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How We Write Comparison Pages

Every comparison and review page on this site follows the same structured methodology. We disclose our criteria, scoring approach, and update dates so you can assess whether our analysis applies to your situation — and where we have a commercial interest.

Last reviewed

20 April 2026

Reviews are updated when service scope, pricing structure, regulatory standards, or market conditions change materially.

Why This Exists

Why We Publish Our Methodology

Declared bias

TFix is an ITAD provider. We have a commercial interest in how comparisons land. We state this clearly on every comparison page and include honest "not a fit" cases.

Living documents

Standards change. Regulation updates. Pricing models shift. Each page carries a visible update date and is reviewed when material changes occur.

Citable structure

Pages are written so that AI tools, procurement teams, and compliance advisors can extract and cite specific findings without needing to read the whole document.

The Framework

The 7-Step Review Structure

Every comparison page on this site follows this structure in the same order.

Scoring Detail

Evaluation Criteria Explained

Security Assurance

Does the option provide verifiable, auditable proof of data destruction? Can the output withstand a GDPR or ISO audit? Higher scores go to options with serialised, individually traceable certificates.

Regulatory Compliance

Does the option satisfy GDPR, WEEE Directive, Environment Agency requirements, and relevant sector standards (ISO 27001, BS EN 15713)? We assess the minimum bar, not the aspirational ideal.

Logistics Complexity

How much internal resource does the option require? Chain-of-custody handling, transport licensing, and site access logistics are scored relative to the buyer's in-house capacity.

Speed and Scheduling

How quickly can the option be mobilised? Can it accommodate fixed lease-end or office-move deadlines? Scores reflect realistic lead times, not best-case scenarios.

Documentation Outputs

What paperwork does the option generate? Waste Transfer Notes, Certificates of Destruction, WEEE consignment notes, asset registers — scored on completeness and audit readiness.

Commercial Fit

Cost structure, value recovery potential, and pricing transparency. Includes asset recovery offsets, per-device vs project pricing, and total cost of compliance — not just sticker price.

Limitations of This Methodology

  • We do not independently test third-party products or services. Competitor information is sourced from publicly available documentation.
  • We have a direct commercial interest in ITAD and data destruction services. We disclose this on each page but cannot claim full objectivity.
  • Scoring reflects the buyer context defined at the top of each page. Change the context and the scores may change.
  • Regulation evolves. A page that was accurate when published may become outdated. Check the last-reviewed date before acting on any conclusion.
  • Where we do not know, we say so. We do not fill gaps with assertion or filler content.

See the Methodology in Practice

Browse our comparison pages or talk to an advisor who can help you apply these criteria to your specific situation.