Computer Recycling is now an important issue and in response to the WEEE Directive (Legislation regarding IT disposal), there have been many companies set up to help you recycle your IT equipment. You would think that this would be good news but unfortunately it is become apparent that a large number of the companies set up are not providing the service they should, which has the potential to leave you liable for the outcome.
With the above in mind, and as a guide, it would be prudent to ask any potential computer recycling company the following questions to try and avoid the pitfalls.

Does the company have a Waste Management License?
A company dealing with the recycling of redundant computer equipment requires a waste management license by law.

Do they also have a Waste Carrier License?
Again this is a basic but mandatory legal requirement for computer recycling, don’t forget to ask!

Ask if they can provide the right WEEE documentation?
The WEEE directive asks that a computer recycling company provide the following documentation on the collection day-

(1) Waste Consignment Note
(2) Duty of Care Transfer Note

Do they use their own vehicles and drivers to collect and recycle the computer equipment?
To avoid problems with data that may be business sensitive on your old computers, ask your prospective computer recycling company to confirm their transport arrangements as this will help avoid anything not being disposed of correctly or going missing with your business data on it.

Responsibilities (subject to change)
It is only possible to have your computers recycled if you obtain a premises code. A premises code is a effectively a license provided by the Environment Agency at a cost of £ 18.00 per site per annum, however please note this is not necessary if your company is disposing of less than 200kg of Hazardous Waste within a 12 month period.

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