topic Re: How to scrap a router - any security issues? in Everything else

How to scrap a router - any security issues?

StephenJB2 — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:34:05 GMT

I have been with Plusnet since the days of Metronet, and I now have six (count them!) routers. One is in use, one is a spare, but four are just clutter. Can I lob them in the council's small appliance collection area or is there something I should do? If it's relevant, none of them could have my current password on them, as I changed it recently.

TIA, and feel free to point me at an old discussion (can't find one).

Re: How to scrap a router - any security issues?

jab1 — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:40:47 GMT

Just dispose of them legally - they hold no identifiable data.

Re: How to scrap a router - any security issues?

LaurenB — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:29:16 GMT

Hiya @StephenJB2, thanks for getting in touch.

You can find further advice on recycling your router here: https://www.plus.net/help/broadband/returns/

Re: How to scrap a router - any security issues?

billnotben — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:38:38 GMT

I suppose for a bit of additional security you could also reset them. I expect most will have a reset button / pin hole. It would just require a quick power up.

But as said nothing really much on them to worry about.

Re: How to scrap a router - any security issues?

StephenJB2 — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:27:56 GMT

Perfect. Thanks to all. Regards, Stephen