Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Recorra and our services.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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