Asset ITAD — Gaming Hardware

Console Reuse & Recycling

Console storage is wiped first — accounts, saves and payment details — then hardware is tested, repaired and resold or redistributed, keeping working gaming hardware out of the shredder.

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Last reviewed: 22 October 2026

tfix · console-reuse.logCoD #TF-40210
$ tfix reuse --asset console --wipe
✓ logged console · handheld → reuse queue
✓ storage wiped · NIST SP 800-88 certified
✓ test powered & tested passed
→ graded resale £95 recovered
✓ CoD issued · audit-ready▌
A games console
Consoles & gaming, processed at our licensed UK facility
A handheld games console
In plain English

What happens to old games consoles?

Consoles and handhelds are data-wiped (accounts, saves and payment details), tested, repaired where viable, and resold or redistributed. Non-repairable units are recycled to WEEE standards.

What You Get

Every Asset Logged. Every Step Documented.

The same verified foundations on every project — documented, traceable, and UK-only.

1. Storage wiped first

Console storage can hold accounts, saves and payment details — it is wiped and certified before anything is resold.

2. Tested & repaired

Consoles and handhelds are tested and repaired where viable, then refurbished to a reliable, working standard.

3. Reuse over recycling

Working consoles are resold or redistributed; only non-repairable units are recycled.

UK chain of custody. No offshore brokering.

Every asset is logged by serial number, transported under chain of custody by our Environment Agency registered carrier, and processed at our licensed UK facility in Mitcham — never sold on to an untracked offshore broker.

Certifications & Compliance

Compliance You Can Verify

We lead with paperwork, not promises. Every registration below is independently checkable, and every project is delivered against recognised UK standards.

CredentialReferenceIssued / recognised byWhat it proves
Waste Carrier RegistrationCBDU656692Environment AgencyLegal authority to transport and carry controlled waste and end-of-life IT across the UK.
WEEE Treatment Exemption (T11)EXP/UP3043JDEnvironment AgencyAuthorised to treat waste electrical and electronic equipment for reuse and recycling.
ICO Data Protection RegistrationZB787416Information Commissioner's OfficeRegistered to process personal data in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Cyber EssentialsReference on requestIASME (NCSC scheme)Independently verified baseline cyber-security controls protecting your data while in our custody.
ADR 1.3 Dangerous Goods Awareness (Driver Training)Reference on requestEcoStar (Dangerous Goods Training Online)Collection drivers are trained to handle and transport equipment containing lithium batteries (UN3481, Class 9) in line with ADR dangerous goods rules.

Certification vs alignment: the table lists the registrations and certifications TFix holds and can evidence. References to ISO 27001 elsewhere on this site describe alignment with its information-security principles, not certification.

Standards we work to

  • NIST SP 800-88 Rev.2— Media sanitisation standard governing secure erase and physical destruction.
  • NCSC Secure Sanitisation Guidance— Current UK government guidance on secure sanitisation and disposal of storage media (replaces the withdrawn HMG IA Standard 5).
  • UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018— Legal basis for evidenced, auditable destruction of personal data.
  • WEEE Regulations— Environmental compliance for waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Need our paperwork for an RFP or audit?

We can supply our registrations, insurance certificates, and sample destruction outputs as part of your supplier due diligence.

What We Handle

Consoles & Gaming We Retire Securely

Built for Retailers, refurbishers, and community reuse schemes.

Games consoles & handhelds

PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and other consoles, plus handhelds — complete and working.

Controllers & accessories

Wired and wireless controllers, cables and power bricks.

Games & cartridges

Discs, cartridges and complete game sets.

VR headsets

Complete virtual-reality headsets and accessories.

More Equipment We Retire

Hard Drives & SSDs

Certified erasure & shredding

Laptops

Secure wipe & buyback

Servers & Data Centre Equipment

Disposal, decommissioning & recycling

Monitors, TVs & Displays

WEEE-compliant recycling

Phones & Tablets

Secure wipe & buyback

Networking Equipment

Config wipe & buyback

Printers & MFPs

WEEE-compliant disposal

Batteries

Lithium-ion disposal & UPS reuse

GPUs & Graphics Cards

AI & data-centre GPU disposal

Audio & Hi-Fi

Reuse & recycling of hi-fi equipment

Circuit Boards

Component recovery & de-soldering

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about consoles & gaming disposal.

Is console data erased before resale?

Yes. Console storage can hold accounts, saves and payment details, so every console and handheld is wiped and receives a Certificate of Destruction before resale or redistribution.

Do you repair consoles before selling them?

Yes. Consoles and handhelds are tested, repaired where viable, and refurbished to a reliable, working standard before resale.

What happens to consoles that cannot be repaired?

They are processed through certified WEEE recycling, with working components and materials recovered.

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Tell us about the consoles & gaming you need to retire and we will arrange a clear, no-obligation quote.

✅ Licensed UK collection • Full compliance documentation • Serialised audit trail

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