Supporting lawful, defensible device disposal

Ready Set Recycle operates in environments where data protection, governance and environmental responsibility intersect.

Our services are designed to support compliance with applicable UK data protection legislation, industry standards and environmental obligations.

Data protection principles

Across both Corporate and Electronic Lost Property services, Ready Set Recycle operates in alignment with core data protection principles, including:

  • Lawful and transparent processing
  • Appropriate access control
  • Secure handling of data-bearing devices
  • Clear accountability and record-keeping

Certified data erasure is carried out where data is present and erasure is technically viable. Where erasure is not possible, secure destruction pathways are used, with outcomes recorded accordingly. 

Auditability and accountability

Our processes are structured to ensure:

  • Item-level traceability
  • Clear chain of custody
  • Defensible audit records

This supports internal governance requirements and external scrutiny where required. 

Environmental compliance

Where devices are not suitable for reuse, recycling is carried out through WEEE Directive compliant partners.

Environmental responsibility is balanced with data protection, ensuring neither is compromised.

One framework, two contexts

Whether managing unclaimed electronic lost property or surplus corporate devices, the same underlying principles apply:

  • Secure handling
  • Certified processing
  • Clear records

The difference lies in context – not in standards.