COMPUTER RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL
When it’s time to upgrade your IT systems, what happens to your old computers? Simply throwing them away risks data loss and environmental harm. Every organisation should use a professional computer recycling service.
At Pure Planet Recycling, we specialise in computer recycling and secure disposal for businesses across Bedfordshire and most of mainland England. Since 2007, we’ve helped companies, schools, universities, and local authorities safely dispose of redundant IT equipment in a compliant and environmentally responsible way.
We collect, treat, and recycle all computer hardware to the highest standards. Whether you have a single PC or a full office clearance, we make computer recycling simple, secure, and fully documented.
Why Choose Us For Computer Recycling?
We are a fully licensed Waste Carrier and an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) for electrical waste. The Environment Agency issues both accreditations. In addition, they give you confidence that your IT equipment is handled legally and responsibly.
With more than 18 years of industry experience, our trained team knows how to manage IT waste efficiently while maintaining strict data security. Unlike many other providers, our team collects your equipment in one of our branded vehicles. You receive all the correct paperwork, including Waste Transfer Notes and Certificates of Destruction where required.
Choosing Pure Planet Recycling for your computer recycling and disposal guarantees:
- Full WEEE compliance and environmental responsibility
- Secure data destruction with hard drive shredding
- Professional, uniformed staff handling your equipment
- Nationwide collections for business customers
- Detailed reporting for your audit trail
We pride ourselves on being reliable, transparent, and easy to work with. These qualities make us a preferred computer recycling company for organisations across the UK.
How our computer recycling service works
Our process is designed to be quick, compliant, and stress-free. Here’s how it works.
Tell Us What You’ve Got
Provide a list or photos of the computer equipment you’d like to recycle, along with your collection address. Also any access details such as parking or loading restrictions.
Receive A Quotation
We’ll send a tailored quote based on the equipment type, condition, and quantity. Once you approve the quote we’ll arrange your collection.
Collection And Paperwork
Our team arrives in one of our branded vehicles to collect your equipment. We issue duty-of-care Waste Transfer Notes before leaving site, giving you full traceability.
Secure Transport
We transport everything directly to our recycling facility in Bedfordshire using only our own staff and vehicles. Your computers never leave our control.
Recycling Process
At our facility, we process the equipment. We remove and shred all storage devices into 15 mm particles. As a result, this guarantees complete data destruction.
Reporting and certification
After processing, you’ll receive a recycling report and data destruction certificate detailing the serial numbers (if requested). Along with confirmation that all materials have been recycled or destroyed responsibly.
How We Recycle Computers
We follow an environmentally responsible recycling process that maximises reuse and minimises waste.
- Assessment for reuse – Each computer is inspected to see if it can be refurbished for a second life.
- Data removal – All hard drives and data-bearing devices are removed and shredded.
- Component harvesting – Working parts like memory, processors, and power supplies are recovered to repair other machines.
- Material recovery – Non-working units are dismantled, and metals, plastics, and circuit boards are separated for recycling.
- Recycling report – Once complete, you receive documentation proving every item was handled securely and sustainably.
This computer recycling process prioritises reuse. It also ensures that valuable raw materials re-enter the manufacturing chain. Thus reducing the need for new resources and preventing electronic waste from reaching landfill.
What Computer Equipment Do We Collect?
Our computer recycling collection service covers a wide range of IT equipment, including:
- Desktop PCs and workstations
- All-in-one computers
- Laptops and docking stations
- Computer monitors and screens
- Keyboards, mice and accessories
- Servers and small form factor PCs
- Network switches and routers
- Graphics cards, processors, and memory
- Power supplies and cables
- External drives, CD/DVD drives, and media devices
We don’t require the equipment to be working or of a certain specification. In fact, if it’s electrical and related to computers, we can recycle it.
Computer Recycling FAQ
No, our service is for business customers only. Domestic customers can use our electrical waste recycling locator to find a local drop-off site.
It depends on the equipment type, quantity, and your location. But we offer competitive rates for like-for-like secure recycling services. Contact us for a free quote.
Yes. Every collection that includes data-bearing equipment receives a certificate confirming complete destruction.
Yes, we cover most of mainland England using our own vehicles and trained staff.
Aside from legal obligations under the WEEE Directive, computer recycling reduces environmental impact and prevents data breaches.
If your business needs computer recycling, contact us today for a fast, no-obligation quotation. Whether it’s one machine or a full office clearance, our experienced team will collect, recycle and certify everything securely.
