It's not easy disposing of your redundant IT equipment these days
With the ongoing WEEE Directives that were introduced on January 2nd 2007 and the hazardous
waste directives that came way back in July 2005, there are now a whole bunch of hoops to jump
through to ensure that you are disposing of IT equipment legally.
“Recycle IT 4u’s primary aim is to try and simplify the IT recycling process for you.”
Disposing of old CRT monitors
CRT monitors are classed as hazardous waste and contain approximately 4lb of lead in the
screen to protect you from radiation.
In order for us to collect your monitors you must register your premises as a hazardous waste
producer. This enables us to collect your waste equipment within the WEEE guidelines.
You can do this online for just £18 at:
You will be issued with a Premises Code, enabling us to complete our hazardous waste
forms and then make your collection. There are exemptions for various offices and shops etc. but
these only apply to producers of under 200kg per year (this is equivalent to about ten monitors).
We will supply you with a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note for your records and future
audits.
For more information on Green Computing please read the following guides:
Electronic Recycling
Practical Uses for Old Computers
Computer Recycling Sites
Benefits of Computer Recycling