Overview
Out of Use provides services for IT material end-of-life management including data destruction, reuse, recycling, and datacenter dismantling. The company emphasizes certified secure data destruction, extending equipment lifespan through reuse, and maximum recycling of non-reusable materials within Europe. They track impact metrics including tons of AEEA processed, CO2 emissions avoided, and devices refurbished.
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- There is always value to create. We see it every day. Economic uncertainty is real, but so are the opportunities to move forward. At Out of Use, we focus on where we can make a difference: helping organisations recover value and give technology a new purpose. What makes us optimistic is seeing the results of that work. Devices get a second life. Customers put recovered value towards new priorities. Resources stay in use for longer. There is plenty of positive work to be done. And we’re getting on with it.
- Unused IT should not be left sitting in storage. Old laptops, desktops, smartphones and data carriers often remain unused because organising collection, data destruction and responsible processing takes time. Meanwhile, they continue to occupy space, may contain sensitive data and can lose residual value. Working with a professional ITAD partner makes the process secure and controlled: → inventory and secure collection → certified data destruction → clear reporting → assessment for reuse and value recovery → responsible
- 22 October was a busy day for Out of Use. Our colleagues represented us at four different events, each bringing a different perspective on secure and circular technology. → At Trefdag Digitaal Vlaanderen, our team connected with organisations working on the future of digital services. → At Out of Use, we welcomed customers and prospects of Triodos Bank. Our CEO Yannick Adriaenssens, Triodos and River Cleanup shared their perspectives on sustainability and circularity. → Our Commercial Director Jerry Alex Ickmans took the stage at
- We are live at Trefdag Vlaanderen Digitaal 2026! 💻♻️ Working on IT for your public sector organisation? Come meet Out of Use and Back in Use at Flanders Expo in Ghent. Let’s talk about the equipment you’re replacing and what you need next: → Out Of Use nv handles collection, secure data destruction, reuse and recycling, with clear reporting on your equipment and the value recovered. → Back in Use offers premium refurbished business devices, helping you equip your team while making the most of your IT budget. Have devices sitting
- Battery safety is built into every step of our daily operations. End-of-life EV batteries require more than careful storage. Safe management depends on trained people, controlled processes and the right infrastructure. On 22 October, our colleagues Siebe Berrens and Martijn Nizet will represent Out of Use at the OMES Symposium 2026, organised by VITO/EnergyVille at Thor Central in Genk. During the session “Managing Battery Safety in Practice”, they will share lessons from our day-to-day work with end-of-life EV batteries:
- On 15 October, Out of Use welcomed fellow BDIA members and industry professionals to our site in Beringen for a morning dedicated to circular IT and sustainable asset management. Our Commercial Director, Jerry Alex Ickmans, shared how organisations can combine data security, compliance, sustainability and value recovery when managing end-of-use IT assets. After an insightful exchange on circular IT and sustainable asset management, participants joined a guided tour of our warehouses and processing facilities. This offered a
- It’s International E-Waste Day. Time to talk about urban mining. 💻♻️ Old cables contain copper. Laptop casings contain aluminium. Circuit boards contain gold. Even when we’ve finished using our technology, these materials are still there. Urban mining means recovering them so they can be used again. As demand for raw materials grows, recovering them from existing technology becomes more important every year. Of course, reusing the whole device comes first. A laptop that still works deserves a second life. When that’s no longer
- Sustainable IT Days starts today in Brussels! 🌱💻 The Out of Use team will be present from 12 to 14 October to connect with professionals and organisations working towards a more responsible digital future. End-of-use laptops, smartphones, servers and other electronic equipment can still contain sensitive data, reusable components, financial residual value and recoverable materials. Are you exploring how to manage your organisation’s end-of-use technology securely and sustainably? Meet our team from 12 to 14 October at booth
Alumni
Yannick AdriaenssensChief Operating Officer→Board Member at OCB - Ondernemersclub Beringen
Mark AdriaenssensFounder and CEO of Out Of Use
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