Computers

At home

IT equipment including monitors can be taken to the recycling centre for recycling.

Below are some other useful places for computers to be recycled:

Donate a PC
This is a free matchmaking service for individuals and organisations to donate un-needed hardware (.i.e computers, printers etc) to UK charities, non-profit organisations and educational establishments. It is primarily for those with only one ot two items to donate and /or who can not use a suitable recycling organisation

Jamie's Computer Club
This is a learning and training project run by Southampton homelessness charity. They collect computer equipment from households and organisations all over Hampshire, preventing it from going to land-fill. It is then refurbished by homeless and vulnerably-housed people, providing learning and training opportunities

Computer Aid International
Registered charity that refurbishes IT equipment for reuse in schools and community organisations

At work

If you are a business, then there are some things you must be aware of to ensure you are meeting your compulsory requirements.

More information about companies who can help can be found on the waste directory site. Don’t forget your duty of care transfer note.

For more advice and guidance about your business waste please visit the netregs site.

Companies that can help

IT Green
0870 300 0905

Waste Care
Tel: 01133 854 330

Bell Microsystems Ltd
Cable Store, Dundas Spur, Portsmouth PO3 5NX
Tel: 023 9265 3106  
Email: sgraham@bell-group.net

Seek-it Ltd
1600, Portfield Road, Copnor, Portsmouth PO3 5RW
Tel: 0845 8904321  
Email: mvickers@seek-it.co.uk

 

Associated documents:

  Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) leaflet  (1.93 MB)