Zero Post: Free, secure IT Recycling by courier

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Zero Post is our secure postal service for recycling smaller quantities of waste IT kit. The service and the shipping is FREE* for qualifying items.

  • We will send you a shipping label, which you can print.
  • You package your items then give them to our courier.
  • We recycle your items, including secure data deletion.
Computer disposal and recycling
We’re the UK’s only carbon-negative, NCSC-approved computer recycling and secure data destruction specialists. Learn more below.
What we recycle…
Computer recycling
Computers & servers

Everything from laptops and desktop PCs, Apple Macs, servers, telephony equipment and more.

Hard drive destruction
Hard drives & media

We securely destroy data found on all hard drives & storage media types.

Printer and copier recycling
Monitors & printers

We recycle all kinds of computer screens, printers and copiers.

Mobile device recycling
Mobiles & tablets

All types of mobile devices, including phones, tablets, EPOS hardware, etc.

See the full list

*Note that we make a charge for certain items due to the costs involved in dealing with them.

Recycle IT & electronics by post

How many boxes do you need to send?
Each box can weigh up to 30kg, if the box weighs more than this, please let us know and we can arrange for multiple labels or a collection by one of our team.
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FAQs about Zero Post
What is the Zero Post service?

If you have any unwanted or old electrical or IT equipment, you can send it to us and we’ll recycle it for free. We’ll even pay the shipping costs. Just fill out our collection form and box up the equipment. Once we have been in touch to arrange a preferred day for collection – we’ll send a trusted courier to collect the box(es).

When delivered to our secure facility, we recycle the equipment, send you a waste transfer note and certificate of data destruction, all free of charge. You are also welcome to drop off the box at your local post office, using the same label.

Is Zero Post really free?

Yes, in most cases it is completely free to recycle your old IT assets with Zero Post, but we do charge for certain items (you can check the list of chargeable items here). We may also charge if there isn’t very much equipment to be recycled — typically we look for 10 or more qualifying items. If you’re unsure what’s chargeable or qualifying, send us an email contact@zerotechwaste.com or call us on 0800 494 7778.

What is the maximum weight of a box for Zero Post?

The maximum weight per box is 30kg – if you think your equipment weighs more than this, we can arrange for extra labels. We can also arrange a collection of pallet(s).

Do you offer enhanced data destruction with Zero Post?

We do, and it’s just £5 (ex.VAT) per item.

For organisations requiring end-to-end asset tracking, we offer an enhanced service that includes a full audit trail and a Enhanced Certificate of Destruction for each individual device/disk. If you choose the enhanced data destruction service, for end-to-end asset tracking, there is a charge of £5 (ex. VAT) per disk/drive. You will receive an enhanced certificate detailing a full audit trail as the equipment is recycled and the data is destroyed.

We guarantee 100% destruction of your sensitive data, for everything we collect.

Our standard data deletion service, which is free of charge, provides a certificate of destruction confirming all data and/or media has been destroyed.

We offer an optional end-to-end asset tracking service, which includes a full audit trail and/or an Enhanced Certificate of Destruction for individual items, there is a £5 (ex-vat) fee per item. You will receive an Enhanced Certificate, detailing a full audit trail as the equipment is recycled and the data is destroyed.

Sustainable IT recycling services from
a trustworthy UK business

Driven by a mission to raise the standards of IT recycling, we are committed to solutions that limit waste in the UK and avoid exporting waste, contributing to pollution in other countries. At Zero Tech Waste, we’re not just recycling IT—we’re redefining the future of responsible and sustainable recycling.

Sustainable IT recycling
Recycle first, and no IT waste exports

Everything we collect is prioritised for reuse (after secure data sanitation), supporting the circular economy and minimising the carbon footprint that is required for recycling and materials recovery.

We recycle 100% of all your IT assets, with no waste exported to other countries. Everything is processed here in the UK, minimising mileage at every stage — we’re doing our best for the planet.

We offer 3 easy ways to recycle your IT waste

Secure handling
Secure operations you can trust

Your data security is our top priority both during transit and on our premises. Our skilled team of professionals hold the highest levels of security clearance, ensuring that all data-bearing devices are managed with exceptional care and full compliance.

Our fleet is equipped with full tracking capabilities, ensuring a thorough and audited solution.

What happens to your IT recycling?

Carbon-negative operations
Leading by example: carbon-negative operations

We go beyond industry norms by operating as a carbon-negative business, actively working to reduce our environmental impact.

From using electric vehicles for as many IT asset collections as possible, to supporting a robust tree-planting carbon offset program, every aspect of our operations is designed with sustainability in mind.

Find out more about our carbon negative promise

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