When you clear an office, IT and electrical equipment can’t just be skipped — it’s WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and must be recycled through the proper route, while any device that stored data needs secure data destruction to stay GDPR-compliant. General waste can go via skips or a clearance, ideally with reuse first.

The three things an office clear-out involves

Type	What to do
IT & electricals (WEEE)	Computers, monitors, servers, phones, printers — recycled under the WEEE Regulations, never landfilled.
Data-bearing devices	Hard drives, laptops, phones and copiers — wiped or destroyed securely, with a certificate.
Furniture & general waste	Desks, chairs, partitions — reuse or donate where possible, then skip/clear the rest.

Don’t forget data protection

Old computers, hard drives and even multifunction printers can hold personal or business data. Under UK GDPR you’re responsible for that data until it’s securely destroyed — so wipe or physically destroy drives and get a certificate of destruction. For paper records, use confidential shredding.

Reuse before recycling

Working IT and furniture has value — resale, redeployment or donation keeps it out of the waste stream and supports your zero-to-landfill goals. Whatever’s left is recycled or cleared compliantly.

One provider for the whole clear-out

Select A Skip can combine skips for furniture and general waste, WEEE and hazardous collections for electricals, and confidential shredding — on one account, with the Duty of Care and WEEE paperwork handled. Ideal for office moves, downsizing and fit-outs, UK-wide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put a computer or monitor in a skip?

No — IT and electricals are WEEE and must be recycled separately, not put in a general skip. We arrange a WEEE collection alongside your clearance.

How do I dispose of old hard drives securely?

Data-bearing drives should be securely wiped or physically destroyed, with a certificate of destruction to prove GDPR compliance. Don’t just bin or recycle them intact.

What happens to office furniture in a clearance?

Usable furniture is best resold, redeployed or donated; the rest is cleared via skips or a collection and recycled where possible.

Can you clear an office in one visit?

Often yes — we can coordinate skips, WEEE and shredding together so the clearance is done in a planned, compliant sweep rather than piecemeal.

Planning an office move or clear-out? Get in touch and we’ll handle the lot — IT, furniture, data and paperwork.