Computer Recycling

Organisations should be aware of hoax recycling companies offering to recycle their redundant or old computer systems and equipment. A legitimate recycling company in the UK, will be registered with the environment agency and will be WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) compliant.

The best way to check these credentials would be to contact the environment agency directly at www.environment-agency.gov.uk and they will be able to verify their business.

One other useful bit of information also is the fact that if an organisation produces over 500kg of hazardous waste, per year (CRT for example is harzardous and weighs approx 15kg), then they need a hazardous waste producers licence. This can be purchased online through the environment agencies website listed above..

For any more information regarding WEEE or Computer Recycling visit www.computer-waste.co.uk

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