Why Compliant WEEE Recycling is Critical for Your Business
The rapid growth of technology means an increasing volume of electronic waste. Improper disposal of WEEE poses significant risks and challenges for businesses:
Surplex UK Limited offers certified and transparent WEEE recycling solutions, helping your business meet its legal duties, protect the environment, and enhance its sustainability credentials.
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 We help businesses and organisations safely dispose of outdated or unwanted electronic equipment, ensuring full data security and environmental compliance while maximising the value of reusable technology.
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:
- 1Collection & Logistics: We arrange secure and efficient collection of your WEEE from your premises using our professional, licensed teams and appropriate vehicles.
- 2Secure Transport: Your electronic waste is transported to our authorised treatment facility, maintaining a secure chain of custody.
- 3Sorting & Demanufacturing: Upon arrival, WEEE is meticulously sorted, dismantled, and separated into various material streams (metals, plastics, glass, hazardous components).
- 4Material Recovery & Processing: Components are then sent to specialist downstream recyclers for further processing, ensuring maximum material recovery and minimal waste.
- 5Environmental Disposal of Residuals: Any non-recyclable or hazardous materials are disposed of safely and compliantly, adhering to a zero-to-landfill policy where possible.
- 6Reporting & Certification: You receive comprehensive documentation, including recycling reports and certificates of compliance, providing a clear audit trail.
What’s Included in Your Service:
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
Frequently asked questions
Have questions about compliant WEEE recycling? We’ve compiled answers to common inquiries to help you understand our environmentally responsible and legally compliant electronic waste management services. If your specific question isn’t here, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly for a personalised consultation.
We adhere strictly to UK WEEE Regulations, prioritizing reuse and material recovery, and partner with approved facilities for environmentally responsible processing. We provide full audit trails and certificates of recycling.
Simply deleting files or formatting a drive doesn’t permanently remove data; it can often be recovered with readily available tools. Our certified methods guarantee irreversible data destruction, protecting against breaches and ensuring compliance.
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, and no minimum quantities required. 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 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.
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.
