Welcome to Asset Disposals Blog & Industry News
We produce regular blogs and news articles on a wide range of issues and topics affecting the electronic waste and recycling industry. From the impact of forthcoming regulation to the development of new technologies, from cyber security to cross-cutting issues such as sustainability.
Professional IT Repair Services for Extended Device Lifespan
Are you surrounded by IT equipment in your office with unidentified issues? If so, you’re not alone. Countless IT assets sit idle, potentially one step away from being fixed and reintroduced to your staff and users. At Asset Disposal, we specialise in sustainable IT...
Secondhand September – time to sort out your IT
Did you know it’s Secondhand September? This month-long campaign, which first ran in 2019, encourages us to buy only pre-loved items for the whole 30 days. The aim is a simple one – to be kinder to the planet. Secondhand September covers all manner of items, from your...
Summer – a great time to sort out your IT
August has arrived and with it the big summer getaway, an opportunity for clients and suppliers to take some well-deserved time off. Which means you may experience a bit of a lull in business. So if you find you have some extra time on your hands, make the most of it....
Our ISO Certifications
At Asset Disposal we are proud of our ISO certifications. They demonstrate our ongoing commitment to upholding the highest quality management standards, maintaining our environmental responsibilities and ensuring our security management systems are the best they can...
Why You Should Recycle Unwanted IT Equipment
As the e-waste problem in the UK continues to gather pace, we take a closer look at just why you should recycle unwanted IT equipment. There’s no getting away from the fact that computers play a vital role in our daily lives. And with technology improving all the...
IT Disposal: How Safe is Your Data?
Disposing of used IT equipment is fraught with risk. Not only should you consider the environmental implications, but there’s also the very serious issue of data security – just how safe is your data? Are you GDPR compliant? How can you reduce the risk of a data...
IT Disposal with Festive Cheer
This December we’re bringing a little festive cheer to our IT disposal collections. If you book a December collection, we’ll bring along a tub of Celebrations™ and you’ll be entered into our prize draw to win a bottle of Champagne. This offer applies to anyone booking...
You’re in Safe Hands – We Use ADISA Certified Data Erasure
Did you know we use YouWipe Certified Data Erasure software? Which means, when it comes to disposing of your old IT equipment, using Asset Disposal means you’re in safe hands. YouWipe Certified Data Erasure is widely used across both the private and public sectors....
Our ISO Accreditations
We are extremely proud of our ISO accreditations which are further proof of our commitment to providing our customers with an unparalleled service. We we have been awarded three separate ISO certifications by SGS, recognised as the global benchmark for quality and...
The Growing E-Waste Problem in the UK
There is a growing e-waste problem in the UK, and something needs to be done. Most people love to get something new; something bang up to date. A laptop, phone or tablet. The latest 60” smart TV taking pride of place in the living room. But what happens to our old,...
Go Green in 2024
What’s your new year’s resolution? How about embracing sustainability – let’s go green in 2024. As we usher in a new year, it’s the perfect time for UK businesses to make their resolutions. And where better to start than with the beating heart of your operations –...
We’re offering free IT collection in the Northwest
If you’re a business in the northwest of England and you’re looking for a reliable and environmentally friendly way to dispose of your old IT equipment, then look no further. We are offering free IT collection for businesses in certain postcodes. We are currently...
Safeguarding Your Data: Our Unparalleled Data Destruction Services
In today's digital age, data is more valuable than ever before. It’s the lifeblood of any organisation. So, whether you’re a multinational corporation or a small local business, it’s important to have a robust data destruction policy in place. After all, sensitive...
Asset Disposal IT Refurbishment Service
Did you know that at Asset Disposal we offer a comprehensive IT refurbishment and redeployment service? This means we can take your previously used or outdated IT equipment, such as computers, laptops, tablets and servers and give them a new lease of life ready for...
IT Asset Disposal Achieves Highest Possible Level of ADISA Certification
We are thrilled to announce that we have received the highest possible level of certification for our data sanitisation services. We have recently been audited against ADISA ICT Asset Recovery Standard 8.0 and have achieved a DIAL 3 with Distinction pass – only the...
Onsite vs. Offsite Data Destruction
When it comes to data destruction, you need to know you’re making the best possible decision for your company. And that includes where the data destruction takes place. Onsite – at your premises. Or offsite – on our premises. In this post, we’ll explore both options...
Why Protecting Your Data Is Important When Disposing of IT Equipment
Back in 2018, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation was the biggest shakeup in data protection laws for two decades. Under the new regulations, any company suffering a data breach, and failing to demonstrate GDPR compliance, would be liable to huge...
Data Erasure Explained
Your data is a precious commodity, containing vital information which relates to your business, your employees and your customers. So you certainly don’t want it to end up in the wrong hands. Which is why it’s so important to follow strict data destruction standards....
What is Eco-Anxiety?
Well, the most severe threat to the world is Climate change. It poses a serious threat to the ecology and also public health. Prediction of the future state of the environment and the ecological balance creates fear among humans by unfolding the harsh climatic...
Waste Hierarchy Explained
What is a waste hierarchy? Waste hierarchy refers to the system where priorities are set for ranking the waste management methods. In this way, the procedures that avoid waste generation are ranked after seeing their benefits to the environment. Anyways, the best way...
Set Up Your ITAD Policy – Dispose Of IT Responsibly
Disposing of old IT equipment and the GDPR implications Complying with GDPR is a requirement of every single business, large or small, across the UK. The comprehensive set of regulations set out to ensure that businesses were more responsible with how they were...
Laptop Disposal – Who Should You Contact?
Each year there is an abundance of new laptops hitting the market, which means thousands of people replace their old laptops with the latest tech. But what do you do with the old laptops? You can’t throw them in a waste bin hastily because that’s not safe. Moreover,...
Computer Disposal Done The Right Way!
Being extra cautious is necessary when it comes to computer disposal. Computers or any other electronic products should be disposed of in the right way for environmental reasons. Another thing that one needs to pay attention to is removing all data from...
The Difference Between Reuse and Recycle
Earth is our happy place as it has allowed us to access everything, we need to live life with satisfaction. Don't you think, being humans, we owe a lot more in return? We need to utilise and reduce as much as possible. It also comprises making the best use of the materials we depend on. Reducing, reusing,...
Recycling IT In Today’s Digital World
IT sector of any industry needs multiple electronic and electrical devices. IT equipment is an essential part of modern life, and in the UK alone, each person buys at least three new electrical items every year. However, what is alarming is that for every three new IT...
E-waste And Sustainability Challenges
With global demand for electrical and electronic appliances, combined with rapid innovation and ever-shorter product lifespans, e-waste has now become one of the fastest-growing waste challenges. E-waste is a global threat causing harm to our planet and human health. The Global E-waste Monitor 2020 report...
10 Simple Ways You Can Help The Environment
Reports regularly reveal the way we humans are trashing the planet at an extraordinary rate. Every day we make certain choices that affect the environment and the climate. From what we buy to what we eat, there are many simple things to reduce our environmental...
COP26 Highlights & Goals Set So Far
Helping businesses recycle or reuse old IT equipment to become more sustainable is one of our core business values here at Asset Disposal. We have been following the key developments and pledges on tackling carbon emission reduction by world leaders attending the...
Useful Tips To Minimise Your E-waste Habits
Our team at Asset Disposal is passionate about helping our environment and conserving Earth’s precious resources. Join us in our struggle to build a safer and cleaner future! Everyone can take simple steps to reduce e-waste: Ask yourself before each purchase if you...
