IT recycling resources, compliance guides & industry insights
Read the latest posts from Zero Tech Waste Ltd., the UK’s Free IT asset recycling service and leaders in the circular IT economy.
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6 questions to ask any IT recycling company before you book a collection
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Not all IT recycling companies operate to the same standard. These six questions will help you identify whether a provider can actually protect your business before you hand over your equipment. Read More
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10 items your business might not know are classed as WEEE
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WEEE covers far more than computers and servers. Here are ten common office items that fall under the regulations – and what to do if any of them have been going into general waste. Read More
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Office move IT disposal: what to do with the equipment you’re leaving behind
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Relocating or closing a site? This guide covers how to audit, decommission and clear redundant IT before the removal vans arrive – with certified data destruction and the documentation to close out the building. Read More
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Why every business should have an IT asset disposal policy
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An IT asset disposal policy turns ad hoc decisions about old equipment into a documented, repeatable process – and gives you the evidence trail to back it up when it matters. Read More
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Business computer recycling: when to retire hardware and build a refresh cycle that reduces waste
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When should you retire a business computer? This guide covers how to build an IT refresh cycle, when end of life IT equipment should be replaced, and how to connect disposal to certified business computer recycling. Read More
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Laptop recycling for business – recovering devices from remote workers
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Remote and hybrid working has scattered company laptops across hundreds of homes. This guide covers how to recover devices from leavers, close the data gap, and arrange certified disposal. Read More
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How to catalogue and prepare your IT assets before recycling
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Good IT asset inventory management starts before the recycler arrives. This guide covers what to capture, how to build an inventory, and how to prepare for collection day. Read More
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IT asset disposal the right way (and the mistakes to avoid)
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Disposing of old office IT equipment incorrectly puts your business at risk. This guide covers the right approach, common mistakes, and the documentation you need. Read More
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Why your business needs hard drive destruction certificates for audit trails
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A hard drive destruction certificate is more than compliance paperwork. It is the evidence your organisation needs when auditors, regulators, or investigators ask you to prove a device was securely destroyed. Read More
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Refurbishment vs recycling – how to get more from your business IT assets
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Most business IT equipment has more life left than organisations realise. Understanding when refurbishment is the right option can reduce waste and extend the value of your assets. Read More
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Laptop recycling for financial services: meeting FCA & GDPR requirements
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Regulated firms face specific FCA, PRA and GDPR requirements for laptop recycling. Financial services organisations need documented data destruction standards and full audit trails to demonstrate compliance. Read More
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What does truly sustainable IT recycling actually look like?
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What separates genuinely sustainable IT recycling from basic compliance? Five criteria, a checklist of questions, and what Zero Tech Waste does differently. Read More