Did you know: That the UK produces an estimated 1.2 million tonnes of waste electrical and electronic equipment every year, over 95% of which traditionally ends up in landfill. This figure is growing by an average of 8% per YEAR. Every year millions of fully-functional computers throughout the world are thrown away.
However, from the 1st of July 2007 it became illegal in the UK to dump electrical and electronic equipment into landfill.
From our site in calderdale, we recycle and refurbish redundant or unwanted IT equipment to ensure that minimal waste material enters the waste stream. Our recycling methods exceed current environmental legislation. We prioritise local, sustainable approaches to reuse and recycling.
Due to the rapid evolution of IT equipment, many organisations and businesses have equipment they need to securely dispose off. DOT-COMmunications' 3R-iT Project accepts the donation of equipment from local authorities and agencies, businesses and individuals who would rather see their old equipment being reused than going to landfill.
Wherever possible, working refurbished equipment is redistributed at cost to local charities and we ensure that any materials which can not be reused are recycled, with hazardous components being safely broken down in full accordance with environmental legislation (WEEE and ROHS).
We aim to reuse IT equipment to benefit local charities and local families on low income, reusing approximately 80% of donated equipment we receive.
We only refurbish computers for reuse if they are in a reasonable condition and fulfil our minimum specifications (fully functional Pentium 3 PC, 1ghz processor etc). If we are unable to REFURBISH your old computer, then we RECYCLE it as Electronic Waste.
We welcome the donation of newer computers and IT equipment so please contact us if you have unwanted equipment, which can be made available at cost to local charities.
We also continue to accept older or non-functional IT equipment in accordance with current environmental legislation, however we now have to charge for this service. Please contact us on tel: 01422-845003 for a removal price.
We provide a FREE collection service in Calderdale for ten or more chargeable items.
All equipment undergoes the following initial process, for your protection and peace of mind;
We can recycle IT equipment which is no longer useable, however to do this, we have to break your old computer down into its Plastic, Metal, and Glass component parts to be properly recycled. There are obviously costs involved in this process, which means unfortunately that we have to pass on the cost to you for providing this service.
Our recycling processes are in excess of current environmental legislation. After your equipment has gone through our testing process we decide whether that item can be recycled or has to be environmentally scrapped. We have adopted the best possible practices in the Environmental disposal of unusable IT equipment.
For older IT equipment, we can arrange to recycle in accordance with current environmental legislation. There is a charge for this service.
Please note that DOT-COMmunications is unable to accept IT equipment donations at our premises WITHOUT prior arrangement.
Did you know your computer monitor contains over 10 times more lead than a car? With the average life of a computer only 3 years or less, the environmental effect of IT waste in landfill has become a serious issue. The EU has responded by creating the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive 2003) in order to minimise electronic waste going to landfill. As a consequence, dumping redundant IT equipment in landfill is no longer acceptable, with CRT monitors being considered hazardous waste. The Department of Trade and Industry and organisations relating to WEEE reuse and recycling are now enforcing the provisions of this legislation.
We are a Registered Waste Transporter/Carrier and Dealer of Controlled Waste and a Community Microsoft Authorised Refurbisher.
DOT-COMmunications' provides certificates of waste disposal to donors of equipment suitable for refurbishment. These certificates indemnify you against any possible costs relating to the disposal of IT equipment. Certification is necessary for any Environmental Audit your organisation might undertake.
DOT-COMm's reuse and recycling processes are in accordance with the following legislation:
• Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989
• The Controlled Waste Regulations 1991
• European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive 2003
• ROHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive 2006
To see the full EU WEEE Directive please click here.
To view the directive you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Please note there may be a charge if you require us to provide a disposal certificate for lower specification computers.
For more information about donating equipment or to arrange to recycle older equipment give us a call on Tel: 01422-845003