At Revive IT Recycling, we believe protecting the environment should be at the heart of every IT disposal process. Our operations are fully aligned with the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and WEEE Regulations 2007, ensuring your IT recycling is legally compliant, secure, and environmentally responsible.
The Environmental Protection Act 1990 was a major milestone for environmental legislation in the UK. Before its introduction, most waste—including old IT equipment—could be dumped in landfill with little to no oversight.
This Act laid the groundwork for later laws like the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2007, which now govern how electronic waste should be managed and recycled across the UK.
Any individual or business that produces or handles waste has a legal duty of care. This includes ensuring that all waste, including redundant IT equipment, is passed only to authorised and licensed carriers. Failing to comply can result in:
Substantial fines
Criminal prosecution
Damage to your organisation’s reputation
Regulatory monitoring of future operations
Did you know? You can still be held legally responsible even after your IT waste leaves your premises, if it ends up in the wrong hands.
Non-compliant IT disposal often results in:
Illegal dumping of waste
Theft of valuable components
Data breaches due to unsecured devices
Environmental damage from unsafe disposal methods
These actions are not only harmful—they’re illegal. All waste must be handled in accordance with environmental permits and strict documentation requirements.
We take your environmental obligations seriously. At Revive IT, we implement robust processes that exceed regulatory standards:
✅ Maintain comprehensive waste records (retained for 3+ years)
✅ Perform regular compliance audits on all waste suppliers
✅ Hold all required Environment Agency licences and permits
✅ Never export waste outside the UK
✅ Train staff in waste documentation and legal requirements
✅ Use a secure asset tracking system to monitor every item
✅ Issue all paperwork approved by the Environment Agency
✅ Submit quarterly hazardous waste returns
We are also regularly audited by the Environment Agency and remain in good standing.
By working with Revive IT, you can guarantee:
Legal compliance under the Environmental Protection Act
Safe, sustainable recycling of IT equipment
Peace of mind knowing your waste won’t harm the environment
We offer this service free of charge, with no shortcuts and no risk to your business or reputation.
If you’re looking for a fully licensed, environmentally responsible IT recycling partner, Revive IT is here to help. We’ve built our reputation on compliance, transparency, and sustainability.
📞 Call us today to schedule your collection: 0113 262 1392
📍 Serving Leeds and the UK nationwide
