WEEE / IT Equipment Recycling

We collect used and unwanted IT equipment such as computers, laptops, printers, cables, portable devices and phones for environmentally responsible recycling.

Data Eliminate’s services are carried out in line with the WEEE Directive (European legislation covering the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). Waste Transfer Notes/ Certificates of Recycling are provided as required.

The WEEE rules are that any company that disposes of more that 200kg a year (equivalent to about 20 PC Towers) has a legal obligation to ensure all electrical equipment is disposed of using an Environment Agency approved provider. Documentation (a Waste Transfer Note) is required on disposal of WEEE to prove compliance.

We work very hard to recycle customers' electrical and computer waste in the most environmentally efficient way. As evidence of that, we :

• Operate an independently audited ISO 14001 Environmental Management system which embodies a commitment to continually improve our environmental performance
• Are registered with the Environment Agency
• Are verified as providing an environmentally friendly serviceas part of our CCT Mark service by CESG, the UK Government's Information Assurance authority.

All WEEE (IT waste) we handle goes to Environment Agency approved recycling facilities or is refurbished for future use. We are continually researching ways to extract more environmental value out of WEEE . For example, the more detailed separation of metals at disassembly of hard disks the higher the purity and value of the metals when smelted.

The data destruction and recycling of each item we handle can be serial number tracked on Certificates of Destruction and Waste Transfer Notes if required.

Environmental Outcomes of Data Destruction Methods

In disposing of your used IT equipment, our first priority is the complete destruction of your organization's sensitive information.

The recycling outcomes for IT equipment and computer media post data destruction depend on the data destruction method(s) used.

To illustrate this, below is an idea of the relative environmental friendliness (in descending order/ most favourable first) of four main destruction options for computer hard drives.

Please contact us for further advice.

The WEEE Directive
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Regulations (WEEE Regulations) introduce new responsibilities for businesses and other non-household users of WEEE. This includes business, schools, hospitals and government agencies. These organisations need to ensure that all separately collected WEEE is treated and recycled.

The Environment Agency