Secure IT Asset Disposal & Certified Data Erasure Across the UK
MetalAdd IT buys, refreshes and responsibly recycles your IT equipment while providing certified data wiping so your confidential information never leaves with the hardware.
Certified Data Erasure
Full audit trail for every drive, device and server we process.
- NIST 800-88 / industry-standard overwrite methods
- Serial-number level reporting
- Optional physical destruction for end-of-life media
Our Services
Simple, secure and compliant handling of your IT assets, from collection to certified data erasure.
Certified Data Erasure
Secure software-based wiping for PCs, laptops, servers and drives, with serialised certificates for your records.
Hard Drive & Media Destruction
For damaged or end-of-life media, we provide crushing or shredding via approved partners, plus destruction reports.
WEEE-Compliant IT Recycling
Environmentally responsible disposal in line with UK WEEE regulations — nothing casually dumped, ever.
IT Asset Buy-Back & Supply
We purchase surplus equipment and can supply refreshed devices for your business with secure setup options.
On-Site Collection
Flexible collections for offices, schools and organisations across the UK; labelled containers and chain-of-custody.
Audit & Reporting
Clear inventory logs, certificates and summary reports that support your GDPR, ISO 27001 and ESG obligations.
How It Works
Transparent, auditable and designed to keep your compliance team happy.
Get a quick quote
Tell us what kit you have (laptops, PCs, servers, drives). We confirm scope, timelines and any resale value.
Secure collection
We collect on-site with labelled containers and a basic asset list, maintaining clear chain-of-custody.
Data erasure / destruction
Drives are securely wiped or destroyed using approved methods, logged by serial number.
Certificates & reporting
You receive certificates of data erasure, recycling documentation and asset reports for your records.
Why Choose MetalAdd IT?
- Specialist focus on secure IT hardware, not general rubbish collection.
- End-to-end assurance from pickup to proof of erasure or destruction.
- Flexible for SMEs & schools – small batches welcome, simple pricing.
- Environmentally responsible – reuse where possible, recycle properly where not.
- Friendly support – direct contact, no call-centre maze.
Compliance & Standards
- Supports your GDPR & UK Data Protection Act obligations.
- Data erasure aligned with NIST 800-88 style multi-pass methods (or equivalent) where specified.
- WEEE-compliant routes for electronic waste.
- Clear chain-of-custody and certificate of data erasure / destruction for every batch.
Request a Collection or Quote
Share a few details and we’ll come back with a simple, transparent proposal.