Lets face it, Finding a Trusted Partner for IT Asset Disposal can be difficult. With lots of companies joining the IT asset recycling sector over the past few years its like navigating your organisation through a minefield.
From the companies that offer a completely free service, how do you know their doing their obligations for GDPR and the data protection act? The last thing your organisation needs is a letter from the ICO advising you’ve had a data breach.
But what if we told you we could provide compliant, secure, data destruction & ethical recycling for items which cannot be repaired, refurbished or re-sold. Whilst providing the industry leading rebates & asset purchasing solutions allowing you to max the ROI on your redundant assets.
The days of the large organisations charging fees for disposal, processing & providing no rebates to you for assets which are later resold for large amounts are over. Most working assets under 4-5 year old will hold resale value which means IT recycling partners should be providing you with a slice of the resale pie! Most larger organisations work on a 3-5 year refresh procedure meaning most IT assets will fall under this category.
1. Check their credentials
To find a trusted partner for IT asset disposal, it is important to verify that they are registered with the appropriate authorities and possess the necessary accreditations and insurances. Additionally, they should have established processes and procedures for handling sensitive data-bearing assets.
- Environmental Agency exemption/permit
- ICO – Information Commissioners Office registration
- Good reviews and reputation – Testimonials from real customers
- ISO Accreditations specific to the industry
9001, 27001, 14001 - Insurances
Public Liability, Professional indemnity, Cyber Insurance, Employers liability - Presentable sign written vehicles
- Correct documentation provided on collection
- Contract & info on SLAs for data processing timescales
- Social media followers & active online presence
2. Confirm their data destruction techniques
After a data-bearing asset is collected from your company, the IT recycling partner is responsible for securely destroying the data on the device before recycling or reselling the asset.
Failure to do so correctly could lead to data breaches, potentially resulting in significant fines from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and harm to your company’s reputation.
More information on Secure Data Destruction can be found by clicking here
3. Dont prioritise the security of your organisations data over the highest bidder
Some WEEE recycling companies may offer high prices for IT assets, often exporting them in bulk to refineries abroad. However, there have been instances of hard drives with private data reappearing on eBay, or the absence of an audit trail for data-bearing assets.
These companies may not have the knowledge, policies or procedures to ensure secure data destruction and provide your organisation with the correct documentation required to prove your innocence in a data breach.
4. Request an estimated purchase price for your IT assets before collection rather than expecting a rebate at a later stage.
Lots of IT recycling companies will provide rebates once the item has been processed and sold. This process can take weeks to release any value for your assets. Any reputable company should be able to pay outright for these assets & provide an estimate of the purchase value prior to collection.
When your IT assets are collected, processed, and sold by a third party, you may have limited influence over the selling process, potentially reducing the ROI from your IT assets.
5. Proof is in the pudding lets see the final results!
From inquiry to reporting, a comprehensive audited solution is essential. A reputable IT asset recycling partner should provide an example report demonstrating secure data destruction that aligns with your internal policies.
All reporting should note the following for collected data bearing assets.
- Category
- Make
- Model
- Serial Number
- Hard Drive Serial Number
- ITAD Asset Reference
- Customer Asset Reference
- Method Of Secure Data Destruction (With Supporting Certificate)
Understanding the key considerations when finding a trusted partner for IT asset disposal and identifying a compliant company to maximise ROI on old assets while avoiding potential exploitation is important. However, transitioning to this new partnership and experiencing increased ROI can be more challenging. Rest assured, we’re here to help.
Im Dom, and i’ve been where you are.
I understand that many organisations face challenges when searching for a reliable IT asset recycling partner while avoiding industry salespeople who prioritise profits, cut corners, and offer subpar value and service.
Thats why I founded Chaps IT Recycling LTD, an organisation which can be trusted to handle & destroy your sensitive data whilst providing the top Return on investment on your redundant IT Assets.
Working in the IT sector building infrastructure for small, medium, large & enterprise businesses my solution has been completely tailored from the inside. I understand the market the industry & the importance of secure compliant data destruction, this knowledge has been transformed into policies & procedures which our team follow closely.
Want to see how we can help your organisation?
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Testimonials
See our 5 Star reviews from organisations who have recently used our services.
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Quick service and high quality reporting for data protection compliance. And an entirely free service which isn't common in this industry
Alex Surtees
July 10, 2024Brilliant service. I needed some personal computers to be securely destroyed and Chaps offered to collect and do the work at no charge save for courier fees. They corresponded promptly... read more
H D
July 3, 2024Very friendly and efficient service, would certainly use again
Ben Fawcett
July 3, 2024 -
Great company, easy to deal with and good communications. Arrived to collect our old IT assets on time and provided a comprehensive report. All of this was without cost to... read more
Hugo Raddon
June 26, 2024Really friendly team came up to our office to help clear out all our old I.T equipment. Brilliant service, 100% recommend.
Claritel Ltd
June 17, 2024They were so easy to deal with: I sent a description of my items and they sent a pre-paid label for my package. I just needed to find a big... read more
Jon Dwyer
May 17, 2024
