When organisations upgrade IT infrastructure, migrate to cloud services or close existing sites, they are often left with large volumes of redundant server equipment. Countrywide Metals provides a complete Server Room Recycling and Decommissioning service across Birmingham, Solihull and the West Midlands — ensuring all equipment is removed, recycled and documented safely and compliantly.
We work with data centres, corporate IT teams, local authorities, schools, hosting companies and businesses undergoing relocation or infrastructure upgrades. Our service handles everything from individual rack removals to full server room clearances, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum security.
Whether you’re replacing old hardware, consolidating systems or disposing of end-of-life equipment, we ensure your server room assets are processed responsibly with full traceability.
Server room recycling involves the controlled decommissioning, removal and compliant recycling of IT equipment, including servers, storage arrays, networking devices and associated hardware.
This process protects your business from environmental risks, data breaches and non-compliance with WEEE regulations. Equipment is dismantled securely, reusable materials are recovered and hazardous components are processed safely.
If your clearance includes data-bearing assets, our service integrates directly with Secure IT Recycling and Hard Drive Shredding for complete data protection.
We handle all equipment commonly found in server rooms and network centres, including:
Equipment can be collected in all conditions, whether operational, outdated or end-of-life.
We support a wide range of businesses and organisations, including:
Our approach is tailored to each location, ensuring safe removal and minimal downtime.
As a family-owned and operated business, we prioritise integrity, trust, and long-term relationships. Our familial values permeate our business practices, fostering a culture of accountability and customer-centricity.
With years of experience in the industry, we possess deep insights and understanding of market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and technological advancements. This experience allows us to stay ahead of industry trends & deliver innovative solutions.
Our in-house logistics team and dedicated export department streamline operations and ensure seamless delivery of products to destinations worldwide. We prioritise efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely execution in all logistical processes.
Our experienced team offers fast, reliable server room clearances across Birmingham, Solihull, Shirley, Knowle, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, West Bromwich, Redditch and Bromsgrove.
For larger IT disposal projects, our service can be combined with:
This provides a complete, end-to-end recycling solution.
Server equipment contains metals, plastics, batteries, and hazardous materials that require specialist handling. Recycling server assets correctly:
You can find more guidance on WEEE and IT disposal requirements via:
GOV.UK – WEEE Recycling Responsibilities
We follow a controlled and audited process designed for safety, compliance and security:
This ensures full transparency and environmental compliance across every project.
If your business requires server room recycling or decommissioning in Birmingham, Solihull or anywhere in the West Midlands, our team can provide a fast quotation and schedule a secure collection.
Based in Birmingham, serving the Midlands & UK-wide
Telephone: 0121 667 2007
Email: info@countrywidemetals.com
Website: www.countrywidemetals.com
Yes. We can disconnect, remove and recycle all equipment safely and securely.
Yes. We handle everything from individual servers to full rack and room clearances.
Drives are handled securely and can be destroyed through our Hard Drive Shredding service.
Yes. All equipment is processed in accordance with UK WEEE regulations.
Yes. Duty-of-care paperwork and recycling records are issued for every project.
Yes. We support both single-site and multi-site decommissioning projects.
We cover Birmingham, Solihull and the entire West Midlands region.
High-Value & Critical Metals We Recycle
A key element in semiconductors and advanced electronics. Recycling Gallium reduces reliance on energy-intensive extraction and supports sustainable chip manufacturing.
Widely used in touchscreens and specialist soldering applications. Recovered Indium helps extend the lifecycle of electronic materials and cuts demand for new mining.
Essential in fibre-optic systems and infrared technology. Recycling Germanium prevents valuable semiconductor material from entering waste streams and supports greener production.
Highly resistant to corrosion and a vital component in capacitors. Reprocessing Tantalum protects natural resources and reduces the environmental impact of mining.
A rare metal used in high-temperature aerospace alloys. Recovering Rhenium supports critical industries while reducing the need for newly mined material.
Used in specialist steels, medical devices and superalloys. Recycling Niobium strengthens the circular economy and provides a sustainable alternative to raw extraction.
Important in nuclear, chemical and precision-engineering applications. Zirconium recovery helps maintain responsible material flows in high-performance industries.
A strategic metal used in aerospace, nuclear systems and microelectronics. Recycling Hafnium ensures efficient material use in sectors where purity and reliability are essential.
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Providing recycled ferrous and non-ferrous metals to manufacturers.
A reliable scrap metal collection service, wherever you are based.
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