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Your Trusted Partner for IT Recycling and Data Destruction

Ensuring compliance, maximising value, and protecting your data.

ISO 14001
Certified

ICO Registered
Data Controller

30+ Years
Recycling Experience

Environment Agency
Licensed Carrier

JOSCAR
Registered Supplier

Focused Disposal & Data Security

Specialist Services for Data Protection & Compliant Waste Disposal

IT and Technology Recycling

Make sure your business complies with all environmental and legal requirements set by law, while also supporting the circular economy. Surplex UK Limited offers thorough, compliant and eco-friendly WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) recycling services throughout the UK, with a focus on IT and technology equipment.

Data Destruction and Sanitisation

Don’t just delete your data – destroy it. Surplex UK Limited provides certified and compliant data destruction and sanitisation services for all digital media, guaranteeing your sensitive information is permanently irrecoverable, on-site or off-site.

Battery & UPS Disposal

Safely dispose of your spent batteries and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units. Surplex UK Limited provides compliant and environmentally responsible disposal services for all types of hazardous batteries, ensuring your business meets strict regulations and protects the environment.

Comprehensive IT Solutions

Managed IT asset lifecycle, from collection to compliant disposal.

Asset Disposal

Surplex UK Limited ensures your IT and Technology Recycling & Data Destruction needs are handled in a way that not only meets your legal obligations, but also your organisational security requirements.

Surplex Enterprise: Large-Scale IT Disposals

Surplex Enterprise is our specialised service designed for large-scale, high-volume IT and technology disposals and upgrades. It’s specifically aimed at data centres and large corporations looking to recoup value from IT assets. All our standard secure and compliant IT asset disposition services are included , but these are specifically tailored to efficiently manage significant volumes of equipment for major organisations.

Why Choose Surplex UK Limited?

At Surplex UK Limited, our mission is to actively promote a sustainable digital future by providing secure, responsible and eco-friendly IT / technology recycling and disposal solutions. We help businesses and organisations safely dispose of outdated or unwanted electronic equipment, ensuring full data security and environmental compliance while maximising the value of reusable technology.

  • Over three decades of specialised experience in IT asset disposal, WEEE recycling and data destruction.

  • Certified processes for data wiping, degaussing, and shredding, providing complete peace of mind with full audit trails.

  • ISO 14001 certified, ensuring zero-landfill solutions and promoting a circular economy for electronic waste.

  • Registered with the ICO and Environment Agency, holding all necessary licenses for secure and legal operations.

  • JOSCAR registered supplier, demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards of compliance and capability for public and private sector contracts.

Testimonials from Our Clients

  • Great service for the safe disposal of electronic waste. Arranged through the website & organised by Mark. Booked in & collected professionally by Phil. Great service would recommend.

    Mike Hall
  • Very easy to work with, no hassles. Convenient collection times. Good communication. Complete documentation, including for secure deletion of data drives.

    Keith Norman
  • Always friendly service, manage your expectations in terms of collections and supply you with all the necessary paperwork to show your items are securely disposed of.

    Tanya Sutton

Frequently asked questions

Have questions about decommissioning your data centre? We’ve compiled answers to common inquiries to help you understand our secure, efficient, and compliant process. If your specific question isn’t here, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly for a personalised consultation.

Is your collection service really FREE?2025-11-19T08:27:51+00:00

Yes, our collection service is completely FREE across our entire service area including Greater London, Thames Valley (Reading, Slough, Bracknell), West Midlands (Birmingham, Coventry), Gloucestershire (Gloucester, Cheltenham), Worcestershire, Bristol, and South Wales (Cardiff, Newport).

Why is it free? We recover value from many IT assets through refurbishment, component recovery, and precious metal recycling. This allows us to offset collection costs and provide FREE collection to all our clients – whether your equipment has resale value or not.

There are no call-out charges, no collection fees, and no minimum quantities required. Our professional team uses GPS-tracked vehicles and standard collections (within one week) are completely free of charge.

How quickly can you collect our IT equipment?2025-11-19T08:28:17+00:00

Standard FREE collections are typically scheduled within one week of your request. For urgent requirements, we offer same-day and next-day collection services for an additional fee. Collections are scheduled at your convenience and can be arranged for specific times to minimize disruption to your business operations. Simply call us on 01684 252583 or request a quote online, and we’ll arrange a collection time that works for you.

What is included in your FREE service?2025-11-19T08:29:05+00:00

Our FREE collection service includes:

  • FREE collection across all our service areas (within one week)
  • FREE data erasure (certified software wiping) for all storage devices
  • FREE WEEE compliant disposal
  • FREE Certificates of Destruction
  • FREE WEEE Transfer Notes
  • FREE access to our online documentation portal

Additional paid services are available for same-day/next-day urgent collection and on-site hard drive shredding (physical destruction at your premises). For most businesses, our FREE data erasure service provides certified secure data destruction that meets GDPR, ICO, and ISO 27001 requirements.

What areas do you cover?2025-11-19T08:30:22+00:00

We provide IT recycling and data destruction services across a wide region of Southern England and South Wales. Our primary service areas include:

Greater London – All London boroughs
Thames Valley & Berkshire – Reading, Slough, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Windsor
Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire – Oxford, Milton Keynes, High Wycombe, Aylesbury
Wiltshire – Swindon, Salisbury, Chippenham
West Midlands – Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull, Wolverhampton
Gloucestershire & Cotswolds – Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Cirencester
Worcestershire – Malvern, Worcester, Evesham, Redditch
Bristol & Southwest – Bristol, Bath, Weston-super-Mare
South Wales – Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Vale of Glamorgan

We also serve surrounding counties including Herefordshire, Warwickshire, Somerset, and Monmouthshire. FREE collection is available throughout all these regions.

What IT equipment do you recycle?2025-11-19T08:31:04+00:00

We recycle all types of business IT and electronic equipment including:

Computing Equipment: Desktop computers, laptops, tablets, servers, storage devices, workstations
Networking: Switches, routers, modems, firewalls, patch panels, networking cabinets
Peripherals: Monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, copiers, fax machines
Mobile Devices: Mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, PDAs
Storage Media: Hard drives (HDD), solid-state drives (SSD), USB drives, backup tapes
Power: Batteries (all types), UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) units, power supplies
Telecom: VOIP phones, telephone systems, PBX systems
Cables & Accessories: All cables, peripherals, accessories, and components

There’s no minimum quantity – we’ll collect a single laptop or an entire data centre. If you’re unsure whether we can recycle something, just ask!

Do you accept broken or non-working IT equipment?2025-11-19T08:31:22+00:00

Yes, we accept all IT equipment regardless of condition. Whether it’s working, broken, damaged, or obsolete, we can recycle it responsibly. Even equipment that’s been in storage for years, water-damaged, or completely non-functional can be recycled. Our focus is on environmental compliance and secure data destruction, so the working condition doesn’t matter. All equipment is processed through our zero-to-landfill approach.

What certifications and documentation do you provide?2025-11-19T08:33:01+00:00

After processing your IT equipment, you receive comprehensive documentation including:

  • Certificates of Destruction – Proof that data has been securely destroyed
  • WEEE Waste Transfer Notes – Legal proof of compliant disposal
  • Data Wipe Reports – Detailed reports for every drive wiped
  • Asset Inventory Reports – Complete list of all items collected and processed
  • Audit Trail Documentation – Chain of custody from collection to final disposal

All documentation is available 24/7 through your secure online portal. You can download, print, or share certificates at any time – perfect for audits and compliance reviews.

What is WEEE and do I need to comply?2025-11-19T08:33:26+00:00

WEEE stands for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. It’s UK law (based on EU Directive 2012/19/EU) that requires all businesses to dispose of electronic waste responsibly through licensed, authorized facilities.

You must comply if: You’re a business disposing of any IT equipment, electronics, or electrical goods.

Why it matters: Improper disposal can result in fines up to £5,000 and damage to your reputation. You need a WEEE transfer note as proof of legal disposal.

How we help: We’re Environment Agency licensed waste carriers and handle all WEEE compliance on your behalf. You automatically receive WEEE transfer notes for every collection through your online portal. We take full responsibility for environmental compliance, so you don’t have to worry about it.

Are you licensed and certified?2025-11-19T08:34:12+00:00

Yes, we hold all necessary licenses and certifications:

Environmental:

  • ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management)
  • Environment Agency Licensed Waste Carrier
  • Zero-to-landfill commitment

Data Security:

  • ICO Registered Data Controller
  • GDPR compliant processes
  • Secure chain of custody procedures

Quality & Defence:

  • JOSCAR Registered Supplier

Staff & Insurance:

  • Fully insured
  • Professional uniformed staff

All certificates are available to view in your online portal, and we’re happy to provide copies upon request.

Get in Touch About Your IT Recycling Needs

We provide FREE IT recycling collection for organisations of all sizes across England and South Wales.

Whether you’re recycling a few old laptops, decommissioning a data centre, or need secure data destruction, our team will help you dispose of IT equipment compliantly and responsibly – at no cost to you.

Prefer to speak with us directly?

Call: +44 (0)1684 252583
Email: info@surplex.co.uk
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

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