Q1) When was the last time you disposed of redundant I.T. & Telecomms equipment?

1 - 3 Months ago 4 - 6 Months ago 7 - 12 Months ago 1 - 3 Years ago Never

Q2) When disposing of equipment, which of the following are important considerations you take when choosing your disposal route?

The equipment is disposed of in a legal & compliant fashion.
The equipment is disposed of in the U.K.
The disposal company is an ISO9001 Quality Assurance registered firm.
The disposal company is an ISO14001 Environmental Standards registered firm.
The disposal company is an ISO17799 Data Security Standards registered firm.
The disposal company is an ICER (Industry Council for Electronic Equipment Recycling) accredited firm.
The disposal company is local to your business.
You are aware of what happens to your old equipment once it has been collected.
The equipment is destroyed beyond any further use.
The equipment is repaired/refurbished and used again by a third party.

Q3) In order of preference, down which route would you prefer to see your equipment disposed of?

Destroyed beyond use & the materials recycled into other products. Repaired, refurbished & sold to third parties. Repaired, refurbished & given to schools & charities. Sent to less developed countries for cheaper disposal. Sent to Landfill. 1st Choice

Destroyed beyond use & the materials recycled into other products. Repaired, refurbished & sold to third parties. Repaired, refurbished & given to schools & charities. Sent to less developed countries for cheaper disposal. Sent to Landfill. 2nd Choice

Destroyed beyond use & the materials recycled into other products. Repaired, refurbished & sold to third parties. Repaired, refurbished & given to schools & charities. Sent to less developed countries for cheaper disposal. Sent to Landfill. 3rd Choice

Destroyed beyond use & the materials recycled into other products. Repaired, refurbished & sold to third parties. Repaired, refurbished & given to schools & charities. Sent to less developed countries for cheaper disposal. Sent to Landfill. 4th Choice

Destroyed beyond use & the materials recycled into other products. Repaired, refurbished & sold to third parties. Repaired, refurbished & given to schools & charities. Sent to less developed countries for cheaper disposal. Sent to Landfill. 5th Choice

If you do not have a preference, or do not care, please tick here

Q4) If you have any other preferences not listed in Question 3. above, please state them here.

Q5) Are you aware of the WEEE Directive?

Q6) Do you know how the WEEE Directive may have impact on your business?

Q7) Are you aware of the new Hazardous Waste Regulation?

Q8) Did you know that some old equipment you may have to dispose of could now be classed as Hazardous Waste and you may have to register with the Environment Agency as a Hazardous Waste Producer?

Q9) Did you know that when disposing of old equipment you have a "Duty of Care" under the Environment Act to ensure it is disposed of legally to a required standard(s)?

Q10) Did you know that when disposing of equipment that contains data covered by the Data Protection Act, you maintain the responsibility to ensure the data never enters the public domain?

Q11) Is Data Security an important consideration to you when disposing of old equipment?

Q12) And finally, when do think that you will next be disposing of redundant I.T. & Telecomms equipment?