As organisations navigate the stringent requirements of the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, ensuring complete media sanitisation during hardware refresh cycles is a critical corporate mandate. Within the framework of comprehensive IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), Certus Software Erasure provides a definitive mechanism for sanitising functional storage media. [...]

We are thrilled to be talking once again about Mark’s incredible upcoming challenge: a grueling 250-mile Kindness Amble in aid of Canals, Cats and Canines. (Canal and River Trust and Battersea Dogs & Cats Home) While Mark isn't due to lace up his hiking boots and hit the trail for [...]

At Surplex UK Limited, we know that responsible IT asset disposal is about more than just data security and clearing out the storeroom, it’s a vital part of your company’s sustainability strategy. As businesses face increasing pressure to report on their environmental impact, having accurate, defensible data is no longer [...]

The landscape of corporate waste management is changing rapidly, and for businesses operating in or expanding into Wales. On 6 April 2026, the next major phase of the Workplace Recycling Regulations officially came into force. While the initial 2024 rollout forced workplaces to separate basic recyclables like glass, card, [...]

A royal seal of approval and a massive fundraising milestone, all before the walking boots are even laced up! Here at Surplex UK, we are incredibly proud to share some fantastic news about our very own Mark. In July, Mark will be embarking on a monumental challenge: The 250-mile Kindness [...]

As businesses continuously upgrade their digital infrastructure, the management of surplus, legacy, or end-of-life IT equipment becomes a critical operational challenge. Whether you are decommissioning a single server rack or clearing out an entire corporate network, compliant disposal is non-negotiable. Central to this process is the accurate application of EWC [...]

When it comes to secure data destruction, establishing Trust and adhering to E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness) principles are the foundations of corporate data security. Whether you are handling IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), upgrading your corporate infrastructure, or selling legacy tech, the physical destruction of data storage devices is [...]

The transition to digital is no longer a "sometime in the future" goal. The UK Government has confirmed that mandatory digital waste tracking will come into effect from October 2026. This isn't just a minor administrative tweak; it is a fundamental shift in the legal "Duty of Care." From this [...]

At Surplex UK, our mission has always been rooted in the circular economy, extending the life of IT assets to protect the environment. But sustainability isn't just about hardware; it’s about the ecosystems and communities we live in. That’s why we are incredibly proud to champion a remarkable journey: Mark’s [...]

UK businesses lose £1.4bn in hardware value every year by tracking assets like it’s 1999. Today, we’re fixing that. At Surplex UK, we’ve spent over two decades in the trenches of IT recycling. We’ve seen the same story a thousand times: a spreadsheet says a laptop is in a drawer [...]