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.
From certified data erasure to complete data centre decommissioning, we handle every step of the IT Asset Disposition process. Choose individual services or engage us as your full-service ITAD partner.
We buy your used IT hardware and pay a fair residual value: fast, secure and fully documented.
Certified data erasure to NIST 800-88 and Blancco standards. You receive an erasure certificate for every device.
Physical destruction of storage media (HDD/SSD) to DIN 66399. Full documentation and a destruction certificate included.
Complete decommissioning of data centres: dismantling, secure transport, data erasure and processing, all from a single partner.
WEEELABEX-certified recycling of IT hardware, with maximum material recovery and minimal e-waste.
Physical destruction of storage media on your own premises, with an immediate certificate of destruction.
We prioritise data security with certified processes to safeguard your sensitive information.
Our circular approach minimises e-waste and promotes responsible recycling practices.
Recover value from your used IT equipment through our buyback programs.
Experience a stress-free IT asset disposal process with our expert team handling everything.
IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) refers to the structured, secure and compliant process of decommissioning retired or surplus IT hardware, from laptops and desktops to servers and network equipment. The goal is to ensure data security, meet legal requirements such as GDPR, and maximise the residual value of the devices.
ITAD is often equated with standard IT recycling, but it goes much further. While recycling destroys devices outright, ITAD first assesses whether a device can be reused, refurbished or resold. This conserves resources, reduces e-waste, and delivers a measurable return for your organisation.
For organisations handling sensitive data, a properly managed ITAD process isn’t optional, it’s a legal requirement under UK and EU GDPR.
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Our ITAD processes are independently audited and certified for security, compliance and sustainability. Trusted by more than 90 multinationals.
Your ITAD needs may include certified data destruction, compliant recycling, or even business asset liquidation.
We can do all of that. But there’s always a portion of surplus IT that doesn’t need to be shredded, scrapped or sold.
That’s where a smarter strategy begins.
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Pick-Up
We collect your surplus hardware at your location.
Transport
We take your hardware away using our own secure transport.
Registration
All your hardware is registered upon arrival.
Certified Data Wiping
All data is wiped from your hardware securely.
Preparation for a second life
We give your old hardware a second life.
Reporting and payment
You receive data wiping certificates, a detailed report and the agreed residual value.
See exactly how we collect, process and destroy your IT assets, and how we safeguard your data at every step.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
CITg operates worldwide, with facilities in the Netherlands, the UK, and Belgium for strong European coverage.
Yes. You can order individual ITAD services such as hardware buy-back, recycling, data erasure, or physical destruction.
You’ll get a receipt, a data erasure or destruction report, and an overview of reuse or recycling, all fully compliant with regulations.
No. ITAD covers more than recycling. IT includes data wiping, refurbishing, and resale. Recycling is just one part.
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.
Yes. All vehicles, including third party transport, are GPS tracked to ensure full visibility at all times. Equipment is carefully quantified and documented before transit, ensuring a complete chain of custody from collection to final processing location.
Yes. We are fully compliant within SEPA and meet all WEEE regulations across all applicable regions. In addition, we are ISO 14001 certified, demonstrating our commitment to environmentally responsible processes and continuous improvement.
ADISA certification is an independent assessment that verifies whether an ITAD provider follows recognised best practices for securely handling retired IT equipment. It evaluates processes such as data sanitisation, asset tracking, security controls and compliance, giving customers confidence that IT assets are managed responsibly.
ADISA originally stood for Asset Disposal and Information Security Alliance. As of now, the ADISA Certification operates as an independent certification body specialising in data protection, IT asset recovery and quality management, while managing UK GDPR approved certification schemes and data sanitisation standards.
Yes. Circular IT group’s UK operation, formerly Re-Tek, holds ADISA ITAD Essentials Certification Gold. The Gold rating is awarded after an independent audit; it recognises that the Circular IT group demonstrated a high level of maturity in our ITAD processes, with robust controls for data security, operational governance and risk management throughout the IT asset lifecycle.
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