Computer recycling can be prevented or limited if right steps are followed. In London, alone hundreds of thousands of computer and electronic devices are decommissioned and sent to recycling centres every year. A little more attention can help to retain these devices in service for longer which not only limits the need for recycling but also put a limit on the electronic devices manufacturing on large scale. Manufacturing new electronic devices themselves is a dangerous process for a healthy environment. Manufacturing new computers and electronic devices leave a huge carbon footprint. Regularly cleaning and maintaining our existing electronic equipment can enhance their performance and can improve their lifespan. The cleaner we keep our devices, the longer is their lifespan. A regularly kept Clean Computer can function well for an extended period of time and can perform faster and efficient. Cleaning our computers not only enhance their lifespan but also prevent computer waste and need for recycling.
Education and awareness
Many private and government organisations are working to grow or increase awareness on topics such as computer waste, recycling, and their impact on the environment. Prevention i.e. cleaning and maintenance of electronic device should be a focal point of any lecture or document. An easy step like cleaning can be practised on the individual level easily.
Where to Disposed of in London?
Small electrical appliances can be disposed in banks at these locations. Do not place any other items such as clothes in the banks.
Location | Address |
---|---|
NW1 | Lisson Street, junction with Ashmill Street, outside school entrance, NW1 5DF |
Park Road, junction with Alpha Close, NW1 4SN | |
Park Road, junction with Ivor Place, NW1 6XT | |
NW6 | Carlton Vale, Ent. to Paddington Recreation Ground, NW6 5EX |
Kilburn Park Road, junction with Randolph Gardens, NW6 5XB | |
NW8 | Aberdeen Place, outside electric distribution building, NW8 8JR |
Acacia Road, junction with St.John’s Wood, NW8 6AD | |
Behind Church Street Market (Salisbury Street, junction with Samford Street), NW8 8ET | |
Lisson Grove, junction with Rossmore Rd, NW8 8TB | |
Springfield Road, NW8 0QU | |
Wellington Place, off Wellington Road, NW8 7PB | |
SW1 | Ashley Place, SW1P 1QH |
Chichester Street, junction with Claverton Street, SW1V 3AU | |
Ebury Square, behind Belgravia Police Station, SW1W 9ST | |
Gillingham Street, junction with Belgrave Rd, SW1V 1HU | |
Erasmus Street, junction with Cureton Street, SW1P 4DZ | |
Horseferry Road, outside St. John’s Gardens, SW1P 2AF | |
Horseferry Road, junction with Regency Street, SW1P 2EB | |
Tachbrook Street, junction with Bessborough Street,SW1V 2JD | |
W1 | Bryanston Square, junction with Bryanston Place, W1H 2DS |
George Street, junction with Montagu Street, W1H 7HN | |
Cavendish Square (South West Corner), W1G 0PR | |
Marylebone High Street (opposite no. 57), W1U 4RW | |
Paddington Street, outside Paddington Street Gardens,W1U 5QR | |
W2 | |
Edgware Road, junction with Sussex Gardens, W2 2SF | |
Edgware Road, junction with Crompton Street, W2 1TH | |
Lancaster Gate, in front/South of Spire House, W2 3NP | |
Cleveland Terrace, junction with Gloucester Terrace, W2 6DU | |
Westbourne Park Road, outside St. Mary of the Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, W2 5PW | |
W9 | Harrow Road, opposite the Police Station at 325 Harrow Road, W9 3RD |
Sutherland Avenue, junction with Maida Vale, W9 1UP | |
Harrow Road, junction with Sutherland Avenue, W9 3TY | |
Maida Vale, junction with Elgin Avenue, W9 1JS | |
Shirland Road, outside Beechcroft House, W9 2EY | |
Sutherland Avenue, junction with Maida Vale, W9 1UP | |
Warwick Avenue, outside the tube station, W9 2PT | |
W10 | Harrow Road, opposite the library, W10 4NE |
What you can put in the recycling banks
You can use our recycling banks for:
- phones and chargers
- remote controls
- VCRs
- digiboxes
- electronic toys
- kettles
- hairdryers
- electric toothbrushes
- shavers
- hair straighteners
- irons
- small DIY tools
- clocks
- radios
- cables
- keyboards, mice, speakers etc
What you can’t put in the recycling banks
You can’t use the recycling bins for:
- TV monitors
- computers*
- light bulbs
- batteries
- anything that will not fit in the chute (over 40 cm or 16″ in size)
* Although computers can be recycled in these bins, there have been cases of theft from the bins.