Information Sheets

Title: Suppliers of recycled computer equipment
Date of issue: 07/11/02
Number: 2
Author: Neil Ashmore

Suppliers of recycled computer equipment

Information compiled by Neil Ashmore, neil@crn.org.uk part-time worker with CRN office in Bristol (0117 942 0142). Any other information, updates or corrections… gratefully received (by email if possible).

For some details of computer specifications and what to look for, etc, see separate document "PC specification & Jargon buster"

Due to the nature of the business, prices and specifications of computers will vary, possibly on a daily basis. Issue date of this is 28/11/ 2002.

Section 1 - National suppliers for Charity/Non-profit organisations

Computers for Charity

Offers recycled computer systems to charitable institutions, voluntary organisations, educational establishments and individuals in training or on benefits as well as the developing countries. All systems are guaranteed and with lifetime telephone support.

Contact
Graham Pitt or Gail Brierley
Phone 01288 361177
Fax 01288 361154
E-mail graham@cfcuk.org
Website www.computersforcharity.org.uk

Examples (December 2002) Pentium II 350MHz, 64MB memory, 4.30GB hard disk, CDROM, keyboard, 17 inch SVGA monitor, mouse, 56K internal modem, stereo soundcard and speakers, Windows ME installed and all necessary cables and licences…includes carriage and VAT (where applicable) £297.04 Pentium I system with 14 or 15 inch SVGA monitors, Windows 95 and 56K internal modem - ideal for a basic e-mail system, including keyboard, mouse, cables and licences, carriage and VAT (where applicable) £113.68 Either 20ft or 40ft container loads also available for export - price on application (varies according to mix of contents). By registering on the Computers for Charity website you are able to generate your own quotations.

Recycle-IT!
Recycle-IT! offer a comprehensive pre-sales and post-sales service to help ensure customers are supplied with a suitable computer and can get the most from it.
Recycle-IT! c/o SKF (UK) Ltd, Sundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3BL Tel: 01582 492436.

Useful contacts are George Ruddock and Michelle Rigby. Website (under construction at time of writing) - www.recycle-it.ltd.uk Email address - enquiries@recycle-it.ltd.uk

Examples (Sep 2002)
· Pentium II PC, Internet ready, with 17" monitor, 64M RAM, new keyboard, mouse, CD ROM, cables, modem and sound card. Windows Millennium installed for £299.
· Pentium II PC, with 17" monitor, 64M RAM, new keyboard, mouse, CD ROM, cables for £199.
· Many other options available - please enquire for details/prices

Recycle-IT offer 3 books to assist their customers.
1. A Step by Step by Step Guide to Computing and the Internet
2. An Introduction to the Language of Computing and the Internet
3. Your Helpline to Computing and the Internet

These are normally £5 each but currently available at £10 for the 3.

Recycle-IT supply computers mainly to charity/non-profit/educational organisations and to some individuals (including elderly, those in education, etc). Please enquire direct for more information here.

PC solutions
PC Solutions are a commercial organisation, but are happy to waive their normal "1 pallet minimum" quantity for sale to CRN members (or most charity/not for profit type organisations), so have been included here. They specialise in selling hardware only (no installation/backup or software etc) so not recommended for people/organisations with limited knowledge, but attractive prices mean good deals for those with necessary knowledge and skills…
They can offer a "system build" service but will charge a commercial rate for this. They also have some software for sale at times - availability here changes daily: please check direct with them for information. Sell all second hand computer equipment but it is all sold clean (i.e. without software of any kind other than a C:\ prompt.

PC Solutions can offer charity and similar organisations access to their trade prices, which are approximately as follows (Sep 02) Most Machines are Dell or Compaq. (see * below for interpretation) *P133 Min 32 MB / 1 gig No CD - £15 P166 Min 32 MB / 1 gig (Some higher) No CD - £25
As above with CD - £30
PII 233 min 64 MB\2 gig USB with CD - £85
PII 350 min 64 MB\2 gig USB with CD - £120
PIII 500 Min 64\ 4 gig USB with CD - £200
Monitors 14 inch - £25 / 15 inch - £35 Laptops P133 min 32 MB 1.3 gig CD £200
Laser Printers HPII, III, IV,4 , 5, 6 Approx £25 each.
(*Jargon - This, for example, is a Pentium Processor, 133Mhz clock speed, 32Mbyte RAM and 1Gbyte Hard disk (HD) and CD-ROM drive - fantastic price!)

Contact information -
PC-Solutions (Alan Burgoyne), telephone 01799 540525, Mobile 07770 84 48 47 Website - www.pc-solutions.org.uk Email - alan@pc-solutions.org.uk

Dixons Group plc
Dixons (The High Street store chain) invite applications from charities and similar organisations for new equipment. A form is available on-line via their website at www.dixons-group-plc.co.uk - go to "Community and Environment" then "Dixons in the Community" and "Apply for Support" (or request hard copy via CRN).

Section 2 -Some Regional Contacts

Greater London Area

LONDON CRN's REFERRAL LIST: IT EQUIPMENT (edited to include only those aiming to help charities/not for profit organisations)
Blackwall IT Zone (BLITZ) Recycle IT Equipment, PCs & MACs in the Docklands Area Contact - Chris Pearman, 020 7515 5328 chris.pearman@blackwall-community.co.uk

Computer Aid International IT Equipment / PCs over Greater London Contact - Angela Anyiam, 020 7281 0091, Angela@computeraid.org

OFFERS IT Equipment/PCs, S London Contact - Armin Bobsien, 020 7703 5222

Green-Works IT Equipment/PCs, Greater London Contact - Chris Triggs, 020 7401 5409, info@green-work.co.uk

In Kind Direct - a charitable membership organisation - register (fee payable) to receive list of available goods, including computers. Nationwide service. Contact - Steve Murray, 020 7204 5331, steve@inkinddirect.org

New Leaf IT Equipment/PCs, S London Contact - Mike Gibbs, 020 8944 6866, mail@newleaf-uk.com

Loop Environmental IT Equipment / PCs, Greater London Contact - Dominic Burgess, 020 7729 7997, info@looprecycle.co.uk

Humber, Yorkshire and surrounding area

REI - Part of SWAP (Save Waste and Prosper, CRN member, Leeds based) Regional Electronics Initiative - a "not-for-profit network of independent computer refurbishment centres, working together to deliver a high quality service to businesses with added benefits to communities and the environment." Contact Lee Sykes, REI Sales & Marketing Co-ordinator 74 Kirkgate, Leeds LS2 7DJ - tel 0113 243 8777, E-mail: lee@rei.org.uk Website - http://www.rei.org.uk

North Scotland area

ReBOOT, 9 Greshop Road, Greshop Industrial Estate, FORRES, Moray IV36 2GU, Scotland Tel: 01309 671681, Fax: 01309 671681 Email - tony.boyle@reboot-forres.co.uk

South West area
Computers for Charity based in Cornwall contact details are as follows PO Box 48
Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8JA Tel: 01288 36 11 77

Bristol IT Co-op (BIT Coop) Hebron House, Sion Road, Bristol BS3 3BD 0117 9231032. Web - bitcoop.co.uk General support, advice and assistance with getting maximum use from existing computer equipment for the Charity/non-profit sector. Including training, web-site building.

Section 3 - Other useful contacts

ICER - Industry Council For Electronic Equipment Recycling The ICER 2002 Directory of Recyclers lists WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive recyclers and refurbishers. It gives details of where they are, what products they handle and the services they offer. Recyclers listed here may be able to help with providing recycled computing equipment.
ICER contact info:- 6 Bath Place, Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3JE Tel: 020 7729 4766, Email: ws@icer.org.uk website - www.icer.org.uk

DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) - have a website of computer recyclers - http://www.dti.gov.uk/support/comp1.htm