Desktop PCs
Desktop, workstations, all-in-ones, small form factors, micro computers.
Apple Mac Desktops
All Apple Macs: iMac, eMac, Mac Pro, Mac Studio, Mac Mini, all formats and generations.
Legacy computer systems
If you have an old BBC micro or an Sun UltraSPARC cluttering up a cupboard, we’ll recycle it for you.
Windows laptops
All types: business laptops, netbooks, Chromebooks, 2-in-1, ultraportable, ultrathin laptops
All brands: HP, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, ASUS, MSI, Microsoft, Samsung
Apple Laptops
Apple: MacBook pro, unibody, MacBook air, Retina MacBook pro…
Old Apple laptops: legacy MacBooks & MacBook Air, etc…
Specialist Laptops
Specialist varieties: Rugged, diagnostics, vintage, workstation, gaming laptops etc.
Servers & infrastructure equipment
We recycle all servers, network, data, telephony and power management equipment from offices, data centres, co-location facilities and more.
Servers
All form factors: Rack mount: 1U/2U/3U/4U, blade servers, high-density servers, multi-node servers, freestanding workstations & tower servers.
Any brand: Dell, HP (HPE), Lenovo, IBM, Cisco, Supermicro, Fujitsu, Oracle, Huawei, Inspur
We charge to collect large server racks & cabinets
We aim to collect racking & cabinets for free, but in some cases there may be a charge depending on the type and size of racking you need us to collect. Please contact us and ask for a quote – you can always send us a photo of the racking to help us quote.
Mobile devices & handheld equipment
We collect and recycle all types of mobile devices, including phones, tablets, EPOS hardware, etc.
Mobile phones
Mobile Phones: iPhone, Android, blackberry, windows phones, smart phones, flip phones, rugged phones, retro phones
iPads & Tablets
Tablets: Android devices, windows tablets, e-readers and kindles, rugged tablets, convertible tablets, graphics tablets
iPad: iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Pro — all generations and models.
Professional handheld devices
EPOS hardware: terminals, scanners, tablets, printers,
Card readers: any brand (Epson, Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, Star Micronics, ELO etc.)
Screens, displays & televisions
We offer nationwide collection and recycling of all your computer monitors, display & advertising screens.
Monitors & displays
Every type of monitor: LCD, TFT, LED, OLED, IPS, TN, VA, curved, ultrawide, 4K, gaming, touch screen, portable, HDR, professional, broadcast
Televisions
Televisions/TVs: All major brands (Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, TCL, Hisense, Vizio, Philips, Sharp, Toshiba) and types (LCD, LED, OLED, QLED, Mini-LED, Plasma, Smart, 4K, 8K, HDR, Curved, Flat, Ultra HD, 3D)
Commercial displays
Advertising & merchandising screens: All sizes of digital advertising/experience/merchandising screens typical of those used at events, in-store retail and experiential destinations such as theme parks and stadiums.
We charge to recycle some types of display
All charges are ex-VAT
- Monitors up to 32″, with working screens – FREE
- Monitors up to 32”, with cracked or broken screens – £7
- Monitors between 32–41” – £15
- Monitors over 41” – £1/inch
- Televisions (TVs) up to 41” – £15
- Televisions (TVs) over 41” – £1/inch
Printers & photocopiers
No matter the size or type of printers & copiers used in your business, if they are beyond repair or no longer needed, we can handle their disposal.
All types of printers
Office printers: laser printers, inkjet printers, multifunction printers (MFPs), network printers, wireless printers, duplex printers, EcoTank printers
Wide format printers: inkjet wide format printers, dye-sublimation printers, plotters, A0/A1 paper printers, CAD/GIS printers, large photo printers, signage and banner printers
industrial printers: label printers, thermal printers, 3D printers, barcode printers, direct-to-garment printers (DTG), screen printing equipment
Photocopiers
Copiers: mono copiers, colour copiers, multifunction copiers, digital copiers, analog copiers, desktop copiers, high-volume copiers
We charge to recycle very large printers & copiers
All charges are ex-VAT
- Printers and photocopiers (less than 30kg) – FREE
- Printers and photocopiers (exceeding 30kg) – £50
Storage media, peripherals and accessories
We securely destroy data found on hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), flash drives and all internal storage media, and we recycle all components and accessories. Find out about our secure data destruction process.
Peripherals and accessories
Internal storage devices: internal hard drives, SSDs, external hard drives, flash drives…
External devices: NAS devices, tape drives, tape cartridges, memory cards, USB sticks…
Peripherals and accessories
Peripherals and accessories: keyboards, mice, webcams, headsets, speakers, docking stations, styluses, joysticks…
Components and internal hardware
Chips, modules & componentry: CPUs, GPUs, RAM modules, hard drives, power supplies, motherboards, cooling fans, heatsinks, network interface cards, PCBs, optical drives
Specialist equipment
We collect and recycle all kinds of specialist equipment from all kinds of industries: AV, broadcast & media, healthcare & medical, lab & research environments, solar & power equipment… if it’s electrical then we can recycle it.
Audio visual (AV)
Sound: speakers, amplifiers, receivers, soundbars, subwoofers, microphones, mixers, headphones, accessories
Vision: projectors, displays, streaming devices, media players, cables, mounts
Broadcast and film: cameras, video switchers, audio mixers, studio monitors, teleprompters, lighting rigs, boom microphones, tripods, field recorders, editing equipment
Industry-specific equipment
Healthcare and medical: medical-grade monitors, diagnostic devices, EHR systems, telemedicine devices, medical imaging equipment, ultrasound machines, ventilators
Lab environments: spectrophotometers, oscilloscopes, microscopes, autoclaves, incubators, chromatography systems, PCR machines, fume hoods, analytical balances, water purification systems
Why Zero Tech Waste?
Our FREE* IT and electrical equipment recycling service offers nationwide collections with fully vetted staff to ensure WEEE and GDPR compliance — and we’re fully insured and accredited.
When we collect your IT recycling, we ensure that no processed items end up in landfill. Our commitment goes beyond environmental responsibility.
We prioritise data security by securely wiping your devices and drives. When we can’t – we physically destroy them.
Where possible, we carefully disassemble components to maximise recycling, helping to reduce the environmental impact of your tech upgrades.
Free collections when you recycle at least 10 laptops, PCs & servers (any combination). It’s also free to recycle almost all waste IT with us. Learn more.