--- title: The IT Asset Disposal Blog (12) description: Read articles, news and opinion on IT asset disposal, computer equipment recycling & the safe disposal of redundant IT assets (12) --- [Get Quote](https://www.absoluteitad.com/contact-us) - - - - - - **Email:** [info@absoluteitad.com](mailto:info@absoluteitad.com) **Phone:** [01332 371 989](tel:01332371989) [![absolute-it-ad-logo](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hs-fs/hubfs/absolute-it-ad-logo.png?width=479&name=absolute-it-ad-logo.png "absolute-it-ad-logo")](https://www.absoluteitad.com/) - [Home](https://www.absoluteitad.com) - [About](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/#) - [About Us](https://www.absoluteitad.com/about-us) - [Reviews](https://www.absoluteitad.com/reviews) - [Careers](https://www.absoluteitad.com/careers) - [Licenses & Certificates](https://www.absoluteitad.com/licenses-certificates) - [IT Asset Disposal](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/#) - [IT Asset Disposal](https://www.absoluteitad.com/it-asset-disposal) - [What is IT Asset Disposal](https://www.absoluteitad.com/what-is-it-asset-disposal) - [How does IT asset disposal work?](https://www.absoluteitad.com/how-does-it-asset-disposal-work) - [How does collection work?](https://www.absoluteitad.com/how-does-collection-work) - [Computer Equipment Disposal](https://www.absoluteitad.com/computer-equipment-disposal) - [Computer Recycling And Disposal](https://www.absoluteitad.com/computer-recycling-and-disposal) - [How To Dispose Of Old Computers](https://www.absoluteitad.com/how-to-dispose-of-old-computers) - [IT Equipment Recycling](https://www.absoluteitad.com/IT-equipment-recycling) - Secure Computer Recycling - [Sustainability](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/#) - [Sustainability](https://www.absoluteitad.com/sustainability) - [Environment](https://www.absoluteitad.com/environmental-policy) - [WEEE](https://www.absoluteitad.com/weee-directive-policy) - [Supply Chain](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/#) - [Supply Chain](https://www.absoluteitad.com/supply-chain) - [Office Relocation](https://www.absoluteitad.com/office-relocation) - [Secure Collection](https://www.absoluteitad.com/secure-collections) - [Returns Management](https://www.absoluteitad.com/returns-management) - [Asset Reporting](https://www.absoluteitad.com/asset-reporting) - [Data Sanitisation](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/#) - [Data Sanitisation](https://www.absoluteitad.com/data-sanitisation) - [How We Ensure Data Security](https://www.absoluteitad.com/how-we-ensure-data-security) - [Offsite Data Sanitisation](https://www.absoluteitad.com/offsite-data-sanitisation) - [Your Legal Responsibilities](https://www.absoluteitad.com/your-legal-responsibilities) - [Decommissioning](https://www.absoluteitad.com/decommissioning) - [Blog](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal) - [Contact](https://www.absoluteitad.com/contact-us) # The Absolute IT Asset Disposal Blog ## [Critical Computer Collection Facts You Need To Know!](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/critical-computer-collection-facts-you-need-to-know) 14 February,2018 |No Comments [![critical_computer_collection_facts_you_need_to_know.jpg](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/critical_computer_collection_facts_you_need_to_know.jpg)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/critical-computer-collection-facts-you-need-to-know) IT Asset Disposal is the catch-all term given to the process of getting rid of computer equipment. IT disposal has two phases - [Sanitisation of any residual data](https://www.absoluteitad.com/data-sanitisation) - [Disposal of the physical equipment](https://www.absoluteitad.com/it-asset-disposal) [Read More](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/critical-computer-collection-facts-you-need-to-know) ## [5 IT Hardware Recycling Mistakes You'll Want To Avoid!](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/5-it-hardware-recycling-mistakes-youll-want-to-avoid) 06 February,2018 |No Comments [![5 IT Hardware Recycling Mistakes You'll Want To Avoid!.jpg](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/5%20IT%20Hardware%20Recycling%20Mistakes%20You'll%20Want%20To%20Avoid!.jpg)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/5-it-hardware-recycling-mistakes-youll-want-to-avoid) Recycling old IT hardware is not always straightforward. Mistakes can sometimes be made that result in environmental damage, or that can expose you and your customers to the risk of data theft. Here are the five biggest mistakes you want to avoid when disposing of old assets: [Read More](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/5-it-hardware-recycling-mistakes-youll-want-to-avoid) ## [Why Selling Old Smart Phones Can Pose A Data Security Risk For Your Business](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/why-selling-old-smart-phones-can-pose-a-data-security-risk-for-your-business) 24 January,2018 |No Comments [![Why Selling Old Smart Phones Can Pose A Data Security Risk For Your Business.jpg](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/Why%20Selling%20Old%20Smart%20Phones%20Can%20Pose%20A%20Data%20Security%20Risk%20For%20Your%20Business.jpg)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/why-selling-old-smart-phones-can-pose-a-data-security-risk-for-your-business) Many businesses provide their employees with smart phones, these smart phones being ideal for the smooth operation of the business due to their diminutive size and versatile features. Although every device is owned by the business itself, employees are usually free to use their devices according to their own discretion. There is no doubt that providing employees with smartphones is a fringe... [Read More](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/why-selling-old-smart-phones-can-pose-a-data-security-risk-for-your-business) ## [Why Recycle Computer Monitors?](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/why-recycle-computer-monitors) 16 January,2018 |No Comments [![Why Recycle Computer Monitors - NEW.png](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/Why%20Recycle%20Computer%20Monitors%20-%20NEW.png)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/why-recycle-computer-monitors) E-waste is growing every year at a phenomenal rate and every business should take steps to reduce the impact waste is having on the environment. The reason why it is so important for businesses to allocate their waste properly is the sheer amount of E-waste that many UK businesses produce each year. Every year, many businesses change their outdated equipment; including laptops, desktops, tablets... [Read More](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/why-recycle-computer-monitors) ## [Why Is It Important To Recycle Laptop Batteries?](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/why-is-it-important-to-recycle-laptop-batteries) 09 January,2018 |No Comment [![Why Is It Important To Recycle Laptop Batteries - NEW.png](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/Why%20Is%20It%20Important%20To%20Recycle%20Laptop%20Batteries%20-%20NEW.png)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/why-is-it-important-to-recycle-laptop-batteries) Out all of the items that our homes and offices produce, dead batteries are one of the few waste items we should never dispose without a degree of care. This may come as surprise to many but even the smallest batteries out there have hazardous chemicals which can react and cause serious harm to the environment. Besides the environment, these batteries can seriously harm people and animals if they... [Read More](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/why-is-it-important-to-recycle-laptop-batteries) ## [What Is A Computer Recycling Bin?](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/whatis-a-computer-recycling-bin) 01 January,2018 |No Comments [![](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/What%20Is%20A%20Computer%20Recycling%20Bin.png)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/whatis-a-computer-recycling-bin) Every windows computer has a ‘recycling bin’, where data items are temporarily stored after they are deleted. These items are temporarily stored just in case the user made a mistake and can only be deleted permanently if the user accesses the recycling bin and deletes the respective files. Every recycle bin has a default shortcut on the windows desktop, which has also been upgraded over the... [Read More](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/whatis-a-computer-recycling-bin) ## [What Computer Manufacturers Provide A Recycling Service?](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/what-computer-manufacturers-provide-a-recycling-service) 27 December,2017 |No Comments [![What Computer Manufacturers Provide A Recycling Service.jpg](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/What%20Computer%20Manufacturers%20Provide%20A%20Recycling%20Service.jpg)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/what-computer-manufacturers-provide-a-recycling-service) Recently, a study was published by StEP (Solving the E-waste Problem), a United Nations initiative that seeks to reduce global volumes of electronic waste. Their findings stated that seventy-five million tonnes of used electronic devices were discarded around the world as waste each year. This study emphasises the fact that every year we are producing a staggering amount of E-waste and are... [Read More](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/what-computer-manufacturers-provide-a-recycling-service) ## [What A Data Breach Could Cost Your Business](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/what-a-data-breach-could-cost-your-business) 21 December,2017 |No Comments [![](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/What%20A%20Data%20Breach%20Could%20Cost%20Your%20Business.jpg)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/what-a-data-breach-could-cost-your-business) Most businesses are aware of the fact that investing in initiatives and protocols for preventing data breaches is actually cheap compared to the aftermath of a targeted data breach. However, a substantial number of businesses are still under the impression that their business is under no real threat of a data breach due to the nature of their industry.    [Read More](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/what-a-data-breach-could-cost-your-business) ## [Top Reasons To Never Sell Refurbished IT Assets On eBay](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/top-reasons-to-never-sell-refurbished-it-assets-on-ebay) 13 December,2017 |No Comments [![](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/Top%20Reasons%20To%20Never%20Sell%20Refurbished%20IT%20Assets%20On%20eBay.png)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/top-reasons-to-never-sell-refurbished-it-assets-on-ebay) Many businesses make use of eBay to sell refurbished IT to generate capital. These businesses either list their used IT assets on eBay or first have their equipment repaired and then sell these devices on different E-commerce websites through third parties. Out all of the websites, eBay is considered to be the most effective as it can help people resell different products in no time at all.... [Read More](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/top-reasons-to-never-sell-refurbished-it-assets-on-ebay) ## [The Most Common Causes Of Corporate Data Breaches](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/the-most-common-causes-of-corporate-data-breaches) 05 December,2017 |No Comments [![](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/The%20Most%20Common%20Causes%20Of%20Corporate%20Data%20Breaches%201.jpg)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/the-most-common-causes-of-corporate-data-breaches) Every business executive has one common fear and that is a data breach. Modern businesses understand that protecting their customer information and data is integral to the lifeline of their business. They understand the dynamic nature of cybercrime, and that constant vigilance is the way forward. Cybercrime is increasing every year at an exponential rate, which is exactly why every business... 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