IT Hardware Asset Management, the Greener Way!

July 2013

Dealing with end-of-life (EOL)  hardware can be a pain in the rear for companies, but managing recycling and trade-ins for clients makes sound business sense, as well as a chance to help the environment.  Every time a customer upgrades their IT equipment, it raises the question of how to dispose of the old equipment.
Increasingly tight regulations govern the disposal and processing of electronic equipment. A few years ago, it might have been acceptable to leave old hardware out for the local council to collect with the refuse. That is no longer the case: most organizations will only collect used IT and other kit from businesses, if it is arranged – and usually paid for – in advance. The penalties for dumping controlled waste such as electronic equipment, rather than arranging collection or taking it to an approved recycling facility, are severe.
At the same time, the scale of the problem posed by redundant or end-of-life hardware is significant.
The changes in attitudes to recycling are being driven by legislation, especially the EU’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, or WEEE, directive. This puts an obligation to dispose of end-of-life or surplus equipment responsibly. There is also little doubt that end users of IT equipment have become much more aware of their environmental responsibilities, and want to dispose of equipment in a way that is as ‘green’ as possible.

This, though, presents challenges for many companies. As a direct result of the WEEE directive, Dectrade have stepped up their take back and disposal programs, providing our services to end users, and businesses.

To find out more about how Greentec Systems can assist you in this process while saving you money on IT Asset disposal, contact us or send us your list of terminated IT Assets for valuation and disposal solutions, a Greentec Systems specialist will assist you.