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Information Technology Asset Disposition (ITAD)

Creating a robust strategy for your end-of-life IT equipment

Regain space.

Protect your data.

Save the planet

When IT equipment reaches the end of its working life, the biggest risk isn’t the hardware; it’s the data still sitting on it. Old laptops, servers, phones, and drives can all hold sensitive information long after they’ve stopped being used.

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Our IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) services are designed first and foremost to protect your data, ensuring nothing leaves your organisation without being properly secured, wiped, or destroyed.

The Benefits Of Proper Disposal

A thorough ITAD process delivers critical security and compliance benefits:

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  • Guaranteed data protection across all retired assets

  • Reduced risk of data breaches from lost or mishandled equipment

  • Full compliance with GDPR and UK data protection requirements

  • Clear audit trails for internal governance and regulatory assurance

  • Certified proof of data erasure

  • Reporting of social/environmental impact

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With data breaches regularly linked to poorly disposed devices, ITAD is a core part of any serious security strategy, not an afterthought.

10-25%

of data breaches occur because of improper IT disposal

£3.4

million

the average cost of a data breach in the UK

22.3%

of electronic waste is formally recycled using approved methods

The Risks of Improper Disposal

Old or unused equipment left in cupboards, passed on informally, or disposed of incorrectly can create serious problems. Improper IT asset disposal can lead to:

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  • Data breaches from residual data left on drives

  • Regulatory penalties for non-compliance with GDPR and WEEE regulations

  • Reputational damage if sensitive information is exposed

  • Environmental harm from devices ending up in landfill

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Simply deleting files or factory-resetting a device is not enough. Without certified processes in place, data can still be recovered.

Our ITAD Process

We follow a secure, transparent, and fully auditable process designed to protect your organisation at every stage:​​​​​​

Enquiry & Planning:

After your initial enquiry, we will contact you to plan a collection on a mutually agreed date. At this stage, we will ascertain what items you have, where they are located, and any other logistical information.

Secure Collection & Transport:

Assets are collected using controlled logistics to prevent loss or unauthorised access.

Asset Identification & Tracking:

Each device is logged, tagged, and recorded to create a clear inventory of what you own and where it is.​

Data Sanitisation & Destruction:

All data-bearing devices undergo certified data wiping or physical destruction in line with recognised standards. Certificates are provided for your records.

Reuse, Recovery or Recycling:

Where possible, devices are securely refurbished for reuse. End-of-life equipment is responsibly recycled through approved channels.

Reporting & Audit Trail:

You receive full documentation covering asset status, data destruction, and environmental outcomes, giving you complete peace of mind.

Why Terraguard?

Choosing our ITAD services means partnering with a specialist dedicated to the highest standards of data security and environmental stewardship. We provide a fully transparent, audited process that ensures your sensitive information is permanently destroyed while giving your retired hardware a second life through responsible reuse and recycling

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