Why ADISA-Standard
Data Wiping Matters
Let’s be honest – most of us have a cupboard full of old tech we’re not quite sure what to do
with. A laptop from five years ago. A phone with a cracked screen. Maybe even a dusty
server no one’s dared to unplug since 2018.
For a lot of small businesses, it’s easier to stash it and forget it. But with WEEE regulations
changing and data protection laws like GDPR tightening, that quiet pile of e-waste might
soon become a risk. Especially if you’re not sure what happens to the data once it leaves
your hands.
Here’s the good news: secure IT disposal exists. It’s thorough, safe, and nothing like
deleting a file or doing a factory reset. Here at Recycle-IT!, we handle it to ADISA
standards – and if you’ve never heard of ADISA, don’t worry. We’ll explain.
What is Data Wiping – Really?
Most people think deleting files means they’re gone. But that’s like tearing the index out of a
book and leaving all the pages. The data’s still there. All it takes is the right software – or a
bit of bad intent – and it can be pulled back.
Data wiping is a secure process that permanently erases all information from a device. Not
just user files, but hidden system data, passwords, and anything left in the background.
At Recycle-IT!, we use professional-grade tools that follow strict protocols. Devices aren’t
just wiped – they’re verified, logged, and tested to make sure every bit of data is
unrecoverable.
What Makes ADISA Standards Different?
ADISA stands for the Asset Disposal and Information Security Alliance. It’s the gold standard
for secure computer recycling and business IT disposal in the UK. Their certification
means we don’t just say we wipe data – we prove it.
Their audits cover:
● Data sanitisation processes
● Staff training and background checks
● Chain of custody
● Physical and digital security
We follow their methods because your business reputation is worth protecting – and
because trust can’t be half-done.
Why This Matters for SMEs
If you’re an SME, you probably don’t have a dedicated IT disposal team. You might not even
know what your obligations are. That’s fair – you’re busy running your business.
But if you’re storing old devices with customer info, payroll records, or anything sensitive –
you’re carrying risk. Not just reputational risk, but legal risk under GDPR and the WEEE
directive.
With proper data wiping, you remove that worry. You keep your records clean. You show
your clients and your team that you take security seriously. And, frankly, you clear some
space in that cupboard.
What We Offer (That Others Don’t)
We’re not a faceless waste contractor. We’re a Bolton-based social enterprise that’s part
of your community.
● Every device is wiped to ADISA-certified standards
● You get a certificate of data destruction for your records
● Devices are reused wherever possible – powering digital inclusion
● You stay WEEE-compliant without the jargon or hassle
We’ve helped local businesses, councils, schools – and we’re just getting started.
Let’s Make It Official (Gently)
If this all sounds like something your business should be doing – you’re probably right.
That’s why we’ve created a simple ethical recycling pledge for Bolton SMEs.
It’s not a contract. It’s just a first step.
Sign the pledge, join the network, and when you’re ready – we’ll sort the rest.
No faff. No risk. Just GDPR-compliant tech recycling, from a local team who knows the
ropes.