Electrical Waste Recycling
Electrical waste recycling is essential for any organisation that generates unwanted or end-of-life electrical items. Because waste electrical equipment often contains both hazardous materials, it must be handled with care. As a result, recycling ensures compliance with UK regulations, protects the environment and recovers resources for reuse.
At Pure Planet Recycling, we provide a clear, reliable and fully compliant service for businesses across England.
Our aim is simple. We want to take the complexity out of electrical waste recycling so you can focus on your business. Therefore, we manage the entire process in-house and keep everything transparent from start to finish.
What Is Electrical Waste?
Electrical waste includes any item powered by a plug, cable or battery. Therefore it covers everything from computers and laptops to servers, printers, telecoms devices, lighting units and large appliances. Since each of these items may contain metals, plastics, circuit boards and hazardous components, correct disposal is vital.
Because electrical waste varies so much, specialist sorting and treatment methods ensure every item is processed safely. Additionally, this approach maximises material recovery, which helps reduce the need for new raw materials. As more businesses upgrade equipment more often, responsible recycling plays an increasingly important role in sustainability targets.
Our Electrical Waste Recycling Process
We follow a structured and compliant process designed to make recycling electrical waste easy.
Contact Us
To begin, you send us a list of the items you want to recycle. Photos are also helpful because they allow us to understand the scale of the job.
Quick Quote
After reviewing the information, we provide a competitive quote. Since every business is different, all prices are tailored to your requirements.
Collection
Once you agree to the quote, our uniformed team arrives using our own vehicles. Because we handle the collection ourselves, we maintain complete control over handling and security.
Documentation
During collection, we supply duty-of-care paperwork. This ensures your business remains compliant with UK waste legislation.
Recycling
After the items reach our licensed facility, we sort them by type. We then dismantle equipment, remove hazardous parts and separate materials for recycling. Since our process is designed for efficiency, we recover as much material as possible.
Certification
Finally, we issue a recycling certificate. This gives you full traceability and proves that your electrical waste has been handled responsibly.
Because every stage is completed in-house, you receive a smooth, dependable and compliant service every time.
Types of Waste Electrical Equipment We Handle
We recycle a broad range of electrical waste, including:
Telephone systems, handsets and accessories
Tablets and smart phones
All makes and model of computers and laptops
Servers and networking equipment
Hard drives, media tapes and storage equipment
All types of fridges/freezers including commercial refrigeration
Lighting equipment
All types of printers
Because businesses often generate mixed waste loads, we can manage everything together during a single collection. This helps reduce disruption and keeps the process organised.
How We Recycle Your Electrical Waste
Once your electrical waste arrives at our facility, we follow a strict process to ensure each item is dealt with properly.
If an item is suitable for refurbishment, we recover it for a second life. If not, we dismantle it safely and recycle its materials through approved treatment routes.
First, we sort equipment by size, type and hazard level. Next, we remove any components that require specialist handling, including batteries or sensitive electronics. After that, we dismantle remaining parts so metals, plastics, wiring and circuit boards can be separated.
Because this method follows recognised environmental standards, your waste is always processed responsibly. Additionally, every recovered material is sent to approved recycling partners, helping reduce environmental impact and supporting a circular economy.
Why Choose Pure Planet Recycling?
Choosing the right recycling partner is important, especially when electrical waste is involved. We focus on delivering a dependable and professional service from the first contact to the final certificate.
- Over 17 years of industry experience
- A fully licensed recycling facility
- Coverage across most of mainland England
- Fast collections using our own transport
- Clear communication at every stage
- Full traceability with documented processes
Request a Quote
If you need a reliable electrical waste recycling service, contact Pure Planet Recycling today. Because we manage every stage ourselves, you receive a smooth and compliant service with fast turnaround times and full traceability.
Electrical waste refers to discarded electronic/electrical equipment no longer functional or wanted. This includes all domestic household electricals, computers, mobile phones, televisions etc. These devices contain valuable materials, such as metals and plastics, which can be recycled. However, they also contain harmful substances like lead and mercury that need to be handled properly to avoid environmental damage.
As of 2024, approximately 57% of the UK’s electrical waste is collected and recycled. Whilst the UK ranks among the top countries in Europe for e-waste recycling, there is still room for improvement. We are missing opportunities to recover valuable materials like copper and gold and prevent environmental harm.
