Raw Materials in Electronic Waste
Laptops, phones and servers are full of gold, copper, rare earth elements and plastics. Here is what is inside e-waste, which materials Europe treats as critical, and how a certified recycler gets them back into use.
Free Pickup Guide
WMG collects e-waste from businesses across the Netherlands, and most standard corporate pickups are free. See who qualifies, what we collect, how to book and how to get ready for collection day.
How to Recycle E-Waste
Six steps to recycling e-waste properly: take stock, protect the data, reuse what still has value, choose a certified recycler, arrange collection and keep the paperwork. Plus the shorter route for households.
Data Destruction Costs
Data destruction pricing depends on volume, device type, wiping versus shredding, and on-site or off-site service. Learn what drives the cost, how resale value can offset it and what to prepare for an accurate quote.
WEEE Regulations Guide
The WEEE rules decide who pays for recycling electronics, which standards recyclers must meet and what proof your business needs. An overview of the EU directive and how it applies in the Netherlands.
What is E-Waste?
If it has a plug, a battery or a cable, it becomes e-waste when you throw it away. Learn what counts as e-waste, why it needs separate handling and what happens to it after collection.
The Hidden Value in Your Old IT Equipment
Retired laptops and servers are often written off as a disposal cost, yet many still have resale value and recoverable metals. See how IT asset disposition helps offset your next upgrade, with data security first.
How Dutch Businesses Can Meet WEEE Compliance Requirements
What the WEEE Directive asks of businesses in the Netherlands: who must comply, which records to keep, how WEEELABEX certification fits in and the common mistakes that put compliance at risk.
5 Things You Should Never Throw in the Regular Bin
Phones, monitors, toner cartridges, batteries and fluorescent bulbs can leak hazardous substances, start fires or expose data when binned. Five items that never belong in the regular bin, and what to do with them instead.