How much does IT equipment disposal cost in the UK? (2026 guide)

Updated 6 November 2026 · By the IT Equipment Disposal team

Short answer: In 2026, hard drive shredding in the UK usually costs £3 to £10 per drive off site, or £8 to £20 per drive on site plus a visit charge. Certified data erasure is usually £5 to £15 per device. Collections of recent, working IT equipment are often free because of resale value, while small or older loads usually cost £50 to £250.

Typical prices

Service	Typical UK price (2026)
Collection of recent working equipment, larger loads	Often free or a rebate
Small or older collection, minimum charge	£50 to £250
Certified data erasure (per device)	£5 to £15
Hard drive shredding off site (per drive)	£3 to £10
Hard drive shredding on site (per drive)	£8 to £20 plus £100 to £300 visit
CRT monitor or TV (per item)	£10 to £25
Printer or copier (per item)	£15 to £60
Server rack clearance (per rack)	£75 to £250

These are typical guide prices. Your actual price depends on the quantity, age and condition of the equipment, the level of data security you need, access and where in the UK you are.

What affects the price

Age and resale value of the equipment
Number of devices and drives
Wiping versus off-site or on-site shredding
Heavy or awkward items such as servers, copiers and CRT monitors
Access, floors, lifts and loading restrictions
Out-of-hours collection

When IT disposal can be free

Recent laptops, desktops, servers and phones in working order can often be refurbished and resold. On larger collections that resale value can cover collection and data erasure, and sometimes leaves a rebate for you. Small, mixed or very old loads rarely have enough value to cover costs.

How to get an accurate price

Send a rough list of devices by type, their approximate age, how many drives need shredding rather than wiping, and access details. That is enough for a fixed price in most cases.