Computer
Recycling

Free Computer Recycling Service

Our free Computer recycling service covers the collection of all quantities of computers and associated redundant equipment. IT Recycling London ensures all data on storage devices collected are wiped, including data held on external storage devices. Obsolete computers or other electronics are a valuable source for secondary raw materials if treated properly; if not treated properly, they are a source of toxins and carcinogens.

The Importance of Recycling Computers

Rapid technology change, low initial cost, and planned obsolescence have resulted in a fast-growing surplus of computers or other electronic components in the UK, which is why the recycling of computers is something that should be taken seriously in combating e-waste.

Refurbishing Computers for Re-Homing

London Computers Recycling refurbishes computers received to give them a new lease of life, which can then be re-homed, benefiting people who would otherwise be unable to afford them.

Computer Disposal

For computers that are obsolete or no longer useful to their user, IT disposal is often the only choice available. This is usually done by breaking down the equipment into its component parts, such as plastics and metals. These parts are then recycled through various methods depending on the material. Recyclers typically charge a fee, but at London Computers Recycling, this service is free.

The Environmental Impact of E-Waste

Computer disposal is an important weapon in combating the rise of WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) waste found in landfills around the world. Electronics are complex devices made of a wide variety of material constituents. Some of these, such as lead, nickel, cadmium, and mercury, could pose risks to human health or the environment if mismanaged at their end-of-life.

Benefits of Computer Recycling

A positive factor of computer recycling is the re-use of non-biodegradable materials, such as plastic, which make up the housing of most computers. Other secondary benefits of computer disposal include the reduction of environmental and landscape damage, as well as reduced carbon emissions.

Minimum Specifications for Donations

To successfully relocate single-item donations of redundant personal computers, the minimum acceptable specification for computers is a Pentium 4 processor or equivalent speed. Please contact us if you have trouble identifying whether your equipment is suitable for this scheme.