Recycle your computers

Send your old computers to us for recycling or disposal and you will be helping the environment, as well as fulfilling the obligations of the WEEE directive.  Unlike many computer recycling and disposal companies, we aim to reuse as many computers as possible.   Finding new homes for old equipment is much better for the environment than simple breaking down the machines - this way as little of the original machine is sent for disposal, and reuse results in less waste due to lowering the demand for new computer production.

Computer Collections

When your equipment details have been passed on to us we will arrange a collection at a time you find convenient.  You will receive all the appropriate paperwork relating to your equipment showing compliance to the necessary WEEE regulations for recycling and disposal.

Data Cleansing

Upon arrival all computers are processed in our in-house service centre.  All data is thoroughly removed from hard drives with software that meets US Department of Defense regulations overwriting all addressable storage and indexing locations on the drive three times: with zeros (0x00), complement (0xFF) and random characters; and then verifies all writing procedures.  A full and secure data cleaning procedure is performed as the first stage of recycling.

Refurbishing Computers for Reuse

Our recycling procedure requires that all received equipment is processed through our servicing centre where every computer receives a full data wiping process followed by a refurbishment and testing procedure. Computers that have passed these rigorous procedures will then be certified suitable for use and found new homes (we only dispose of parts that cannot be repaired).

Why not consider using our service centre to repair or upgrade your home or work computer – we have the equipment and staff that can breathe new life into your old PC.  Some of the used computers we receive have faulty components which need replacement. For this reason we stock a storeroom of second user and new computer components. All parts in our storeroom are available for purchase by the general public, and most are sold at a fraction of high-street prices.  We also auction computers on Ebay.

Fully refurbished we then resell to the public

Once the computers have been fully refurbished we make them available for purchase by the general public.  When you buy a reconditioned computer from us you will know that the PC has been through a thorough data cleaning process, it's parts have all been tested (and replaced where necessary), and is now available for a fraction of the price of a PC on the high street.

If you are interested in purchasing fully refurbished computers from us please contact us and we will match your needs with suitable systems.

Are you a charity?

No, we are an organisation that is dedicated to recycling and refurbishing I.T equipment to help reduce the amount of equipment that are sent to land fills.

How do you recycle equipment?

We refurbish the equipment we receive by data cleansing the hard drives, installing new memory and updating software if needed. The equipment that is completely redundant is broken down into different elements and recycled.

Where does the refurbished equipment go?

Once the equipment is refurbished it is sold at a subsidised cost to schools nationwide, and organisations in Africa and Asia.

Do you provide certification?

Yes, usually within 4-6 weeks after collecting your equipment.

Are there lots of forms to fill in?

No, you just need to send us a list of how much and what equipment you have and we will book a collection in for you usually within the same week.

Why do we need to recycle?

Large organisations are under unprecedented scrutiny as to whether they address environmental issues. As IT technology continues to develop at a faster pace, it leaves these organisations with large amounts of redundant IT equipment for which they have no further use. The commercial costs of disposing of this equipment is great and has none of the benefits of recycling them and extending their life span by putting these systems back into use. This will allow groups who previously had no access to modern information resources to make full use of the opportunities of the information age.

Recycling is not just an appropriate response to these needs: it is the ideal response.

Who benefits?

Our extensive database lists over 30,000 schools, colleges and youth organisations. Assuming we receive a positive response from between 4.5% and 5% of these, we will assist approximately 1,400 organisations.

We are looking to further expand our database by acquiring contact information from third-party sources for other schools, colleges and youth organisations.

Who has benefited from us?

The Euro Clearance Stock uk has delivered over 1,000 computer systems & Home Appliances to nationwide and we highly value our relationship.

With the help, assistance and contributions from your organisation we can realise this aim and enable disaffected groups access and empowerment in the world of IT. Please contact us on 0121 327 7447 Fax 0121 327 6446 for any further information.

These are some of the establishments who have recently benefited from our programme:

Did you know?

European legislation and Government targets mean recycling in England and Wales is set to increase rapidly: the Government’s Waste Strategy 2000 sets a national target to recycle and compost 30% of our waste by 2010, and 33% by 2015.

78% of households with children of school age now have a personal or laptop computer in the home. This increases with the age of the child - 67% of 11-16 year olds to 88% of post-16 year olds. The figures are lower amongst households in social grades D and E (59%), black/other ethnic groups (67%) and single parent housholds(63%).

99% of young people use computers at home, school or elsewhere. The average number of hours per week that young people spent using computers at school for non-games related use is 1.6 hours at Key Stage 1, 2.3 hours at Key Stage 4 and 4.3 hours at post-16. Boys are more likely to use a school computer in their lunch breaks (40%) than girls (29%).