Why Secure Battery & UPS Disposal is Critical
Batteries and UPS units are essential power sources, but their end-of-life management presents unique challenges. Improper disposal can lead to severe risks for your business and the environment:
Surplex UK Limited offers a fully compliant and secure disposal service for all battery types and UPS units, mitigating these risks and ensuring responsible management.
Why Choose Surplex UK Limited?
Partner with the Family that Protects Your Data: the Surplex team is ready to provide a tailored disposal strategy that protects your data and the planet.
Our Promise: Every piece of equipment that enters our Gloucester facility is treated with a “Security-First” mindset. Whether it is a single laptop or a data centre decommissioning project, our family’s name is on the line, and we take that responsibility seriously.
Our Process & What’s Included
At Surplex UK Limited, we provide a transparent and meticulously managed process for WEEE recycling, ensuring all materials are handled responsibly and compliantly. Our comprehensive service covers all aspects of sustainable electronic waste management.
Our Compliant WEEE Recycling Process:
- 1Assessment & Consultation: We identify the types and quantities of batteries/UPS units requiring disposal and discuss any specific handling requirements.
- 2Secure Collection & Packaging: Our trained teams collect your batteries/UPS units, ensuring proper containment and packaging in accordance with hazardous waste regulations.
- 3Licensed Transport: Materials are transported using licensed, specialist vehicles to approved hazardous waste treatment facilities. Our Waste Carriers License ensures legal and safe movement.
- 4Specialised Treatment & Recycling: Batteries and UPS units undergo specialized processes at certified facilities to neutralize hazardous components and recover valuable materials for reuse.
- 5Compliance Reporting: You receive comprehensive documentation, including waste transfer notes and certificates of recycling/disposal, providing an auditable trail.
What’s Included in Your Service:
Get in Touch About Your IT Recycling Needs
We provide IT recycling services 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.
Prefer to speak with us directly?
Call: +44 (0)1684 252583
Email: info@surplex.co.uk
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Frequently asked questions
Have questions about safely disposing of hazardous batteries and UPS units? We’ve compiled answers to common inquiries to help you understand our specialist, compliant, and environmentally responsible disposal process. If your specific question isn’t here, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly for a personalised consultation.
Many batteries, especially larger industrial ones and those found in UPS units, are classified as hazardous waste and require specialist handling and compliant disposal due to their chemical content.
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, providing a minimum quantity is reached to cover transportation and processing costs. Our professional team uses GPS-tracked vehicles and standard collections (within one week) are completely free of charge.
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.
Our FREE collection service includes:
- FREE collection across all our service areas (within one week)
- FREE data device shredding
- 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 shredding service provides certified secure data destruction that meets GDPR, ICO, and ISO 27001 requirements.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Focused Disposal & Data Security
IT and Technology Recycling
Driving the Circular Economy with Audit-Ready ESG Reporting. Our zero-to-landfill IT recycling service provides the documented environmental impact data required for your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ESG frameworks.
- Collections: We collect across England and South Wales within 7 days (Same-day available).
- Total Compliance: Receive full WEEE Transfer Notes and legal proof of disposal for every item.
- Universal Acceptance: If it has a plug or battery, we recycle it: laptops to data centres.
- Direct Logistics: All collections are handled by our own fleet of security-vetted drivers and GPS-monitored vehicles.
Data Destruction and Sanitisation
Don’t just delete your data, destroy it permanently.
- Mobile Hard Drive Shredding: We can shred hard drives at your premises or transport them securely to our facility.
- Certified Security: Automated Certificates of Destruction for every single asset.
- GDPR & ISO Ready: Our methods meet the highest standards for data security (ISO 27001) and GDPR requirements.
- Full Media Range: Secure destruction for HDDs, SSDs, USBs, and backup tapes.
Battery & UPS Disposal
We provide specialized, compliant disposal for spent batteries and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units.
- Hazardous Waste Expertise and Compliance: We handle the complex regulations and paperwork required for hazardous battery transport.
- Environmental Protection: Strict zero-to-landfill processing prevents environmental contamination.
- Specialist Handling: Safe collection and processing for all industrial and commercial batteries.
Comprehensive IT Solutions
Asset Disposal: Certified ITAD
Eliminate the risks of data breaches and regulatory fines.
- Certified Destruction: Physical shredding or Blancco-certified software overwriting.
- Chain of Custody: Security-vetted staff and GPS-tracked vehicles for total accountability.
- Legal Protection: Full compliance with UK GDPR and WEEE Regulations.
- Audit-Ready Reporting: Detailed inventory lists and official Certificates of Destruction provided.
Surplex Enterprise: High Volume IT & Data Centre Disposals
Expert decommissioning for high-volume IT infrastructure.
- Data Centre Specialists: Professional server rack removal and UPS de-installation.
- Asset Value Recovery: Turn aging hardware into a financial asset through hardware resale.
- Infrastructure Support: Optional cable removal, power disconnection, and site reinstatement.
- Risk Mitigation: Project management that prevents operational disruption and eliminates data exposure during large moves.
IT Asset Tracking Software
Master Your IT Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM). Ditch the manual spreadsheets, the Surplex UK Portal provides end-to-end visibility of your entire IT estate.
- Live Valuations: Automatically track the book value and depreciation of your assets and have an Audit-Ready Inventory.
- Compliance Automation: WEEE and data-destruction certificates are automatically filed to the correct serial numbers.
- Lifecycle Vigilance: Automatically monitor hardware health and assign risk levels based on warranty proximity, allowing you to renew coverage or dispose of assets before they fail.
- Magic Disposal: Trigger a collection with one click directly from your dashboard.
