The Cost of Getting IT Disposal Wrong
Disposing of ICT assets is no longer a back-office task — it’s a compliance, security, and ESG reporting issue. Choosing the wrong pathway exposes your organisation to:
- Data security risks → unmanaged assets leave sensitive information vulnerable.
- Regulatory exposure → no audit trail means you can’t prove compliance.
- Reputational damage → boards, customers, and stakeholders expect sustainable IT procurement, not landfill or greenwashing.
For enterprise and government buyers, “free” or ad-hoc disposal isn’t an option — the cost of non-compliance is far greater.
Why Choose Recover-E
Recover-E is Australia’s trusted solution for secure IT asset disposal and
compliant ICT recycling:
Why Free Drop-Off or Donations Aren’t Enough
Free or low-cost options like council e-waste disposal, charity donations, or “free” collectors sound attractive — but they’re designed for households, not enterprises.
They don’t provide the compliance or reporting your organisation needs:
- No certified data wiping → risk of data breaches
- No compliance trail → no certificates or audit-ready documentation
- No ESG reporting → nothing to demonstrate carbon savings, landfill diversion, or social impact
- Donations still require certified erasure before devices can legally be reused
Recover-E isn’t “free” — it’s an enterprise-grade IT asset recovery service that protects your organisation, secures your data, and delivers ESG outcomes you can report with confidence.
How Recover-E Works
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Receive a tailored quote
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Approve the quote
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Secure Data Wiping
ISO 27001 certified erasure.
Certified Recycling & ESG Reporting
ISO 14001 recycling + auditable reporting.
The Environmental Cost of E-Waste Disposal
Irresponsible disposal of IT assets creates more than a storage problem—it creates a global environmental crisis.
- Laptops & Printers: Contain toxic materials like lead and mercury that leak into soil and waterways. That’s why secure IT asset disposal is essential.
- Smartphones: Around 85% of a phone’s carbon footprint comes from manufacturing. Throwing them away early locks in emissions instead of supporting a carbon neutral IT lifecycle.
- The Bigger Picture: E-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams. In 2022, over 62 million metric tons were generated worldwide—yet only ~22% was recycled through compliant ICT recycling. Emissions from e-waste rose 53% in just six years.
Recover-E is Australia’s trusted solution for sustainable IT procurement and e-waste disposal. We help organisations reduce environmental impact, prove compliance, and keep toxins out of landfills.
Social Impact Beyond Recycling
Recover-E is powered by TechForGood, a Certified B Corp and Social Enterprise.
- All spend counts toward social procurement targets
- Profits fund Catalysing Connections
- Double impact: carbon + community
♻️ Extending Device Lifecycles
Where assets are in good working condition, Recover-E ensures they are securely wiped, refurbished, and reused. Proceeds from resale are reinvested into Catalysing Connections — driving human connection while supporting a sustainable IT procurement model.
