FAQ(s) Frequently Asked Questions
Our aim is to simply take away the hassles associated with IT disposal and provide our customers with a complete peace of mind solution for the management and retirement of redundant IT equipment
Is it expensive?
Our aim is to simply take away the hassles associated with IT disposal and provide our customers with a complete peace of mind solution for the management and retirement of redundant IT equipment
Are there lots of forms to fill in?
Not at all, all you have to do is fill in our online collection form and we will do the rest. You will be contacted by a member of our IT collections team to schedule a collection for your redundant IT equipment, at your convenience.
What documents are provided?
You will receive a Waste Transfer Note on the day of collection. Once the equipment reaches our depot, safety checks are carried out; all items are then asset tagged and then the data destruction process begins. You will then receive a detailed asset report and certificate of data destruction on request. Unlike many recycling companies we offer this service as standard with all collections, there are no hidden charges or fees.
How do you erase data on collected items?
Dot Enterprise Group Ltd Free Computer recycling service ensures all data is wiped to the highest of standards, all our work is carried out in accordance with the data protection act. Our process of data removal involves multiple overwriting with CESG approved software and exceeds both the standards set by the Ministry of defence and US department of defence. Our software permanently wipes all data from any data storage device up to, CONFIDENTIAL, RESTRICTED access, SECRET and TOP SECRET levels and will overwrite data from any size of ATA/IDE/SCSI/SAS/USB/SATA/Fibre Channel and FireWire drives. In addition, the software erases all hidden/locked areas on a hard disk such as DCO, HPA and remapped sectors; this process can be time consuming but ensures all data is destroyed and is non recoverable. If for any reason the Hard Drive cannot be accessed or data is proving difficult to wipe the hard drive is then removed and physically destroyed.
Is there a minimum collection?
No, Dot Enterprise Group Ltd has a proven and effective logistics and collection service giving us the capabilities to meet the demands of our most demanding clients. At Dot we pride our selves in knowing there is no job too big or too small that we cannot accommodate for, weather you have a single item or a complete office clear out Dot Enterprise Group Ltd ensures a fast efficient service.
Is the staff trained?
Yes, all our staff are fully trained, and have completed our in house health and safety course before attending client premises. Health and safety is paramount at Dot Enterprise Group Ltd.
What items do you collect?
- ANYTHING IT related!
- Computer bases
- LCD/Flat Monitors/TVs
- Computer sound systems
- Printers & Projectors
- Servers & Laptops
- Comms/Network cabinets
- Assorted cables
- Networking items
- Touch panels
- Apple Mac equipment
WE SHRED, CRUSH AND DATA WIPE:
- Hard Drives
- Media cards
- Floppy Disks
- CD/DVD Disks
- USB Flash Drives
- External Hard Disk Drives
- Memory cards
Can you do evening or weekend collections?
Yes, We offer a tailor made IT disposal service including weekend and late evening collections; Our service can also extend to public, festival, religious and bank holidays at no extra cost. At Dot Enterprise Group we do our up most to minimize disruption to your working environment.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured. Our policies cover us from the moment our staff step on to your premises until they leave. Our Insurance also covers collected goods in transit.
How long will I have to wait for my collection?
Our IT recycling service aims to collect most equipment within 48 hours. On occasion with single item collections it may be cost effective to link jobs together on the same transport route saving costs and reducing our CO2 emissions; in this instance we aim to collect within a week of receiving your single item booking.
Do you collect non-working items?
Yes we do collect non-working items so long as they are accompanied with working items. Single non-working items are collected subject to spec, make/model and age. If you are unsure about your item please contact our collection department for more information.
Do you take computer peripheral, cables, game consoles?
Yes; our IT disposal service includes the collection of all types of games consoles. We do not cherry pick items and will collect all cables and peripherals that accompany redundant computers or laptops. We collect everything I.T related.