Produced by the respected consumer champion Which? a report identifies “……the quality of advice and availability of services varies dramatically from one council to the next”.

Perhaps, more worrying, is the lack of knowledge and advice on how to dispose of the data stored on your computer.  This could mean the local tip becomes a hunting ground for would-be identity thieves.”

Source: http://www.which.co.uk/technology/computing/guides/recycling-computers/council-recycling-advice/

Recycling does not have to be sacrificed for security but  SDR (Secure Data Recycling) can help you achieve a pragmatic balance.