Why an equipment disposal policy makes good business sense

April 7, 2010    //   5 comments

The appropriate disposal of old equipment isn’t simply a chore that has to be carried out in order to comply with regulations – it also makes good business sense to have a policy on how and when you do it.
Benefits

You’ll save money. If you have an effective policy for equipment disposal, you could, for instance, recycle by reconditioning and selling on old equipment or dismantle it for parts.

You’ll increase the amount of space you have in the workplace by disposing of expired, faulty or redundant equipment.

You’ll gain a public relations advantage by recycling. You can position yourself as an environmentally-friendly business because it shows that you appreciate the harm caused by casual disposal.

You’ll avoid the risk of breaching legislation on waste disposal. See the page in this guide on legal obligations when disposing of old equipment.

You and your employees will have the satisfaction of knowing that your business has responsible environmental management practices.

You should formulate your policy on the disposal of old equipment as part of your general environmental management policy. Further information can be found in our guide on how to create and operate a health and safety policy.

For businesses that manufacture, sell, distribute or recycle electrical and electronic equipment, an equipment disposal policy can also play an essential part in meeting additional legal requirements. See the page in this guide on compliance with the WEEE Regulations.

Tags: IT Disposal, WEEE

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