Business Recycling

[MikeH]

We try and recycle where possible but it seems that there is little encouragement for companies to recycle.

Are there any firms that collect paper/card waste free of charge?
Are there firms that will collect old toner cartriges?

What do you do with your re-usable waste?

Mike.

[Thais]

You may find a lot of interesting info here, (http://www.theenvironmentsite.org/Forum/viewforum.php?f=5) Mike. Or they may be able to give you an answer for your area.

[Jodimyatt]

We accuatly collect and recyle (clean data etc) old PC in accordance with the need dumping laws.

[clickprofits]

Are there any firms that collect paper/card waste free of charge?
Are there firms that will collect old toner cartriges?Mike.

Action Aid charity will send you Freepost envelopes for your old toner cartridges:
http://www.actionaidrecycling.org.uk/

From their site: > "ActionAid Recycling reduce waste by collecting empty printer, photocopier and fax cartridges, and unwanted mobile phones; and reduce poverty by donating profits to ActionAid. To get involved simply phone 0845 - 3 100 200 and ask to register. We'll then send you a free storage box or freepost envelopes for returning inkjets or mobile phones."

Not sure about paper/card - some councils will collect this, so you could ask yours or try contacting your local Friends of the Earth?
http://www.foe.co.uk/campaigns/local_groups_and_campaigns/#locate

Mark.

[Strategist]

It will soon be illegal to chuck your old IT equipment out with the rubbish. One of my clients recycles old IT kit, sometimes giving you a return on the junk. Contact www.maxitech.biz

[Jodimyatt]

Yes, you are right due to the WEEE Directive 2003 it has been illegal since August 2004, to throw anyway any IT equipment.
Here at evolution developments we also provide a recycling service with free collection. And give a lot fo the computers once all data has been removed etc, to charitys or poorer familiys