Asset ITAD — Network Infrastructure

Network Equipment Disposal & Recycling

Retire switches, routers, firewalls, and access points securely — configuration wipe, certified data destruction, and buyback of reusable enterprise gear.

Last reviewed: 19 August 2026

Network equipment decommissioning and recycling
What You Get

Every Asset Logged. Every Step Documented.

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

1. Serialised chain of custody

Every device is logged and tracked from collection through wipe, destruction, or resale.

2. Configuration wipe & certified destruction

Configurations, credentials, and certificates are securely erased before reuse or resale.

3. Buyback of reusable gear

Enterprise switches, routers, and firewalls with resale value are tested and sold, with a transparent share returned to you.

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 RegistrationCBDU351026Environment 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 EssentialsCertifiedIASME (NCSC scheme)Independently verified baseline cyber-security controls protecting your data while in our custody.
ADR 1.3 Dangerous Goods Awareness (Driver Training)CertifiedEcoStar (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.

Standards we work to

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Sanitisation GuidanceCurrent UK government guidance on secure sanitisation and disposal of storage media (replaces the withdrawn HMG IA Standard 5).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

Networking Equipment We Retire Securely

Built for Network, infrastructure, and IT operations teams.

Switches & routers

Configuration wipe and certified data destruction, then buyback or recycling of core and edge devices.

Firewalls & security appliances

Secure handling of firewalls and security appliances, with configuration and certificate data removed.

Access points & controllers

Retirement of Wi-Fi access points, controllers, and associated wireless hardware.

Buyback & value recovery

Reusable switches and enterprise gear are tested and resold, with a transparent share returned to you.

More Equipment We Retire

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about networking equipment disposal.

Do network devices store data?

Yes — switches, routers, and firewalls hold running configurations, credentials, and certificates. We factory-reset and securely erase them, and destroy any removable storage, with documentation for your records.

Can you recover value from old switches?

Yes. Enterprise switches, routers, and firewalls with resale value are tested and sold, and you receive a transparent share of the proceeds.

Is configuration data removed before resale?

Yes. Every device is factory-reset and securely erased before reuse or resale, so no customer configuration, credentials, or certificates leave our facility.

What happens to end-of-life gear?

Devices with no resale value are recycled to WEEE standards, with a full Waste Transfer Note and environmental report.

Request a Quote

Tell us about the networking equipment 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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