Laptop recycling means the reuse of (parts of) defective or old laptops and notebooks through certified disassembly, repair or donation.
When you as a company adapt your IT infrastructure, IT devices are released that will no longer be used. To dispose of broken or redundant hardware in a responsible manner is IT recycling the most sustainable option.
You have come to the right place for responsible laptop recycling for companies. We collect old laptops from companies. By giving them a second life or processing them in an environmentally friendly way, we contribute to the reuse of IT devices. In addition, we can ensure secure data destruction so that privacy-sensitive data does not end up on the street. If desired, you will receive a certificate of destruction.
Recycling old company laptops is extremely important. Some written-off laptops are still usable. We may carry out repairs and offer them for reuse or donation. Are the notebooks no longer reusable? Parts and components can be. By sorting and recycling these, fewer new raw materials are needed to produce new IT equipment. This reduces CO2 emissions and is good for the future of our planet. Our laptop recycling service is suitable for:
We specialize in collecting and processing laptops. We only offer this service to companies and institutions, not to private individuals. This can be done once on call or periodically. Do you want fast? Would you like to have your old notebooks or computers collected for recycling? In many cases we can pick up the written-off company laptops from you within 10 days. You pay a very affordable collection rate and the recycling costs are free. We will make a tailor-made quotation for data destruction - if desired. E-Waste Netherlands collects all types of hardware and electronics, including network devices and phone recycling you can contact us.
Private individuals can hand in an old laptop to the recycling center of their municipality, so that it can be separated from residual waste and processed properly. But there are also other options for a private individual:
There comes a time when returning written-off laptops is necessary. They typically last up to five years. After this, you run the risk of poor security and low
performance. Business laptops, designed for professional use, can sometimes last longer. The housing is of a higher quality, which makes them more durable.
Handing in laptops to a special processor is a safe and responsible choice for you as a company. We are certified in computer recycling for companies. We will schedule a pick-up appointment for this. You can of course also choose to bring old laptop/notebooks and other computer waste to us.
Correctly and completely deleting data from old laptops is important. Confidential data is often stored on these written-off IT devices. It is important that this data does not end up in the wrong hands. We delete the data in a specialized and secure manner. We can issue an official declaration of destruction for this. This gives you the guarantee that all company and customer data has been correctly removed from each old laptop. We do this through digital or physical destruction with special software programs and shredding machines. We also offer certified data destruction on location.
Engage E-Waste Netherlands for responsible and certified recycling of laptops and notebooks
We offer laptop recycling free of charge for companies. This is possible because parts and materials of IT devices can, on average, have a residual value that exceeds
offset processing costs. You only pay a fee for collection. We work with competitive rates for destroying data, including certification. Request a quote without obligation and we will email you the costs within 1 working day.
In some cases, as a company you can hand in old laptops for money. For example, when large quantities are involved or when the devices are not older than 4 years and can still be used for business reuse. A value is then paid out based on subsequent calculation.
Private individuals can dispose of their old laptop at the recycling center in their own municipality. Companies cannot go here. They can have their old laptops collected and recycled by us. Or you can hand in your business hardware with us by appointment. Throwing away with residual waste is not permitted, because this is very bad for the environment.
You may prefer to remove the hard drives from your company laptops yourself. Then follow the steps below to remove a hard drive from a laptop yourself. It is important that you backup the files first. Or transport all data to an external hard drive or use WiFi or Lan to send files to the cloud. Then remove the plug, all cables and the battery. Then carefully unscrew the back and remove the hard drive.
Completely wiping a laptop can be done in several ways. On the internet you can find step-by-step plans for completely resetting laptops, but also for partially deleting personal files, apps and settings or deleting specific folders and drives. However, keep in mind that there is always data left behind! It is therefore important to have this done by a certified company.
The gold in a laptop is in the circuit board. But it concerns only a very small amount of gold: about 75 grams of gold per 1000 kg of motherboards. In addition to gold in the circuit boards, laptops also contain other precious metals for conduction, such as silver and copper. These are valuable recyclable raw materials and are used, among other things, to manufacture new equipment.