Some major mistakes companies and individuals make while getting rid of old written off IT or computer hardware in the UAE have been briefly explained here. The whole UAE is full of surprises and it keeps developing in the industrial sector especially Business Bay and JLT etc. To power everything, the internet is playing a key role and of course to run the internet successfully a network is spread all over with tons of hardware including switches, hubs, servers, cable wires that contain 8 small wires inside connected through connectors to be clamped into hubs. To keep the internet’s functionality 100%, the hardware keeps replacing as a result tons of IT scrap is generated that all ends up in rented warehouses. It rots there for years. To dispose of it by giving it out for recycling is the best use. In Dubai you are legally required to follow strong guidelines for used computer hardware to avoid heavy fines due to their environmental impact.
Here I have penned down several mistakes that corporates and industrialists in areas like Dubai Silicon Oasis, JLT and Business Bay etc often make while dealing with the written off internet hardware. In most cases it dries down and becomes useless after some point in time.
Since we all know how rampant technology moves in Dubai and makes it one of the leading industries itself across the whole UAE. So, obviously, companies simply dump their old IT hardware somewhere around their company compounds. It’s also important by law for every company to get rid of unnecessary hardware which hampers the environment of the UAE or ends up in landfills. So, it’s UAE’s biggest challenge and so is for companies’.
Here is The Comparison Table That Shows The Big Picture of Selling IT Scrap Vs Dumping it as Junk
| Features | E Waste Trashing | Selling to Sellitscrapedubai.ae |
| Compliance | Violation of Dubai green building regs | 100% regulatory compliance |
| Asset Value Impact | Costs expenses fines by municipality or junk removal fees | You get paid for e waste (cash) |
| Security of Sensitive Data | It’s very risky for sensitive data that specialized software could retrieve | You get proof of destruction (pro level destruction.) |
| Impact on Environment | Very toxic method hazardous (leaches, lead, mercury) (may get your license cancelled) | 100% environment friendly |
| Ease | You pay or haul it yourself to the bin | Our team collects from JLT, DIFC, Business Bay or DSO (across the whole UAE) |
#1 Data Security
Major threats begin to evolve as someone neglects data security no matter if that’s sys admin or even a lower rank personnel. It makes a huge difference. Data security is one of the primary concerns these days. If not taken care of, company data is sold illegally on the dark end of the internet which later on is used for dangerous purposes. That is called “Ghost” information. Many IT managers who work in popular companies in the UAE simply rely on quick formats to put the servers back up and running. As a result, data gets compromised and in most cases gets retrieved by the experts sitting on the dark end. So, data breaches are nothing new. Get a proof of data destruction before handling your IT scrap to an agency.
#2 Dubai DMC (Dubai Municipal Corporation) Regulations For E Waste
Dubai and other emirates and over all UAE takes strong action against the commercial entities who do not follow UAE regulations fully and those who avoid e waste disposal regulations by mistake. Due to its deep impact on the environment and changing global scenario the UAE government takes strong action against those who do not follow those regulations because tons of toxic components are contained in those discarded parts of hardware and they pose a serious danger to life on the planet earth. Comparatively, UAE’s exposure to such toxins is greater than other countries due to its typical weather and atmosphere. These toxins get dissolved into the atmosphere at a higher rate. Therefore, if you have IT hardware lying in your company compound make sure it complies to the UAE’s municipality regulations to avoid a fine or license cancellation.
#3 Old IT Assets Are Not Trash – Stop Treating It As Such
IT assets are valuable at every stage. They need to be taken care of properly. You can recover value by selling off old IT hardware. There is big monetary value hidden in old broken servers, RAMs, SSDs and copper wires. Don’t leave your money on the table, you can always make a better deal and also get it recycled. Never throw it in your bins. All those companies which dispose by just throwing away lose big money. Make sure to sell it to recycling agencies like Sell IT scrap to get better returns.
#4 Implementing Recycling Strategy
Many people opine differently while handling e waste. We believe if you are living in the UAE you should know about Zero E Waste regulations. It’s a profound strategy that needs to be taken care of by implementing it. The rules are simple: one must get rid of old IT assets by properly recycling them. First of all you should organize it systematically by following steps. Make a list of old tech items. Choose a professional e-waste removal partner like Sell IT Scrap who value them online or in person and instantly pay you cash. The best way is to get it valued online.
Sell IT Scrap has a move-ready team physically available at all the economic hubs of Dubai including DIFC, JLT, Business Bay and also at Dubai Silicon Oasis which is the silicon valley of Dubai. We fully comply with all the regulations of the UAE by making sure that no sensitive data leaves IT premises.
You can contact Sell IT Scrap for instant valuation of your assets for free and online valuation of your assets.
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