SFX Recycles Computers, laptops and most other WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) in Cardiff and the surrounding areas

SFX provides a free WEEE and computer recycling service in Cardiff and the surrounding areas. We collect broken and unneeded computers and laptops and refurbish them. This reduces waste. We ethically recycle anything that can’t be reused.

Large organisations, universities, health trusts, small businesses and households all trust SFX with their recycling.

We promise to destroy your sensitive data, keeping your personal and business information safe.

This is a free service. In fact, we may even be able to pay for some of the equipment you no longer need.


To book a FREE collection CALL 02920 236759 or email enquiries@sfxtech.co.uk .


Or use THIS FORM to get in touch with us out of hours.


Is SFX compliant with the WEEE regulations?

Yes, we are regulated by Natural Resources Wales and fully compliant with the WEEE regulations. You can download a copy of our Waste Carriers Licence and out T11 exemption (required to repair and refurbish recycled electrical equipment here)


How does the recycling service work?


1. Call 02920 236759 to book.

We’ll discuss the type of waste you’re disposing of and arrange a collection.

2. SFX will collect your waste.

SFX will collect the waste and provide you with a waste transfer note.

3. SFX will process your waste.

We re-use as much as possible. Anything we cannot re-use is sent for recycling.

4. Your sensitive data is destroyed.

Any data is either fully data-wiped or destroyed. This is done to approved standards.

5. OPTIONAL paid services.

We also have chargeable services – find out more below.

As well as our free collections and data destruction we provide extra, chargeable services. When you contact us, we’ll talk to you about what you need and let you know if there will be a charge. Sometimes, the equipment we are collecting from you can offset the cost of chargeable services.

The chargeable services can include:

  • Hazardous waste recycling (UPS, CRT Monitors).

  • Individual certificates of data destruction.

  • Physical destruction of hard drives or storage media.