Secure Data Destruction

IT equipment such as laptops, PCs and hard drives contain sensitive information and lots of confidential data. Our secure data destruction service has BS7858 vetted staff offering a specialised process using government approved software, Blancco. We also provide tracking and a clear audit trail and a certificate of destruction, so you know your data is safe. We’ll even re-use and recycle as much of your old IT as possible.

In addition, none of your items will end up in developing countries, giving you a zero to landfill guarantee. For added protection we can physically shred your data bearing items.

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Our Secure Data Destruction service

Crate recycling collection

IT crate

Our IT crates can hold up to 10 laptops, with a total capacity of 90 L, providing a secure and convenient storage solution for secure data destruction.

Cage collection

IT cage

Our secure cage has a capacity of 1,055 L, providing a safe and convenient way to store your items for data destruction.

Box Vehicle collection

Clearance

Need a one-off clearance? We’ll collect directly from your workplace at your convenience.

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What Can and Can’t Be Collected for Data Destruction

Commercial IT equipment can hold sensitive data such as financial information and personal data. We collect any data bearing IT equipment such as PCs, laptops, hard drives and USBs for secure data destruction. We use specialist wiping software, ensuring your data cannot be accessed by anyone after disposal. 

What can go in?

  • Laptops
  • PCs
  • USBs
  • Hard drives
  • CDs

What can’t go in?

  • Batteries
  • Cardboard packaging

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GDPR Compliant Secure Data Destruction

Organisations in the UK and Europe have a legal obligation to securely erase data stored on IT memory. We ensure that all equipment is completely cleansed, including PCs, laptops, servers, printers, and smartphones. Our team uses specialist Blancco software, which is CESG-approved, to securely erase data. If data cannot be safely erased, we physically destroy the hard drive or other internal memory using our facility’s industrial shredder, ensuring full compliance with data protection regulations.

By following these processes, we help organisations meet their obligations under both the Data Protection Act 2018, which governs how personal data must be handled and erased, and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which sets out requirements for secure data access and destruction. This ensures that all IT assets are processed safely, legally, and in line with current data protection laws.

How Does Our Data Destruction Service Work?

IT Cage and Crate
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We provide you with a container to safely store your redundant data bearing IT equipment.

Vetted Box Driver
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Either on a regular frequency or one off our BS7958 vetted staff collect your equipment.

Box Vehicle
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Our secure and tracked vehicles transport your equipment back to our secure IT processing facility

Data Bearing Items
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Once your items arrive, we log each item on a bespoke management system. Each item is assigned a unique asset number and we’ll provide you with an inventory of the items collected.

Data Wiping
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All equipment is data wiped with Blancco data wiping software, to ensure your data is protected.

Certificate of Destruction
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We provide you with a report detailing all equipment disposed of and data-wiped, for complete peace of mind.

IT Component
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Items are assessed for repair and reuse. Working items are sent for reuse. Broken items are disassembled, and the precious metals are recycled and other pieces used to manufacture new equipment.

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Upon request, we can physically shred data bearing items after wiping for added protection.

Blancco secure data destruction at Recorra's facility in Purfleet. 3 lines of hard rives are hooked up to the system with a working scanning barcodes for each of the hard drives.

Secure Data Destruction with Blancco

At Recorra, we use Blancco, a globally recognized, certified data erasure software, to securely and permanently wipe all IT and electrical equipment data. Every device is processed using government-approved standards, ensuring sensitive information is completely destroyed.

After each erasure, a certificate of destruction is issued, providing a fully auditable record for compliance with strict data protection regulations such as GDPR. By integrating Blancco into our secure data destruction service, Recorra guarantees that your confidential data is handled safely, efficiently, and responsibly throughout their lifecycle.

Your Secure Data Destruction Questions Answered

  • Our IT crate holds the equivalent of 10 laptops, with a capacity of 90L. Our IT cages have a capacity of 1055L.

  • Hard drives and other data storage components are either securely wiped or physically destroyed to prevent any data breaches before recycling the components.

  • We ensure materials such as mercury, lead, and certain chemicals found in electronics are safely extracted and disposed of in compliance with UK environmental regulations, before the remaining materials are recycled.

  • Yes, Recorra provides certificates of recycling and detailed reports documenting the responsible disposal of your e-waste, ensuring full compliance with the WEEE Directive and helping you meet your corporate social responsibility goals.

  • Whether you need a single item collected or have a large volume of electrical equipment to dispose of, we can help. You can book anything from one-off collections to full-scale clearances, all carried out using our secure box vehicles. Every item is handled safely and processed through our data destruction service, ensuring any information is securely erased or destroyed in compliance with data protection regulations.

  • A Certificate of Destruction is an official document issued after your data-bearing equipment has been securely wiped or destroyed. Recorra provides this certificate at the end of the process, giving proof that all sensitive data has been permanently erased and ensuring compliance with data protection laws.

  • Under GDPR, businesses must ensure that personal and sensitive data is securely erased or destroyed when it is no longer required. This includes data stored on digital devices, in paper documents, and within branded or promotional materials. Recorra helps businesses comply by securely wiping all digital data using CESG-approved Blancco software and securely shredding paper documents and branded materials. We also provide a Certificate of Destruction as proof of compliance, giving businesses peace of mind that their data has been safely and legally disposed of.

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