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Our licences, registrations and compliance credentials – all in one
place, all verifiable. Because you shouldn’t have to take our word for it.
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- OUR CREDENTIALS
Every licence. Every registration.
All accreditations required by UK law to collect, transport and process electrical waste — searchable and verifiable online.
Environment Agency — WEEE Exemption
Environment Agency · UK Government
Registered under the WEEE Regulations 2013. Confirms our authorisation to legally receive and process waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Waste Carriers Licence — Upper Tier
Environment Agency · UK Government
Upper Tier licence under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Required by law for any business that collects or transports controlled waste on a commercial basis.
ICO Registration — Data Protection
Information Commissioner's Office · UK Government
Registered under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 for handling data-bearing devices on behalf of third parties.
Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce
Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce · Verified Member
Verified member of the county’s principal business membership body, confirming our accountability as a trusted local operator.
- THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK
The legislation you need to know.
As a business disposing of electrical equipment, several pieces of UK
legislation apply to you – not just us. Here’s what each one means in practice.
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013
This legislation requires businesses to ensure their electrical waste is
collected, treated and disposed of through authorised channels. It is an
offence to pass WEEE to an unlicensed carrier or to fly-tip electrical
equipment. The regulations implement the EU WEEE Directive into UK law
and remain in force post-Brexit.
What it means for you: You must use a registered WEEE carrier like us.
Keep your Waste Transfer Notes as evidence of compliance.
Environmental Protection Act 1990 - Duty of Care
Section 34 of the EPA 1990 imposes a 'Duty of Care' on anyone who
produces, imports, carries, keeps, treats or disposes of controlled waste.
This duty requires you to ensure your waste is managed correctly from the
moment it is produced to the point of final disposal - the 'cradle to grave'
principle.
What it means for you: You remain responsible for your waste even after it
leaves your premises. Using a licensed carrier and retaining your WTN
discharges this duty.
Data Protection — UK GDPR
Under UK GDPR, organisations are accountable for the personal data held
on devices even when those devices are being disposed of. Simply deleting
files or formatting a drive does not meet the standard. GDPR-compliant
destruction requires certified, auditable processes - exactly what our NIST
800-88 data erasure provides.
What it means for you: You need documented proof that data was
destroyed to a recognised standard. Our destruction certificates provide
this.
ICO — Data destruction guidance for organisations
The Information Commissioner's Office has issued guidance confirming
that organisations must use a certified and documented method when
destroying personal data stored on devices. The ICO can and does issue
fines for organisations that fail to handle device disposal correctly -
including where old equipment is passed to unlicensed parties.
What it means for you: Your DPO or data protection policy should
reference the method used for device disposal. Our certificates are
designed to satisfy ICO audits.
- Why choose us
Non-compliant disposal isn’t just an environmental issue — it carries real
financial, legal and reputational consequences for your organisation.
Prosecution under Environmental Protection Act
Businesses that pass WEEE to unlicensed carriers or improperly dispose of electrical equipment can be prosecuted under Section 33 of the EPA 1990. Penalties include unlimited fines and, in serious cases, imprisonment.
WEEE Regulations fixed penalty notices
The Environment Agency can issue fixed penalty notices of up to £300 per item of WEEE disposed of incorrectly. For organisations clearing large numbers of devices, this can rapidly become a significant financial liability.
ICO enforcement action for data breaches
Organisations that fail to properly destroy data on disposed devices can face ICO investigation and enforcement action. Fines under UK GDPR can reach Book a compliant collection → £17.5 million or 4% of global annual turnover — whichever is higher.
Reputational damage
A data breach or enforcement action related to device disposal can cause lasting reputational harm — particularly for organisations in regulated sectors such as healthcare, legal, education and financial services.
£300
per item maximum fine for improper WEEE disposal under the WEEE Regulations 2013
£17.5m
maximum ICO fine for data protection failures, including inadequate data destruction
- What you receive
Your compliance documentation
Every collection comes with the documents you need to demonstrate
compliance to auditors, governors, regulators or clients.
Waste Transfer Note
A legally required document under Section 34 of the
Environmental Protection Act 1990. Records the
transfer of controlled waste from your organisation
to us as a licensed carrier.
Environment Agency registered
Data Erasure Certificate
Confirms that all data-bearing devices were wiped
to NIST 800-88 Rev 1 standard. Signed by the
responsible operator and includes device
identification details.
Environment Agency registered
Collection Manifest (on request)
An itemised list of equipment collected, including
types and quantities. Useful for IT asset registers,
insurance records or large-volume refresh
programmes.
Environment Agency registered
Compliance made simple
We handle the legal and documentation side so you don’t have to. Book a collection today and receive all the paperwork you need.
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