Summary
Electrical waste is a major problem across the globe due to its increasing use and limited methods of safe disposal.  RecommIT have taken on this problem and become a market leader in the disposal of IT equipment by providing a cost-effective, secure and environmentally acceptable solution for surplus and waste IT equipment.

Background
RecommIT is the UK market leader in the large-scale disposal, through refurbishment and recycling of surplus and redundant computers, monitors and IT equipment.

Established in 1997, RecommIT was a pioneer in working with the Department for Education and Skills in the redistribution of surplus IT from the public sector into areas of social need to bridge the digital divide.

How they do it

• Reuse of IT equipment. Equipment is assessed and that deemed to be reusable is refurbished and redeployed into areas of social need, charities, schools, small businesses, individuals for home use or exported to help meet developing nations bridge their own digital divide.

• Recycling of waste IT equipment. The company's recycling and disposal service is environmentally sound and exceeds the requirements of the WEEE Directive. Landfilling of equipment is not an option.

• Commitment to internal use of recycled equipment.  Refurbished IT equipment is used throughout the office and all glass, paper and cardboard is recycled, with most packaging boxes re-used several times.

What impact it has

• Addressing the digital divide.  By creating and implementing a system to reuse waste IT equipment and redeploying it to areas of social need, RecommIT is one of the leading innovators in addressing the digital divide.

• Reducing electronic waste.  Promoting the reuse and recycling of electronic waste, RecommIT is cutting the amount of electronic waste that ends up in the UK's landfills.