Recycling
Secure IT equipment recycling with full environmental accountability, data destruction and zero-landfill compliance. WEEE directive, BATRRT and government facility accreditation.ecure IT equipment recycling with certified data destruction, WEEE-compliant processing, zero waste to landfill and full environmental accountability through SCC Recyclea. End-of-life IT carries regulatory, security and reputational risk. SCC Recyclea helps you retire devices responsibly, protect data, recover material value and evidence compliance through a fully audited chain of custody.
Good recycling looks different from disposal
SCC delivers secure IT recycling through SCC Recyclea, a certified sustainable recycling facility operating under government standards including CPA, NCSC, IEEE 2883-2022 and NPSA WEEE.
We manage 200,000+ devices annually, with every device processed through certified data destruction to government standards. Devices are refurbished for resale through certified programmes where appropriate or processed through WEEE-compliant e-waste recycling.
You retain complete visibility through chain-of-custody documentation and DLMS integration. Recycling becomes part of your wider device lifecycle management, from end-of-life identification through secure destruction, disposal, reporting and value recovery.
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How it works
Step 1
Identify devices for retirement
Devices are identified for recycling when they reach end of service life, either through Device Lifecycle Management or manual marking. Collection can be scheduled or arranged when enough volume has accumulated for efficient logistics.
Step 2
Schedule collection and transport
Devices are packaged securely and collected by SCC Recyclea. Transport is tracked through DLMS with chain-of-custody documentation before each item is registered into the recycling workflow.
Step 3
Data destruction and condition assessment
Devices undergo secure data destruction using government-certified processes. At the same time, each device is assessed for refurbishment viability, including hardware condition, functionality and market demand.
Step 4
Refurbishment or e-waste processing
Devices approved for refurbishment are cleaned, software reimaged, functionality tested and packaged for resale through certified channels. Devices unsuitable for refurbishment are disassembled and processed through responsible e-waste recycling.
Step 5
Reporting and compliance documentation
You receive complete documentation showing which devices were destroyed, refurbished, sold or processed as e-waste. Revenue from remarketing is invoiced and shared, with all documentation available for compliance audit and regulatory reporting.
FCDO strengthens secure IT asset destruction
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office wanted a witnessed destruction service for a large number of pallets of IT equipment being stored at SCC. Recyclea staff implemented an innovative and streamlined destruction process. They worked tirelessly and efficiently from the initial pilot stage through to the finish of the second phase of call offs. To date, 257 pallets of FCDO equipment have been processed at Recyclea with the customer promising more to follow due to the successful nature of these phases.
Much appreciated and a big thank you from myself, Lorraine and Michael for all the help from the Recyclea Team at SCC. That whole process has worked amazingly well and ahead of schedule and without that dedication and commitment from the team this would never have happened.
John Freeland, Commercial Manager FCDO
Accreditations
- HP Certified Refurbished Licensing Programme The UK’s only certified HP refurbishment partner delivering manufacturer-grade quality with warranty protection
- ISO 27001:2013 Information security management ensuring comprehensive data protection throughout asset processing
- NCSC CAS (S) Certification National Cyber Security Centre approval for sanitisation services across all government classifications including TOP SECRET
- ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system certification demonstrating commitment to sustainable operations and continuous improvement
- CPNI Approval Centre for Protection of National Infrastructure certification for secure destruction and transportation services
- DIPCOG Certification Ministry of Defence approval for on-site destruction of ICT media up to TOP SECRET classification
- List N Approval, Civil Nuclear Contracting Authority certification for handling sensitive nuclear information
- Blancco Gold Partnership, Global leader certification enabling the most advanced data erasure services in the industry Blancco Gold Partnership, Global leader certification enabling the most advanced data erasure services in the industry
Close device lifecycles securely and sustainably
Recycling ensures devices are handled with security, environmental responsibility and full compliance documentation. Whether managing steady device retirement or large-scale fleet refresh, secure sustainable closure is assured.
FAQs
What is WEEE compliance and why does it matter?
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) is the European directive that sets standards for how electronic waste must be collected, transported, processed, recovered and disposed. WEEE compliance is a legal requirement in the UK and EU. Non-compliant processing creates regulatory liability and audit risk for organisations. Compliant processing demonstrates environmental responsibility and protects against fines.
What is BATRRT and how does it relate to recycling?
BATRRT stands for Best Available Treatment, Recovery and Recycling Technology. It is the environmental standard that defines how electronic waste should be processed to recover maximum value and minimise environmental impact. BATRRT-compliant facilities use advanced technology to separate and recover materials from equipment, rather than simply shredding and landfilling. Recyclea operates to BATRRT standards.
What does NPSA approval mean for classified asset handling?
NPSA (National Protective Security Authority) approval certifies that a facility meets UK government standards for handling classified material. NPSA-approved facilities have security controls, staff clearance and audit procedures that meet government requirements. Organisations with government contracts or classified information are required to use NPSA-approved facilities for sensitive asset disposal.
What happens to equipment that is recycled at Recyclea?
Equipment goes through a secure intake and logging process, is then either destroyed on-site (for sensitive devices) or transported in secure conditions to our NPSA-approved facility. At the facility, items are assessed, sensitive data is destroyed, hazardous components are segregated and the remainder is shredded and separated. Recovered materials are routed to approved specialist recyclers. Every step is tracked in the Radius system.
What is the Radius waste management system?
Radius is a custom-built waste management tracking system that logs every item, categorises it by WEEE type and EWC (European Waste Code), records weight and weight recovery, and tracks its processing status through destruction, recovery or specialist handling. Radius provides full audit trail and reporting for compliance, ESG accountability and cost tracking.
What materials are recovered from IT equipment?
Electronic equipment contains valuable materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals (aluminium, copper, steel), precious metals (gold, silver), plastics, glass and rare-earth elements. Advanced separation technology recovers these materials at high purity, enabling them to re-enter manufacturing as raw materials for new products. Over 500 tonnes of material is recovered annually.
Does Recyclea handle hazardous components like batteries?
Yes. Hazardous components including batteries, power supplies, capacitors and contaminated materials are identified during intake, segregated, and routed to specialist hazardous waste recyclers. Hazardous processing is managed separately to ensure safe, compliant treatment and minimise environmental impact.
Can Recyclea handle on-site destruction?
Yes. On-site physical destruction is available for sensitive or data-bearing devices. Destruction is witnessed, logged and documented with a Certificate of Secure On-Site Destruction. This approach is used when organisations cannot transport sensitive equipment or when government or contractual requirements mandate destruction at the customer’s premises.