Recycle Computers, IT systems and phone systems in Oxfordshire

Business IT and phone system recycling in Oxfordshire including removal and breakdown of all PC’s Computer towers, monitors and end of life Business telephones and central control units, PABX

Streamline also cover IT and Telecoms recycling and hard drive erasing services to:

Abingdon	Banbury	Bicester	Burford
Carterton	Charlbury	Chipping Norton	Didcot
Dorchester	Faringdon	Henley on Thames	Oxford
Thame	Wallingford	Wantage	Witney

Recycling and disposal services covering Oxfordshire

Please telephone our enquiry line on 0161 830 6813 for further information on recycling and potential equipment value.

As a professional and ethical organisation, we think it prudent of businesses with recycling requirements to be aware of the following when dealing with any IT and Telecoms recycler in the UK.

1) Do they have a Waste Carrier license?

Mandatory legal requirement.

2) Do they have a Waste Management license?

Whilst not currently a legal requirement we would strongly recommend that you choose an IT disposal company with a Waste Management license for the added peace of mind that this brings.

3) Can they provide sample WEEE documentation?

Your disposal company must provide you with both a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note and a Duty of Care Transfer Note on the day of collection. These forms have to be signed by representatives of both the customer and the disposal company.

4) Can they provide a sample asset report?

A useful report will include:
o Equipment make & model
o Equipment specification
o Serial number
o Customer asset number
o Grade or condition
o Percentage of raw materials harvested through recycling

5) Can they provide a sample data erase certificate?

There have been a number of high profile cases over the years where leading companies have fallen foul of the data protection act by allowing sensitive and/or privileged information to reach the public domain. In most cases this can be traced back to the IT disposal company who simply did not take appropriate measures to erase or safeguard their client’s information.
Our data erase software is recognized to UK Government Restricted Standard and we produce a certificate for every hard drive detailing the drives make and serial number. Ask your prospective disposal company for a sample certificate.

6 ) Do they use their own vehicles and drivers?

As a guide we only ever use our own liveried vehicles which are satellite tracked. Our drivers are security cleared and uniformed. In addition we give our customers an exact date and estimated time of arrival.

7) Look out for the hidden costs

Always check that your quotation includes everything. Many companies will charge you extra for things that we think should be standard and not necessarily pointed out at the time of quotation.
Some examples are as follows:
- Additional cost for keyboards, mice and cables
- Additional cost for data erase that actually meets recognised standards
- Additional cost for production of an asset report detailing all equipment collected
One of the tricks of the trade is to offer customers a rebate for equipment which is often expressed as a ‘percentage of fair market value’. 50% or 75% is not uncommon, however 75% of not a lot is exactly that. The rebate value often turns out to be less than the customers expectation. There is no reason why a disposal company cannot give you a fixed value up front.

8) What you need to do.

It is illegal for an IT disposal company to remove redundant IT equipment from your site if you do not have a premises code. A premises code is basically a licence issued by the Environment Agency, which allows you to dispose of redundant IT equipment for a period of 12 months. Cost is £18 per site and you can register with the Environment Agency here.
Alternatively your IT disposal company may do this for you. Streamline’s recycling partners can do this for you for £18 plus a £2 admin fee.
Please note you do not need to apply for a premises code if your company is disposing of less than 500kg of Hazardous Waste within a 12 month period.