Why Zero Tech Waste?
We provide a secure, ethical, and sustainable IT recycling service to UK businesses. We bring a wealth of expertise from our decade in the data destruction and IT recycling sector, and a bold commitment to secure, responsible practices.
Sustainable IT recycling services from a trustworthy UK business
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Leaders in the UK’s circular economy
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.
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.
Reuse over recycling
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:
- 100% WEEE-compliant by ensuring IT assets are processed responsibly.
- Zero landfill guarantee – everything is either reused or ethically recycled.
- Materials recovery – Circular economy solutions to extend the lifecycle of IT assets. Components such as plastics, circuit boards, and metals are extracted and reintroduced into the supply chain. Our recycling process ensures that valuable materials, including copper, aluminium, gold, and rare earth elements, are repurposed rather than wasted.
- No waste is 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’re campaigning for policy change and developments in the UK’s Circular Economy as active members of the All-Party Parliamentary Sustainable Resource Group. We’re also members of professional trade associations such as TechUK and the Federation of Small Businesses.
We help you meet your ESG & sustainability goals
We’re the first WEEE recycling company in the UK who go further than net zero. Work with us for secure, easy and compliant IT asset recycling that also benefits the planet. Find out more about sustainability & CSR and our carbon-negative promise.
Secure & compliant processes
Your data security is our top priority both during transit and on our premises. We follow strict GDPR and WEEE regulation practices. You can rely on our vetted, security-cleared personnel to handle your data-bearing devices with exceptional care and full compliance — including carrying out the secure destruction of any sensitive data. Additionally our fleet is equipped with full tracking capabilities, ensuring a thorough and audited solution.
- We’re registered with the ICO, Register of data protection: ZB782110.
- We’re fully insured: Our business insurance details (PDF).
Environment Agency licensed
Our Environment Agency licences allow us to carry and store e-waste, and to repair, refurbish or dismantle various types of WEEE so it (or its component parts) can be reused for their original purpose or recovered:
- Waste Carriers Registration: CBDU563597
- S1 — Storing waste in secure containers: WEX425489
- S2 — Storing waste in a secure place: WEX425489
- T11 — Repairing or refurbishing waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE): EXP/CP3147YL
- T4 — Preparatory treatments (baling, sorting, shredding etc) : WEX477017
We’re trusted by leading UK businesses
“I often get asked where we can send old tech to be recycled with the peace of mind that our data will be removed. We used Zero Tech Waste and were really impressed with the team. We had a quick convenient collection and have already received our certificate of destruction along with our carbon offset document.”
Lee Dugdale-Shutts, 1-Fix, Managed Service Provider
“Lauren was really helpful and very responsive, it made the process really easy and quick. Our collection driver, was also very friendly and made the collection easy and simple. Would definitely recommend this service to others!”
Gabrielle Gardiner, Malvern International, Education Sector
As part of consolidating our multiple sites, we had a large volume of unwanted and obsolete IT equipment, including servers, laptops, desktops, printers and monitors. We chose Zero Tech Waste because they were flexible in collecting all of our IT assets — something other companies were not able to offer — and they could move quickly, which was important as we were keen to empty our premises.
The team securely collected everything, permanently deleted all data free of charge, and ensured 100% of the equipment was recycled responsibly. On completion, we received a Carbon Offset Certificate, providing clear evidence of the environmental benefits. The service was both efficient and professional.
Emma Louge, Tempura Communications
We had a really positive experience with Zero Tech Waste. Booking was easy, and communication both over the phone and by email, was extremely prompt and clear.
James arrived at the agreed time to our office to collect a large number of PC monitors, cables, and other electrical equipment that had accumulated over more than ten years. He was very considerate, especially as we had meetings taking place at the time, and he worked efficiently while keeping any disruption to a minimum.
I’ve already booked another collection for our AV equipment. The prices are very reasonable, and I’ll definitely be keeping Zero Tech Waste’s contact details in my address book for future collections.
Magni Partners
Sustainable IT asset recycling in the UK
We offer flexible solutions, including secure wheelie bins for on-site collection or convenient bulk pickups from your premises. With our IT equipment collection service, you can recycle your redundant IT assets at no cost — it’s free when you recycle at least 10 laptops, PCs & servers (any combination), and it’s also free to recycle almost all waste IT with us.
Free nationwide collection
Typically, we can retrieve the collection within 24 to 72 hours of the initial enquiry. Our fleet is equipped with full tracking capabilities, ensuring a thorough and audited solution.
Fully insured & compliant
We follow strict GDPR & WEEE regulation practices, and we only employ vetted, security-cleared personnel to manage your IT recycling — including carrying out the secure destruction of any sensitive data. All certificates are provided.
Secure data destruction
Once collected, all items will undergo an inspection, and all necessary measures will be taken to destroy any sensitive or confidential data – with an option of individual asset tracking for those that require it.
Sustainable IT recycling
We aim to recycle 100% of your IT assets. No waste is exported to other countries, we process everything in the UK. Reduce your eco-footprint with our carbon negative promise.