Electronics WEEE Recycling: What Items Are Covered?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by admin

When you own a business it’s likely that there may come a time when you need to dispose of electrical items and new legislation now means that business owners and retailers have a responsibility to ensure such items are kept out of landfill by recycling them. Here at TDS Safeguard we offer a range of services designed to help your business dispose of these unwanted goods such as WEEE recycling¸ shredding services and recycling for other products like toner cartridges.

We understand how it can be daunting and confusing to understand the rules around WEEE recycling which is why we are on hand to support you. We have a selection of different sized containers which we are able to supply for on-going contracts or one off collections; we can also provide you with a full audit trail for all of your electronic recycling.

There are 10 categories of products that fall under this new legislation, which you will find on our website; some of the items on this list are large household appliances such as electric cookers Swansea, IT and telecommunications equipment and lighting equipment.

The purpose of the new WEEE legislation is to reduce the amount of electrical waste going into landfill which is an important factor to living in a sustainable world and protecting the environment for future generations. If landfills continue to rise, they will start to produce more harmful gases from plastics and glues which will not only damage the environment but will begin to cause health problems.

If you don’t comply with the new legislation you could be hit with fines, banned from selling certain products and in some extreme cases face imprisonment. It doesn’t have to be an intimidating task to comply, as we are on hand to talk you through all of your responsibilities.

If your business produces electronic waste, you will need the help of a WEEE recycling centre so contact us at TDS Safeguard where we can offer support to ensure that your business complies. Take a look at our website for more information on the services we offer or give one our team a call on 020 8211 9800.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by TDS Safeguard. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of TDS Safeguard, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

How Much Do Paper Shredding Services Cost?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by admin

In order for businesses to function, it is often the case that a great deal of paperwork is necessary to retain client information as well as a host of other data. Here at TDS Safeguard, we provide affordable shredding services that take care of the entire destruction process; continue on as we explain our service in full and examine the benefits.

The build-up of unnecessary paper can be a source of frustration for offices that simply do not have the space to store unwanted data, but more importantly it could pose a breach in confidentiality should the documents contain private information such as bank details and other personal information. A shredding service combats both the frustration and confidentiality risk associated with retaining large volumes of printed information.

Whilst some offices choose to shred their documents in-house, this can be difficult to keep on top of during busier periods and you will still need to take the shredded documents to an appropriate recycling plant. Choosing our service means we take care of the entire process on your behalf, simply fill the secure sacks we provide and we will handle the rest.

Once you have filled the sacks, all we require is a minimum of 2 days’ notice for collection; upon removing the sacks from your premises we will issue you with a security receipt for peace of mind.

We understand just how important it is for your business to promote honesty and confidentiality, and it is because of this that we take such great care to avoid any information documented on paper from falling into the wrong hands. All secure data is transported to our shredding operation in enclosed, supervised vehicles and the act of shredding is witnessed by another experienced team member.

From solicitors Birmingham looking for the secure destruction of smaller waste paper accumulation to large warehouses in London seeking shredding services able to charge by the tonne, make us your first port of call for a service and price to suit all.

If you would like to know more about our shredding services, we strongly recommend you search our website today to discover the range of secure destruction we are able to offer to companies large and small.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by TDS Safeguard. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of TDS Safeguard, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

How do WEEE Recycling Centres Work?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by admin

As the owner of a business, it is likely that you will have electrical waste of some extent that you will need to correctly dispose of. With this in mind, government legislation has been introduced that is designed to prevent harmful electronic waste from entering landfill. Here at TDS Safeguard we specialise in the safe disposal of all Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE). Read on as we explain the reasons why you need to correctly dispose of WEEE and how our WEEE recycling centre operates.

Growing concerns regarding the disposal of harmful and environmentally damaging electronic waste led to the introduction of WEEE Regulations that were introduced into UK law in January 2006. So, what does this legislation mean to you as a business owner? Ultimately, you need to comply with guidelines that state that businesses must dispose of all electric waste correctly.

Failure to comply with this legislation can result in severe fines that, in such difficult financial times, can cripple any business. In some cases, retailers have also been forbidden from selling certain electrical items following non-compliance with the legislation. It is vitally important that you take the WEEE recycling legislation seriously and this is where our team here at TDS Safeguard can help.

How do we operate here at TDS Safeguard?

We can deliver WEEE recycling containers varying in size to your commercial property Leicester ready for you to fill with electrical waste. Once you have filled your containers, simply call us and we will come and collect your waste and take it to our fully equipped WEEE recycling centre ready for safe disposal.

Such is the flexible nature of our operation, you can use our services on an on-going contractual basis whereby we will make regular scheduled collections of your waste or, if you would prefer, you can use us on a one-off basis, as and when you require.

If you are concerned that you and your business are failing to correctly dispose of electrical waste, seek the services of our team here at TDS Safeguard before you fall victim to fines and other punishments. To learn more about our WEEE recycling service, call us today on 020 8211 9800.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by TDS Safeguard. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of TDS Safeguard and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Alternatives to Document Shredding Services

Posted on October 26, 2011 by admin

When your business accumulates large volumes of paperwork that contains confidential information, you may be considering the best ways to ensure the documents do not get into the wrong hands as this can lead to fraud and identity theft. When thinking over your options, shredding services will undoubtedly be worth finding out a little more about, which is why the team here at TDS Safeguard are on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding the secure destruction of documents.

One alternative to shredding the documents you no longer require is to simply store them within a secure environment such as a unit for self storage Oxford or within your own business premises. Whilst this is a solution to keeping documents you may have a use for in the future, it isn’t ideal for the paperwork that is surplus to requirements as the available space will diminish as more and more redundant documents begin to pile high.

Shredding the documents yourself is another option when it comes to secure destruction, but within fast paced businesses, this than quickly become a chore that members of staff simply do not have the time to take on. Choosing a service such as ours eliminates this problem as we take care of the shredding on your behalf, leaving you and your employees free to concentrate on other pressing tasks.

When looking at the alternatives to a shredding service, it soon becomes clear that this hassle free, affordable process is head and shoulders above the other options in terms of the confidentiality it provides and the space it saves for offices. For this reason, choose our professional, dedicated and highly trained team for a shredding service that never fails to impress.

When you are looking for secure document destruction through shredding services and confidential incineration, there is simply no better company to call upon than the specialists here at TDS Safeguard. If you would like to find out more regarding the array of services we are able to carry out, simply search our website today and discover all we have to offer.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by TDS Safeguard. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of TDS Safeguard, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Fully Confidential Business Shredding Services

Posted on October 12, 2011 by admin

As a business owner, it is understandable that you will have concerns regarding the security of highly sensitive information such as business bank statements, invoices and employee information. Paper based documents that are not sufficiently disposed of can potentially fall into the wrong hands, and this is where problems can arise. Identity fraud is one of the UK’s fastest growing crimes so now is the time to act upon these concerns by taking advantage of the professional shredding services that we can offer here at TDS Safeguard, before your business is targeted.

Paper based documents can contain all manner of highly sensitive information that can be used fraudulently to financially cripple any business or individual. As there is a genuine risk that your business, your employees and even your valued customers could become victims of identity theft through poorly disposed paper documents, you have a responsibility to ensure that all confidential information is professional disposed of to protect everybody involved in your business.

Here at TDS Safeguard we can provide a professional shredding service designed to give you peace of mind that your business is in no way at risk of identity theft by finitely disposing of your paper based documents as and when you require.

We can supply your business with lockable security sacks for you to load your sensitive documents into ready for disposal before travelling to your premises to collect all of your waste and issuing you with a destruction certificate.

Your confidential documents will then be transferred in one of our highly secure, enclosed vehicles to our disposal site where an effective shredding operation will be witnessed by one of our specialists to ensure an efficient disposal.

If you have other sensitive items that need effectively disposing of, here at TDS Safeguard we can also provide an incineration service ideal for items such as bank cards, CD’s and retail software Leeds that may contain highly sensitive and potentially crippling bank account information.

So, if you are concerned about the rapid rise in identity theft and wish to protect your business, you should consider the confidential paper shredding services we can provide here at TDS Safeguard. For more information call our team today on 020 8211 9800.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by TDS Safeguard. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of TDS Safeguard and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Why Invest in Paper Shredding Services?

Posted on September 27, 2011 by admin

When you are part of a company that uses a large amount of paper to record information, the chances are that many documents will become surplus to requirements. In some cases, the destruction of such information is vital to protect confidentiality, which is why the shredding services expertly provided by the professional team here at TDS Safeguard are highly beneficial.

A shredding service carries a host of advantages to companies across industry sectors, the main benefits being the reduction in environmental impact and the increase of confidentiality within the company for both staff and clients.

Environmental Advantages

Shredded paper can be recycled so that it can be used again; this keeps the sacks of paper you have accumulated from going in to landfill, something which any environmentally aware company will be conscious of avoiding.

By recycling shredded matter, the amount of trees used to create fresh paper can be reduced which makes for a more sustainable future.

Confidentiality

From legal documents that contain private information in regards to your accounts Uxbridge to customer’s banking details, there are many documents within businesses that, if they were to get in to the wrong hands, could cause a breach of confidentiality. There are many stories of individuals hunting through the bins outside large companies to obtain confidential information in order to make fraudulent transactions, which is why investing in a shredding service is imperative.

Our specialist service takes care of your shredding requirements completely. We provide sacks and lockable seals at no additional cost for you to fill with the paper you wish to destroy. Once the sacks are full, we only require 48 hours’ notice and will collect them promptly at your request.

All collected materials will be handled with ultimate levels of security; issuing you with a security receipt upon collection. Our enclosed vehicles are always carefully supervised by trusted members of our team and once it reaches our shredding operation, the entire process is witnessed for your peace of mind.

To find out more about the shredding services we at TDS Safeguard are able to provide for your business, browse our website today and fill in our simple to use contact form for a response from an industry professional.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by TDS Safeguard. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of TDS Safeguard, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

What is WEEE Recycling?

Posted on September 14, 2011 by admin

With on-going concerns regarding environmental issues and the potentially damaging effects and strains we are placing on our surroundings, environmental officials introduced the WEEE recycling (waste electrical and electronic equipment) legislation in the UK in 2006 with the intention of reducing the amount of harmful electrical waste that was going into landfill. Here at TDS Safeguard we are dedicated to assisting your business with a professional recycling service so that you can feel confident that you are meeting all the necessary legislation demands and effectively contributing to a greener environment.

The WEEE recycling legislation is designed to ensure retailers and other businesses take responsibility for the impact that disposing harmful electrical components has on the environment. Ultimately, companies have a legal obligation to meet recycling targets for WEEE with the aim of reducing the volume of electronic waste that enters landfill.

Environmental officers conduct reviews on businesses to ensure they are complying with the WEEE recycling legislation, as several businesses have found out the hard way.

Hairdressing suppliers Aston and Fincher Ltd were operating from numerous warehouses nationwide when they were investigated by environmental officers. Their review found that they were failing to comply with the necessary WEEE recycling obligations between 2001 and 2008 and received a fine in excess of £30,000.

Here at TDS Safeguard, we are completely committed to providing you with a WEEE recycling solution to ensure you meet all the recycling demands placed on your business.

We can provide you with fixed term contracts whereby we provide you with all the necessary recycling containers in a variety of sizes on a regular basis. Alternatively, if you would prefer to use our services as and when you require, perhaps you need to dispose of components from your old CCTV system, we can also provide a reliable one-off collection service. Whatever your WEEE recycling requirements are, our professional team have a solution for you.

So, if you have any concerns regarding your company’s failure to comply with the WEEE recycling legislation, please don’t hesitate to contact our professional team here at TDS Safeguard for an efficient service designed to encourage you to meet all necessary recycling requirements. For more information call us today on 020 8211 9800.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by TDS Safeguard. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of TDS Safeguard and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

How WEEE Recycling Companies Differ

Posted on August 24, 2011 by admin

When you are looking for a recycling company to take away unwanted items from your home or business, you may have come across the term WEEE recycling, but how does this differ from normal recycling processes? Put simply, WEEE recycling ensures that electrical waste is appropriately recycled and here at TDS Safeguard, we are proud to provide such a service.

Our service differs from that of other recycling companies in many ways, but most notably it is the fact that we are able to effectively recycle many electrical items as well other household and office waste items such as paper and plastic.

Choosing a company capable of providing WEEE recycling is imperative, especially when it comes to commercial electronic waste. The reason for this is a legislation brought into action back in 2007 that states manufacturers, importers and businesses with electronic equipment are responsible for its safe disposal.

We are committed to keeping this type of waste out of landfills and demonstrate this through our highly efficient and reliable recycling service that is fully compliant with the WEEE directive. The incineration of electrical waste leads to harmful gases being released into the atmosphere which can result in environmental damage and a risk to public health.

If you are a business owner looking to rid your office of unnecessary items, the first step is to assess whether or not you think certain objects could be of use to you in the future. The items you no longer need can be collected by our professional team and the things you feel you may require later down the line can be put into storage Oxford for safe keeping.

For a recycling company that differs from most, choose the dedicated and approachable team here at TDS Safeguard for a service that never fails to impress. We make WEEE recycling easy for you through our innovative processes, giving you complete peace of mind that your electronic and electrical waste will not languish in landfill sites. For further information, do not hesitate to search our website.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by TDS Safeguard. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of TDS Safeguard, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Why Choose WEEE Recycling UK?

Posted on August 10, 2011 by admin

As a business owner, the chances are you have heard of WEEE recycling, yet for those unfamiliar with the term, the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment Directive is a legislation that aims to reduce the amount of electrical goods ending up in landfill. If you are unsure as to why choosing WEEE recycling is necessary, allow the professional team here at TDS Safeguard to take you through the Directive and the associated benefits.

Retailers, manufacturers and business users are deemed fully responsible for the appropriate disposal of electrical waste according to the Directive. Since coming into force in 2007, the legislation has proved beneficial in making the public aware of the associated problems with electrical waste going to landfill or incineration.

Electrical waste can have a huge detrimental effect on the environment and can also cause health problems due to the harmful gases emitted from the plastic and glue used within the devices. For this reason, selecting WEEE recycling is the best choice to make.

When you choose us as your provider of such a service, you needn’t worry about a thing as we take care of the entire process. This package complete with full audit trail is ideal for businesses striving to achieve a greener status and can go a long way in showing your clients and customers that you are a business that cares.

There are 10 categories within the WEEE directive which can leave many scratching their heads; choosing us means you needn’t worry as we are highly experienced and knowledgeable on the safe recycling of electrical waste therefore are able to give expert advice you can trust.

Managing the waste generated by your business can be done in many ways, from taking advantage of our specialist service to organising professional skip hire from a trusted company to dispose of non-electrical waste.

If you would like to know more about the range of services including WEEE recycling provided by the proficient team here at TDS Safeguard, do not hesitate to contact us today or browse our website for further information.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by TDS Safeguard. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of TDS Safeguard, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

What is WEEE regulation Recycling in London?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by admin

In a modern commercial environment, electrical waste is commonplace. If this waste is not handled correctly it will end up in landfill which is detrimental to the environment, for this reason the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) directive was put in place. This directive aims to lower the amount of electrical waste finding its way to landfill sites through arranging professional disposal of the items. Here at TDS Safeguard, we work hard to ensure your company is compliant with the directive, promoting a greener future through providing high quality recycling London to all.

The WEEE directive was initially published in 2003 and came in to effect in 2007, from this point onwards companies had to adhere to guidelines set out by the directive that states all retailers, manufacturers and businesses must be accountable for recycling the electrical waste generated by their company.

The following categories are electrical items that need to be recycled under the legislation if they are no longer of use within the aforementioned commercial environments:

•    IT and Telecommunications Equipment
•    Consumer Equipment
•    Lighting Equipment
•    Electrical and Electronic Tools
•    Leisure and Sports Equipment
•    Medical Devices
•    Monitoring and Control Instruments
•    Automatic Dispensers
•    Large and Small household Appliances

If you are looking to dispose of electrical waste that falls in to any of these categories, it is your responsibility to do so conscientiously. The directive was introduced to combat harmful gases found in plastics and glues damaging the environment and posing a health risk to society.

When you work in a busy environment reliant on computers the chances are you have many designated departments from office admin to IT support London. Take a moment to consider the potential electrical and electronic waste created from each department; allow us to efficiently remove the waste from each department and alleviate the stress so you can get on with running your business.

When you are searching for a trusted and reliable industry specialist to provide you with effective WEEE recycling London, there is no better company to contact than the professional and dedicated team here at TDS Safeguard. For further information visit our website today.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by TDS Safeguard. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of TDS Safeguard, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.