Charity asks for old computers to be donated.
What do you keep just in case? Is it a safe little black dress that you wear when you are feeling no-so-slim, is it those bits of wood in the shed which are sure to come in handy someday, or is it an old PC or laptop?
Unfortunately a computer, unlike the others has a sell by date. Whilst there will always be someone in need of wood or a lovely black dress, the computer industry is constantly moving forward with faster processor speeds, better graphics and larger memories. Your old IT can quickly become useless. With an average 3-4 year cycle of computers huge numbers of computers are being discarded yearly, but what happens to them?
Recycling is one option as councils have contracts with recyclers who separate the computers to their basic components. Another option would be to make the cupboard its new home. Computers 4 Africa suggest the best option would be to donate it to a trusted reuse organisation as soon as it is no longer needed. So… Think, Re-use and Repurpose B4 you Recycle and visit the donation appeal:
It takes place at Unit 1 Apex Retail Park, Upper Conybere Street, Birmingham B12 0EB on Thursday 26th October 10am-5pm & Friday 27th October 9am-4pm.
