Computer Recycling

Many individuals and families today have a computer at home and of course most businesses use computers in some way. But because technology in this area advances very quickly, computers become quickly outdated and, businesses in particular, tend to upgrade them on a regular basis. Computer recycling ensures that the old discarded models dont end up in a land fill site but are recycled or reused. So how do you go about computer recycling?

In the first instance and particularly for very old computers or those beyond repair, computer recycling can literally mean just that. In fact WEEE regulations mean that we are encouraged to recycle all our old electrical equipment and a large number of firms are have been set up to ensure that waste is disposed of correctly. Waste Online has a list of environmentally responsible companies who will dispose of your computer for you, many of which are not for profit organisations.

Computer recycling can, however, also mean that the computer is refurbished and reused. Your local recycling centre may accept computers and charities or other not for profit organisations also often take PCs. These are then repaired or refurbished as required and may be used, for example, in local schools or other community projects, or alternatively sold to make money for charitable causes.

In either case it is important that you permanently delete files and programs from your computer in order that a future user does not have access to potentially personal information about yourself or others.

For more information regarding computer recycling visit www.recyclenow.com

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