Frequently Asked Questions

The answer depends on the type equipment we are handling.

Degaussers for example we are able to erase because they generate a magnetic field that is so powerful that it permanently and completely removes the magnetic memory from the iron oxide which removes the data pattern on the device.

Depending on the type of equipment we are handling, different magnetic field strengths are required to completely destroy magnetic memory. Modern tapes and hard drives require a stronger magnetic strength to accurately destroy the data. It is our job to assess this and advise your accordingly.

Depending on the type of media your organization uses, we will use the appropriate degausser to safely and securely remove all the data from the device so that it can no longer be accessed.

Hard drives are not reusable after they have been degaussed.

Data Destruction Certificate provided at no charge to you.

Overwrite and Reformatting devices.

VDR Resale utilise proprietary and approved software and processes to ensure the proper data eradication from the equipment.

Multiple pass reformats overwrites the functional storage media, hard drives, and other equipment that ensure the secure data destruction and reuse of equipment.

All our Data Destruction methods include a Certificate provided at no charge.

Please contact us with any data destruction questions you have about your equipment.

We have no minimum sale quantity. However the more units you have available to sell the better a price we can offer you. If you think you might have more equipment to sell in the future do not forget to tell us so we can offer you a price accordingly.

Yes we will purchase equipment from anywhere in the world.

Our privacy policy is included at the bottom of every page on our website and is updated regularly.

• Yes, we offer a full suite of onsite services
• On-Site Data Destruction
• Physical Storage Media Destruction/Recycling services
• Data Center Decommissioning
• Large Equipment Removal

We buy a wide range of enterprise IT and telecoms hardware - servers, laptops and workstations, network switches and routers, Cisco and networking gear, firewalls, storage, phone systems and PBX, UPS and power, and more. If it has resale or recovery value, we're interested.

All conditions. We buy working, faulty and end-of-life equipment - even non-working kit usually has value for spares or responsible recycling. Just let us know roughly what you have.

Most UK collections are arranged within a few working days of agreeing your quote. Larger projects and data centre decommissions are scheduled around your timeline.

Yes. We provide free, fully insured collection across the UK, including packaging support and tracked logistics - there's no cost to you.

We pay by bank transfer, typically the same day, once your equipment has been collected and verified against the agreed list.

Yes. Every device is securely erased or destroyed and you receive certificates with a full audit trail, supporting your GDPR and ISO 27001 compliance.

Absolutely. We manage the whole process end to end - site survey, secure de-installation, insured transport, certified data destruction, asset reporting and any rebate due.

Anything beyond reuse is recycled responsibly under WEEE regulations, following our zero-to-landfill policy, with proper recovery of materials.

Yes. Transport is fully insured and we maintain a secure chain of custody from your site through to processing, with serial-level reporting available on request.

Send us a list or a few photos of your equipment through our contact form and we'll come back with a competitive valuation, usually within hours.