Frequently asked questions

Here are some of our most frequently asked questions. However, if you don’t find what you are looking for here, please feel free to give us a a call free on 0800 877 8443 or send us an email info@recyclingyourit.co.uk

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Q1. Does the Company hold the ISO14001 standard?

Answer: We are currently registered under ISO9001 and we are shall soon be ISO14001.

Q2. Does the Company have an environment policy?

Answer: Yes. Our Environment Policy conforms to the requirements of ISO 14001 and can be viewed on our website.

Q3. How do you handle CRT monitors?

Answer: CRT monitors are dismantled down to their individual components. We recover the lead and other hazardous metals, glass, plastic and then everything is recycled. Nothing goes to landfill.

Q4. Can you take other equipment e.g. a fridge or toner cartridges?

Answer: We can take any electrical and electronic equipment. In addition we can also take Fire Extinguishers, toner cartridges, metal, plastics & wood.

Q5. Does the equipment need to be in working order?

Answer: No. We will do our best to reduce – reuse – recycle your equipment no matter what its condition.

Q6.I have one laptop to recycle, can you do it?

Answer: We generally collect in bulk as we have a minimum collection charge which is on our main page. If you can either send the item to us or drop it off that is fine.

Q7. Is there a minimum amount you will collect?

Answer: The service is business to business. There is no minimum amount we will collect however there is a minimum amount we will charge. Please look at our clear pricing policy.

Q8. Does the equipment go to charity?

Answer: Due to the ever increasing legislation around health & safety, unfortunately it is no longer viable for us to donate to a charity, albeit we wish we could.

Q9. Are you fully licensed by the Environmental Agency?

Answer: We are fully licensed and insured. All our accreditation can be viewed on our website. In additional, we pride ourselves on our staff training and the environment they work in. Due to some of the sensitive nature of the equipment we deal with, our staffs are CRB checked.

Q10. Do you charge to take my equipment away?

Answer: We do charge a collection fee. This is to cover our logistics costs. Our clear pricing policy can be viewed on our website. There are many companies that don’t charge. The majority of these companies are not licensed to deal with hazardous waste. To use these companies is illegal and can result in heavy fines and or imprisonment. It is your obligation as a business under the WEEE directive to make sure that the company you use is fully licensed and they supply you with a Waste Transfer Note.