IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)

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IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)

Maximise the value of your surplus IT equipment by giving it a second life. As a trusted ITAD company, we help you showcase your sustainability commitment while strengthening data security and compliance.

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What is ITAD?

IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) is the process of securely disposing of outdated or unwanted IT hardware, including laptops, computers, servers, switches, routers, and mobile devices. The goal is to recycle or refurbish items responsibly, while ensuring data security. Compliance with legal regulations is key.

As a leading ITAD company, Circular IT group ensures secure data wiping and environmentally friendly recycling. We also offer asset recovery, turning your old tech into value through buy-back schemes. Recover IT assets to safeguard data, meet ESG targets, and reduce total cost.

Circular IT group specialises in ITAD services, including surplus IT equipment disposal, data centre dismantling, certified data erasure, and computer recycling. We handle global disposals for medium to large organisations and are trusted by more than 90 multinationals. We provide clear, audit-ready reports and certificates for GDPR  and sustainability targets.

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ITAD IT Asset Disposition

Buyback - IT Asset recovery

Turn your surplus IT hardware into cash! Circular IT group collects your equipment and offers an attractive residual value, based on brand, quantity, and technical specifications. You must have a minimum of 10 items.

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IT Asset recovery

IT Recycling

We collect, process and dismantle outdated IT equipment, such as computers, laptops, printers, monitors, and networking equipment, to recover valuable materials and components.

All recycling is carried out securely and in compliance with WEEELABEX standards, with 100% data security guaranteed.

IT recycling

Data wiping

Protect your organisation with certified data erasure. Avoid data leaks, reputational damage and penalties.

We use Blancco software, globally recognised for secure and permanent data erasure. Includes full reporting and responsible disposal of your IT hardware.

Data erasure

Data destruction

Data destruction you can trust. Formatting doesn’t fully erase data. We physically destroy storage devices using industrial shredders, making data irretrievable.

Circular IT group performs destruction on-site or at our secure facility, ensuring maximum control, security, and irreversible data removal.

Data destruction

Data center decommisioning

Specialist, secure, and hassle-free dismantling of servers, racks, and cabling, efficiently and at scale, on-site.

Benefit from on-site data erasure, certified recycling and asset recovery return on your datacenter equipment.

Data center Decommissioning

Safe and Responsible ITAD Services

As a trusted ITAD company, we take care of everything: from secure data destruction to responsible hardware processing. Our eco-conscious approach helps reduce costs, recover value, and ensure full compliance, while minimising environmental impact and ensuring secure destruction of data.

  • Minimise e-waste, conserve resources
  • Ensure data destruction, maintain compliance
  • Reduce costs, recover value
  • Boost image, demonstrate ethics
  • ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
The circle of ITAD: Acquire, Deploy, Manage, and Refresh

Benefits of our ITAD services:

Data Security & Compliance

We prioritise data security with certified processes to safeguard your sensitive information.

Environmental Sustainability

Our circular approach minimises e-waste and promotes responsible recycling practices.

Maximise Return on Investment (ROI)

Recover value from your used IT equipment through our buyback programs.

Peace of Mind

Experience a stress-free IT asset disposal process with our expert team handling everything.

Our ITAD locations

United Kingdom

ITAD UK

Belgium

ITAD Belgium

Denmark

ITAD Denmark

Netherlands

ITAD Netherlands

What kind of IT hardware do we buy?

We buy your used business IT equipment. Please check the hardware you want to sell, see that it works, is complete, and is in good condition.

Personal Computing - Laptops

ITAD process

IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)

Pick-Up

We collect your surplus hardware at your location.

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Transport

We take your hardware away using our own secure transport.

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Registration

All your hardware is registered upon arrival.

data erasure

Certified Data Wiping

All data is wiped from your hardware securely.

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Preparation for a second life

We give your old hardware a second life.

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Reporting and payment

You receive data wiping certificates, a detailed report and the agreed residual value.

FAQ: IT Asset Disposition

  • What is the difference between ITAR and ITAD?

    IT asset recovery (ITAR) and IT asset disposition (ITAD) are two closely related terms that are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings.

    IT Asset Recovery

    IT asset recovery encompasses the entire process of managing the end-of-life lifecycle of IT assets, from identifying and securing them to data destruction, recycling or repurposing, and finally, disposal. It’s a comprehensive approach that aims to maximize the value of IT assets while ensuring data security and environmental sustainability.

    IT Asset Disposition

    IT asset disposition (ITAD) specifically refers to the disposal of IT assets, including physical destruction, shredding, or recycling. It’s a crucial step in the ITAR process, ensuring that sensitive data is permanently erased and that the assets are handled responsibly to minimize environmental impact.

  • When is ITAD relevant?

    ITAD becomes relevant when your IT equipment reaches the end of its useful life. This moment varies by company and use case.

    What may be outdated for you can still be valuable to others. Taking timely action helps you avoid data risks, reduce costs, and support sustainability.

  • Why is this process important?

    IT Asset Disposition ensures old IT is handled securely, protects sensitive data, and recovers value from surplus equipment. It blends security, environmental care, and financial benefit.

  • How does ITAD contribute to sustainability goals?

    ITAD promotes reuse and recycling of IT equipment. It reduces e-waste and CO₂ emissions. This supports goals like the circular economy. Calculate your impact with our impact calculator.

  • In which countries does CITg provide this service?

    CITg operates across Europe, with offices in the Netherlands, the UK, Germany, and France, and broader coverage via our partner network.

  • Are sub-services available individually?

    Yes. You can order individual ITAD services such as hardware buy-back, recycling, data erasure, or physical destruction.

  • What documentation will I receive during the process?

    You’ll get a receipt, a data erasure or destruction report, and an overview of reuse or recycling, all fully compliant with regulations.

  • Is ITAD the same as recycling?

    No. ITAD covers more than recycling. IT includes data wiping, refurbishing, and resale. Recycling is just one part.

  • How is data removal handled?

    We use Blancco’s globally certified Data Erasure software, approved by agencies like the AIVD. Data is completely and irreversibly erased, ensuring no sensitive information remains.

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