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Free, secure and responsible IT recycling throughout the UK.
IT Recycling Exchange connects organisations with our nationwide network of trusted, fully authorised IT recycling partners — completely free of charge.
From collection and secure data destruction through to environmentally responsible recycling and certification, there is no charge to your organisation for this service.
100% Free.
Multiple Recycling Partners.
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Who can use IT Recycling Exchange?
Our free IT recycling service is available to organisations throughout the UK, including:
- Businesses and commercial organisations
- Schools, colleges and universities
- NHS and healthcare organisations
- Local authorities and government organisations
- Charities and not-for-profit organisations
How it Works
Our aim is simple: to make secure, compliant IT recycling easier
for UK organisations — and completely free.
The process is simple. Complete our short enquiry form opposite. We'll review your requirements and identify the most suitable recycling partner from our nationwide network of approved IT recycling companies.
We'll provide full details of the recycling company selected, including their relevant Environment Agency authorisations, licences and certifications. Once you're completely happy to proceed, we'll coordinate a convenient collection date with the recycling partner on your behalf.
All equipment is processed securely and responsibly in accordance with data protection and environmental requirements, including appropriate data destruction and recycling procedures.
Following processing, you'll receive waste transfer documentation, asset reports and certificates confirming data destruction.
Best of all, this service is 100% free to your organisation.
What does our FREE Service include?
All our Recycling Partners offer this service as standard:
- Free collection of your redundant IT equipment
- Secure data destruction with certification
- Full transparency about the recycling company handling your equipment
- Environmentally responsible recycling with a zero-landfill commitment
- GDPR-compliant data handling
- Recycling partners with appropriate ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001 certifications
- Environment Agency authorised
- Relevant collection, waste transfer and data destruction documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know my equipment will be recycled responsibly?
That's one of the main reasons for using IT Recycling Exchange.
Once we know what equipment you have and where you're based, we'll identify an appropriate recycling partner from our UK network.
Most importantly, you'll know who is handling your equipment before the collection takes place.
If the whole service is free, how does IT Recycling Exchange make money?
Our service is funded by our recycling partners — not by you.
Our commercial arrangements with recycling partners allow us to provide the collection, recycling and data destruction service to qualifying organisations completely free of charge.
Is there a minimum quantity for a free collection?
Minimum collection quantities can vary depending on your location, the type of equipment involved and the recycling partner servicing your area.
Simply complete our enquiry form with an approximate list of what you have and your postcode.
What happens to the data on our equipment?
Data security is a fundamental part of responsible IT disposal.
Your selected recycling partner will use appropriate professional data destruction processes, and certification will be provided confirming the work undertaken.
If you have specific data security requirements, please tell us when making your enquiry so that we can select a recycling partner with the appropriate capabilities.
Can you provide asset reports?
Yes. Our recycling partners can provide: Detailed asset reporting • Asset tracking • On-site data destruction • Hard-drive destruction • Serial number recording • Bespoke reporting and certification.
Simply tell us when completing the enquiry form and we'll match you with a recycling partner that can provide them.
What equipment can you collect?
Our recycling partners can handle a wide range of technology, including:
PCs • Laptops • Servers • Tablets • Mobile Phones • Monitors • Printers • Networking Equipment • Storage Devices • Telecoms Equipment • Peripherals. Have something that isn't listed? Just ask us.