IT equipment disposal guides
Straight answers on cost, methods and what to expect.
How much does IT equipment disposal cost in the UK? (2026 guide)
Typical 2026 UK prices for business IT collection, certified data erasure, hard drive shredding and server room clearances, plus when disposal can be free.
IT disposal and UK GDPR: how to destroy data on old equipment
What UK GDPR means for old laptops, servers and drives, the difference between wiping and shredding, and the standards and certificates to ask for.
WEEE regulations for businesses: disposing of IT equipment legally
How the WEEE Regulations and Duty of Care apply to business IT disposal, which items are hazardous and what paperwork you need.
How to choose an IT disposal company: questions to ask and red flags
What to check before hiring an IT asset disposal provider in the UK, including carrier registration, data destruction evidence, chain of custody and warning signs.
On-site vs off-site hard drive shredding: which do you need?
A plain comparison of on-site and off-site hard drive shredding in the UK, covering cost, security, chain of custody and when each is the right choice.
How to prepare IT equipment for disposal: a step-by-step checklist
What your IT team should do before an IT disposal collection, from backups and account removal to MDM release, activation locks and on-the-day logistics.
Donating or selling old business computers: the rules and the risks
How UK organisations can donate, sell or give old IT equipment to staff, charities or schools safely, covering data, electrical safety, software licences and paperwork.
IT disposal for schools, GP surgeries and clinics: what to get right
Practical guidance for UK schools, academies, GP surgeries, dental practices and clinics disposing of IT equipment holding pupil or patient data.