Recycling and Donating Computers

Every year 125,000 tonnes of computers are disposed of in landfill sites across Great Britain. Computers contain many hazardous substances including lead and mercury which can lead to groundwater pollution. We as a company try to dispose of our customer’s computer equipment in an environmentally friendly way.

Recycling Computers and their Components

For the reasons outlined above the EU and our Government have put together a directive which is called The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. This directive aims to reduce the amount of electrical and electronic equipment being produced and to encourage both home users and business to reuse, recycle and recover it.

Dove Computer Solutions offer a disposal service for old computers and/or computer accessories that you may have acquired over the years. Please contact us to find out our competitive rates for recycling.

Erasing Data Off Old Computers

Have you ever thought what happens when you dispose of an old computer yourself? Sometimes the computer will be recycled, but in many instances a computer ends up in a refuse site, leaving your data very vulnerable to criminals. In the event that it is not recycled properly, it may be donated to a third world country. If this happens, in theory your computer will be turned on by a complete stranger and they will be able to see anything on your old machine. Data files can include anything from old web sites that you have visited, to financial documents. Sometimes in extreme cases, an experienced handler may be able to log onto your online bank account and transfer money, or use that information to purchase items online.

We recognise that this is a growing concern and major problem throughout the world. For this reason we offer a totally secure service of erasing all data from your hard drive and then disposing of it in a safe manner.
Please contact us to find out our competitive rates for Data deletion.

Donating  to Charities, Schools & Causes in Need

Dove Computer Solutions has already made a plethora of donations to local organisations such as charities, pre-schools, and other worth-while causes. We see both the environmental & educational benefits of recycling computers and are always seeking opportunities to expand in this area.

Should you know of or be a member of any local organisations/worth-while causes who require computer hardware or software, please feel free to call our general enquiries line on 0845 22 605 22. We will keep your details on our database and then contact you as soon as we are in a position to supply you with the equipment.