What to do with your computers?

News: Computer Aid International ships its 50,000th recycled PC
July 2005

Computer Aid International, the world's largest non-profit supplier of professionally refurbished PCs for schools in developing countries, announced today that it has reached a landmark milestone by refurbishing and shipping its 50,000th PC.

Full story covered by PC Pro.

Tier 1 - provide an ethical solution to end of lifecycle IT equipment – see www.tier1.com for more details.
Tier 1 Asset Management Ltd
Unit 1, 59 Stanley Road
Whitefield
Manchester
M45 8GZ
T: 0870 442 2022

Office Green Technologies collect & recycle toner and inkjet printer cartridges, mobile phones, computer equipment and fluorescent tubes. Not only are we fully compliant with the WEEE Directive and Hazardous Waste Regulations, we can help you raise funds through our printer cartridge and mobile phone recycling programmes.
Office Green Technologies
6 Prospect Way
Hutton
Essex
CM13 1XA
T: 01277 237 740

C2 Enterprises recycle computers and provide training fro the disabled. The reycling project aims to provide worthwhile, practical work experience for disabled people, reduce waste, reduce unemployment through training initiatives and create jobs and training opportunities. [Carlisle]

Digital Links is a registered charity that offers a comprehensive and quality-assured IT disposal service to UK companies, and we refurbish computers for reuse in schools, NGO's and small enterprises across the developing world.

Our fuss-free computer recycling service includes collection, certified data erasure, and assumption of all legal liabilities for equipment. To find out more about how we'd look after your old computers please click here.

More than 300 companies have donated to Digital Links and over 1 million people have been given their first access to IT.

Address: Digital Links International, 3rd Floor, Downstream Building, 1 London Bridge, London SE1 9BG
Tel: +44 (0)20 7785 6260
Fax: +44 (0)20 7785 6262

Remploy e-cycle is your one-stop-shop for recycling or refurbishment of electrical and electronic goods in accordance with the WEEE Directive. White goods refurbishment, WEEE take back sortation, IT refurbishment, Customer returns management.
Address: Manor Mill Lane, Millshaw, Leeds
Phone: 0113 2726940
Fax: 0113 2726941
Email: chris.cook1@remploy.co.uk
Web: www.remployecycle.co.uk

Forest Recycling Project (FRP) - ReUse-IT is an FRP computer recycling initiative. We accept unwanted computers from both individuals and companies.
Address: 2c Bakers Ave, Walthamstow, London, E17 9AW
Phone: 0208 539 3856
Email: info@frponline.org.uk
Web: www.frponline.org.uk/project_reuseit.html

It-Green A Company, specialising in the re-distribution and recycling of end-of-life and unwanted computer equipment. Facilities in Birmingham, CAmbridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, Essex, Ipswich, Norwich, London, Liverpool, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Sheffield, Derby, Bolton, Cardiff and Glasgow.

Recycle I.T. Computers collect redundant computers from schools, homes, businesses for stripping & recycling.
Address: 4 Swan Road, Kingsholm, Gloucester, GL1 3BJ
Phone: 01452 533193
Email: chris.armishaw@blueyonder.co.uk

Computer Solutions are looking for P2 or P3 computers - working or not. Plus working 15" and 17" monitors. Will collect from area around M4 corridor.
T: 01793 336586
M: 07774 789717
E: computersolutions@f2s.com

Speedbird Communication Services - we offer FREE computer recycling on all I.T. related equipment including CRT & tft monitors, cpus laser printers and many more items. We will never destroy a computer that has life left in it and will always make sure it is re-used by those in need either in the U.K. or in developing countries. For simple hassle free collection kindly contact us.
Address: Vista Business Centre, 50 Salisbury Ave, Hounslow, Middlesex
Phone: 0208 538 1338
Fax: 0208 538 1360
Email: info@speedbirdcommunications.com
Web: www.speedbirdcommunications.com

Recycling IT (Europe) Ltd - All IT hardware accepted, small charge to corporate users for disposal, home users can drop off at no charge. We sell refurbished systems starting at £49 broadband ready. Monitors from £12.
Address: The John Clarke Centre, Teesport Commerce Park, Middlesbrough, TS6 6UZ
Phone: 01642 455466
Fax: 0870 137 3768
Email: enquiries@recycling-it.co.uk Web: www.recycling-it.co.uk

Recycle IT 4 U - Our aim is to take away the hassles associated with IT disposals by offering the following services: Collection of Redundant Equipment, Secure Destruction of Data, Recycling Process and Disposal of Waste
Address: Recycle IT 4 U Ltd, Maxi House, Halesfield 20, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4QU
Phone: 01952 684 291
Fax: 01952 585 332
Email: enquiries@recycleit4u.co.uk
Web: http://www.recycleit4u.co.uk

Asset Mangement Ireland Ltd (AMI) - In preparation for the incoming WEEE Regulations and response to the NI Government's drive for recycling & re-use, AMI have put in place a fast and efficient IT & Electrical Equipment Disposal Route. Our recycling methods already exceed the standards set to become law in 2006 with implementation of the EU Regulation on Waste from Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
Address: Mallusk, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT36 4FR
Phone: 028 9084 4400
Fax: 028 9084 2312
Email: info@amiltd.ie
Web: www.amiltd.ie

PC-Solutions recycle all computer and networking equipment, together with all CRT and TFT Monitors. To comply with the requirements of the WEEE Directive - PC-Solutions now hold waste licences issued by the Environment Agency.
Address: 87 Frambury Lane, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3PU
Phone: 01799 540525
Fax: 01799 540525
Email: info@pc-solutions.org.uk
Web: http://www.pc-solutions.org.uk

Matrix Technologies - accept recyclable monitors from 15 - 17 inch and also cartridges, mobile phones, redundent and working PC units starting from P2 onwards. For disposing of other matierals please contact them first.
Address: Sheldon House, 44 Beaumont Road, Bradford BD8 9DT
Phone: 07949 695237
Email: sajedmahmood@hotmail.com

HTOM Computers recycle computers. They are working with London councils to provide a service to business within the M25 area.

Enviro-pc are a family run business and take pride in our work, we offer FREE computer recycling on many I.T. related items including CRT monitors, laser printers and many more items. They will never destroy a computer that has life left in it and will always make sure it is re-used by those in need either in the U.K. or in developing countries.
Address: Unit 2, Duncote Mill, Walcot, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 5ER
Phone: 01952 7640200
Email: enquiries@ukitrecycling.com
Web: www.enviro-pc.com

Grangemouth Enterprises Ltd is a charity (SCO 07685) that operates the "Falkirk ICT Recycling and Training Project". This is a computer recycling and reuse system that seeks to reduce the volume of waste going to landfill whilst offering high quality employment and training opportunities that accompanies this activity. No charge for private donations. Commercial uplifts/ hard drive cleaning/ reuse and recycling quotes upon request. Reuse items offered at no charge (excluding operating and software systems) to local charities, disabled persons and those with learning difficulties.
Address: 10 Dundas Street, Grangemouth, FK3 8BX
Phone: 01324 474409
Email: gel@dundas10.fsnet.co.uk
Web: www.grangemouthenterprises.co.uk

M.J.K-IT Recycling want your old computers, monitors, printers, any computer aged between 1-6 years old and in working condition. They will either resold, donated to a good cause or recycled.
Address: Unit D Plot 6, KirbyMills Ind Est, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, YO62 6NR
Phone: 01751 430905
Fax: 01751 430905
Email: mjkrecycling@aol.com

CompuCycle supply computers to the third world, in particular to those communities and organisations that will benefit from them the most. To provide funds for the relief work of Project Agape from the sale of refurbished computers in the UK. Visit our website or buy from our eBay Shop.
Address: 99 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 1DW
Phone: 01706 658128
Email: info@compucycle.org.uk

EnProve IT - Computer Recycling Project for the East Midlands
EnProve IT is the computer reuse project of Groundwork Ashfield and Mansfield who are part of The Groundwork Trust - the UK's leading regeneration charity. We have been operating from our workshop in Mansfield since 2001.
Address: Unit 20, Botany Commercial Park, Botany Avenue, Mansfield
Phone: 01623 666710
Fax: 01623 627335
Email: pwebster@groundwork.org.uk
Web: www.enprove.org.uk

Frances Taylor Limited - recycle all computer equipment, printers and small office electronics such as fax machines etc. After the goods come in they are broken down refurbished where neccessary and sold on either as engineering spares or sold abroad. They do not charge for collection in Scotland and currently collect from the majority of Scottish local councils.
Address: 14 Freskyn Place, East Mains Industrial, Broxburn, EH52 5NF
Phone: 01506 859111
Fax: 01506 856156
Email: info@frances-taylor.com
Web: www.frances-taylor.com

Hi-Tec (Computer Recycling) Solutions Ltd - collect redundant, excess, end of lease & end of line IT equipment & associated peripherals. Today more than ever, increased legislation creates issues which require professional solutions, for the disposal of redundant and excess IT equipment. Hi-Tec collect, catalogue, and where feasible refurbish equipment to prolong its life. This service covers the North East of England. Please contact us for a quote; we can reduce this if you deliver to our warehouse. Single items can be processed free of charge if they are delivered to our warehouse.
Address: 10 Perth Court, Eleventh Avenue North, Team Valley Gateshead, NE11 0NJ
Phone: 0191 4875103
Email: hitec@fsmail.net

SCAMP - SCAMP is part of Swindon Communication Project a charitable organisation.
Address: Shaftesbury Centre, Percy Street, Swindon, SN2 2AZ
Phone: 01793 484654
Email: info@scamp.org.uk
Web: www.scamp.org.uk

DonateAPC - This is a new free 'matchmaking' Internet based service for individuals and organisations to donate their un-needed computers, printers etc to a UK charity (hardware only - no software please). It is primarily for those with only one or two items to donate and/or who can not find a recycling organisation to take their unwanted equipment.

Oxfam - For further details contact Michael Taylor, Corporate Account Manager. Tel: 01865 313484, mitaylor@oxfam.org.uk

Past-IT Recycling Services provide a secure and reliable solution for disposal of redundant and end of life IT equipment. We offer businesses a one-stop-shop, providing a range of services including de-installation, collection and environmentally friendly disposal. Equipment collected is disassembled with the various components for either re-use as spare parts or further refining into base and precious metals. We strive to reduce the amount of electronic waste going to landfill to as near zero as possible.
Phone: 01953 488526
Email: info@pastit-recycling.co.uk
Web: www.pastit-recycling.co.uk

UK IT Recycling Ltd - A computer recycler based in Shropshire, who recycle all computer equipment and donate as much as possible to good causes in the Midlands area.

Digital Links - secures the donation of redundant PCs from private and public corporations in the UK, refurbishes them and provides them at low cost to schools, charities, community organisations and small enterprises in developing countries. Registered chairty. Minimum quanity 20 PCs.

Computers For Charity - A voluntary, non-profitmaking Organisation improving access to I.T. for Community Groups since 1993.

UK Sales	01288 361177	Graham
UK Donations	01288 361199	Gail
East Anglia	01394 279656	Bill
Somerset (Training Centre)	01288 361177	Darren

ELUSE (Express Link-Up Social Enterprise Unit Ltd.) - provides a recycling service for computer equipment. We accept all ages and types of IT equipment but please note a small charge may be applicable depending on the equipment to be collected/recycled. ELUSE also refurbishes and sells high quality second user computers and laptops. ELUSE is a non-profit organisation - all profits go to Express Link-Up which is a children's charity that provide computers to sick children in hospitals and at home. Its patron is Carol Vorderman.
Contact: Rob Wainwright
Address: 4-6 Nottingham Business Centre, Lenton Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 2BY
Phone: 0115 9791200
Email: info@eluse.co.uk

CAd dot Services - recycle PC's from Businesses, Colleges and other institutions. All PC's have their data securely erased and are either sold on as whole machines or dissasembled and the seperate parts reused/donated/sold on. We do get requests from Charities and non profits for machines but not all the time, most of the machines are sold on to low income families / students for an extremely low cost route into the world of IT and all its many avenues. [London]

reBoot - The reBoot community computer recycling project was established to recover redundant IT equipment from individuals, private businesses, public and voluntary sector organisations. We collect, clean, repair and upgrade the equipment, then sell it on to local voluntary and community groups for a small fee.
Bootstrap Enterprises, The Print House, 18 Ashwin Street, London, E8 3DL
Tel: 020 7254 0775
Fax: 020 7275 9914
Email: mail@bootstrap-enterprises.org

REI - Regional Electronics Initiative is a network of independent computer refurbishment centres working together to deliver a high quality service to businesses with added benefits to communities and the environment.

Another Byte Limited - recycle IT equipment.
Off Market Street, Highfields, Doncaster
Phone: 01302 727111
Fax: 01302 727111
Email: info@anotherbyte.org

Total Reclaim - "We believe that any item in an office can and should be recycled at the end of its life. We commit to recycle anything electrical, including PCs, monitors, cabling, peripherals, printers, telephones, furniture, books/ manuals, software media etc."
Phone: 0871 666 0890
[Sheffield]

Buried Treasure Ltd - Pentium 1 and above computers are recycled. No website that I know of so contact them in one of the following ways:-
Post: Buried Treasure Ltd, The Park, Daventry Road, Bristol BS4 1QD
Phone: 0117 379 2862
Email: buriedtreasure2001@hotmail.com

ReBOOT 9 Greshop Road, Greshop Industrial Estate, FORRES IV36 2GU, Scotland
Telephone: 01309 671681
Fax: 01309 671681
Email: info@reboot-forres.co.uk
Web: www.reboot-forres.co.uk

The Mobius Group takes redundant but serviceable computer equipment from homes and businesses and recycles it for use by community groups, voluntary organisations and individuals. To date, the project has helped put more than 300 computers back into the community.
Mobius Sutherland Computer Recycling Group,
Unit 2, Industrial Estate, Golspie, Scotland, KW10 6RN
Tel: 01408 634 163
Email: peter.barns@mobius2000.org.uk
Web: www.mobius2000.org.uk

Computer Recycling Services Unit 1 Block 22, Kilspindie Road, Dunsinane Industrial Estate, Dundee DD2 3JP, Scotland
Tel: 01382 880444
Fax: 01382 823951
Email: scott.mclaren@cts.co.uk
SEPA Waste Carrier No. SEA/074880

International Waste Management Group - IT Equipment, Fridges/Freezers, White Goods, All Electronic & Electrial Equipment. We are part of WEEEP (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Partnership), which aims to give PC access to people in the community. Part of this project involves training people how to work and fix the PC's we donate. Advantages include helping people to train for further qualifications.

International Waste Management Group
Unit 27, Mayfield Industrial Estate, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 1BZ
Phone: 01316601939
Fax: 01316638138
Email: iwmg@btconnect.com
Web: www.iwmg.co.uk

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