Printer and Photocopier Recycling for Businesses
National Recycling provides printer recycling for businesses across the UK, collecting office printers, multifunction devices and photocopiers from sites of any size.
Printer collections
Printers and Copiers We Collect
Our team can collect printers, scanners, ink and other related equipment. Whether you are replacing a fleet of office machines or clearing a storeroom, we commonly remove the following machines.
Handled with care.
Laser printers.
Desktop and workgroup laser printers from offices of every size.Inkjet printers.
Computer printers used at desks and in shared office areas.Multifunction printers (MFPs).
Combined print, scan and copy machines.Large-format and plotter printers.
Wide-format machines from design studios, architects and print rooms.Office photocopiers.
Floor-standing and desktop copiers.Commercial-grade printers.
Heavy-duty machines from print and production environments.
From your site to a fresh start
How Printer Disposal Works
- 01
Tell us what you have.
Fill in the quote form with the machine types, rough quantity and collection postcode. A photo helps us quote accurately. - 02
Get your quote.
Our team replies with a quote providing clear pricing details. - 03
We collect.
A licensed carrier from our national haulage network collects from your site. - 04
Dismantle and recycle.
Machines are taken apart at a licensed facility. Metals, plastics and electronic boards are recovered, and hazardous materials are disposed of safely. Where a device holds data on a hard drive or memory, that data is securely destroyed. - 05
Receive your documents.
You get the waste transfer notes you need to show you met your duty of care.
Let’s get it sorted
Book Your Printer and Photocopier Collection
Tell us what machines you need collected and our team will reply with a quote. Call 0845 366 9306 or request a quote online.
Peace of mind
Printer and Photocopier Disposal Regulations
Printers and photocopiers are electrical equipment, so when you throw them away they become WEEE. Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013, they must go to a licensed recycling facility. They cannot go in a general waste skip.
Your business also has a duty of care under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. You must use authorised waste carriers and keep waste transfer notes for 2 years.
Many modern copiers and MFPs store scanned and printed documents on an internal hard drive. Under UK GDPR, you must keep personal data secure, including when the machine leaves your building.
A partner you can depend on
Why Choose National Recycling for Printer Recycling
Any volume.
We collect from small businesses and large organisations, from a single copier to a full office refresh.Data handled securely.
Data on hard drives or memory is destroyed before the machine is recycled.Fully compliant.
We use verified waste carriers and licensed recycling facilities, in line with UK regulations.UK-wide coverage.
Our network of haulage partners collects nationwide, so multi-site businesses deal with one supplier.Fast quotes.
Our team replies quickly to every enquiry, providing a fast turnaround for collections.One-off or regular.
Book a single clearance or a scheduled collection, with one supplier for every location.
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How do I dispose of an old office printer?
Pass it to a licensed waste carrier that will take it to a licensed recycling facility. Printers are WEEE, so they cannot go in general waste. National Recycling collects business printers across the UK, recycles the materials inside them and gives you a waste transfer note for your records.
Can photocopiers be recycled?
Yes. Photocopiers contain metals, plastics and circuit boards that can be recovered. We collect office and commercial copiers, have them dismantled at a licensed facility and recycle the materials, while any hazardous parts such as toner cartridges are disposed of safely.
Do photocopiers and printers store data?
Many do. Multifunction printers and copiers often have an internal hard drive or memory that keeps copies of scanned and printed documents. When you use our printer disposal service, data on hard drives or memory is securely destroyed before the machine is recycled.
Can I put a printer in a skip or general waste bin?
No. Printers and photocopiers are electrical waste, and the WEEE Regulations require them to go to a licensed recycling facility. Putting them in general waste could breach your duty of care. Use a licensed carrier and keep the waste transfer note.
Is there a minimum number of printers you will collect?
We collect from small businesses and large organisations alike. Tell us how many machines you have and where they are, and we will tell you what is possible and send a quote. You can add other office electronics to the same collection.
Do you collect printers from schools and public sector sites?
Yes. Our services are for businesses and other organisations, including schools, councils, offices and public sector sites. We do not collect from households. For a home printer, contact your local council or household recycling centre, which can usually accept small electrical items.