Would you ever let an unprofessional company repair your car? Definitely not, it would be unwise. The risks are equally high if you hire an unprofessional company to recycle your old business computers. Corporate computer disposal is a serious task that you should always delegate to responsible bodies. The most recommended strategy is to use [...]
The term recycling was first used in 1920 in the US, about a century after the Industrial Revolution. However, some resources claim that paper recycling was pretty much routine in 400 BC Japan. Plastic recycling and household waste recycling have long been familiar concepts. However, old PC recycling has gained popularity in recent years. Businesses [...]
We all have that one box in our homes with old computers and other electronics. We dump our old cell phones and broken tablets in it. None of us can claim not to have this personal pile of electronic waste. But this seemingly harmless box is more dangerous than anything else in the world. Recycling [...]
As the e-waste volume continues to increase, sustainability is becoming more and more important for the world. In 2023, more than 473,000 metric tons of household waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) were collected in the United Kingdom. The figure shows how crucial the issue of computer recycling is for the UK. Old computers have [...]
Why should companies care about their public image? Here is what Katie Schmidt, founder and lead designer of Passion Lilie, says about this. "What the public thinks of your company is critical to its success. By building a positive image that you believe in, you can make a name for your company as being socially [...]
IT recycling is an unfamiliar concept for many people in the UK and around the world. When it comes to sustainability, people know about plastic recycling, but reuse of electronic products and computers is still something that sounds alien to millions of people. 45% of UK youth admit that they have never recycled their mobile [...]
The lifespan of devices like Apple MacBook is really short these days. Thanks to technological advancements, we have newer models every other year. People buy new devices and discard the old ones. However, it is always better to recycle MacBook than just dumping it. We will explain why in this blog post. Recycling MacBook is [...]
To properly dispose of electronic waste, one should also know how to store it. The world discards millions of devices every year. There is a heavy pile of e-waste that should be properly stored before recycling. Also, proper storage is paramount for environmental safety and compliance with UK regulations. WEEE recommends storing e-waste on an [...]
Question 1: Which items are accepted? Answer: Here is the list of items that we accept at ComputerITDisposals. Desktop PCs. Laptops. Monitors. Printers (MFDs, Inkjet and Laser) and Toners. Servers. EPOS. Scanners, Photocopiers and other related IT equipment. Mobile phones & tablets Question 2: Are there any electronics that are not accepted? Answer: Here is [...]
Recycling your computers as an individual is one of the most challenging sustainability tasks. You can save electricity, avoid plastics, and recycle bottles and packs, but with electronics, it is not that simple. Many of us face this question every two or three years: How to dispose of a laptop? It is a responsible task, [...]
