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The latest news and information regarding TBC Recycler & Auctioneer, and the world of recycling IT equipment.

Nationwide Services From TBC Computer Recycling London

Computers recklessly dumped in landfill sites are a source of toxins and recycling them properly is absolutely essential. The digital revolution and rapid technology changes resulted in a fast growing quantity of computers being produced every year.
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The Process Of PC Recycling

There aren’t many people who would turn their garage into a PC graveyard like some computer and technology enthusiasts do. Moreover, if you no longer find your old computer useful, it does not mean that someone else would not find it usable. You may find that PC recycling can actually be a rewarding experience!   ... Read More

Legally Compliant Computer Disposal From TBC Recycling

Greenpeace was the first to find hazardous chemicals in computers prior to the introduction of more stringent legislation on electronic equipment. The EU’s RoHS Directive legislation regarding the restriction of the use of certain chemical elements in electronic equipment came into effect in 2006.   ... Read More

Computer Recycling Supporting The WEEE Directive

The late Steve Jobs once said ‘We started out to get a computer in the hands of everyday people, and we succeeded beyond our wildest dreams’. Could he have imagined what a mess all of those old computers from each and every household would make?  
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Reduce Your Electronic Waste By Investing In Good PC Recycling

Electronic waste, which usually consists of mobile phones, fax machines, televisions and computers, are a rather complex material to treat once they reach the end of their life. Due to their complex make up they cannot be immediately recycled or disposed.   ... Read More

Secure Computer Disposal Is Not Something To Be Taken Lightly

Due to the increasing rate of technological advancements, we upgrade our computers almost on a yearly basis. Due to the excessive electronic waste being produced as a result, it is imperative that you implement a secure computer disposal method that is compliant with all legislation.   ... Read More

Why Computer Recycling Is So Important To Consider

The computer is one of the best inventions information technology has given us and it has greatly impacted and improved all aspects of our lives. Apart from being a major force behind the revolutionary changes in society, it has become one of the largest sources of electronic waste worldwide. Millions of monitors (especially CRT monitors) and the CPU, used in the late 80s and 90s, and even in the 2000s are now out of date and have become hazardous electronic waste.   ... Read More

TBC Donates Equipment to the Kiran Project

TBC Recycler and Auctioneer are proud to be of assistance to the Kiran Project. When we heard about their need to upgrade their IT equipment we were pleased to offer assistance both in providing the necessary IT equipment, and in providing installation and data migration  ... Read More

TBC Recycler & Auctioneer launch new website

We are pleased to inform you that we have now launched our new website. You can now book a collection online, or simply obtain a no obligation quote through our quote form. We have now added a “Testimonials” section where you can see what our customers say about our service, as well as our new updated “Our Services” section.

If you have any suggestions for improvements to our website, then please do email us at info@tbcrecycling.com

European Parliament backs 85% WEEE goal

The UK could need to collect 85% of waste electrical and electronic equipment by 2016, after proposals for a higher collection target than the 65% originally proposed under the recast of the EU WEEE Directive were backed by the European Parliament on June 22nd 2010.

At the start of the recast process, the European Commission had proposed the replacement of the current weight-based target faced by member states - which the UK has easily met since its WEEE system came into force in 2007 - with a 65% target from 2016. Parliament went on to say “MEPs emphasise that targets should be based on real waste because old goods are often stored or given away, rather than thrown away."

MEP adopted a number of other proposals, which included:

• A "simpler" system of six categories of WEEE, replacing the current 10, with goals for between 70% and 85% of WEEE to be recovered and between 50% and 75% to be recycled, depending on category;

• A call for reusable equipment to be kept separate from other electronic waste, and for a 5% reuse target to apply to certain categories of equipment

• "Tougher" inspections on exported waste to ensure only reusable equipment is sent to developing countries;

• Creating an obligation for retailers to accept small WEEE that is handed into them.

Read full article at http://www.letsrecycle.com/do/ecco.py/view_item?listid=37&listcatid=217&listitemid=55664&section=legislation

Mayor of London encourages WEEE recycling events

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson is encouraging people to recycle their unwanted electrical items at events taking place across the capital as part of Recycle Week starting next week.

WEEE hoarding reaches £28 billion

The amount of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) being hoarded in British homes amounts to £28 billion, enough to pay off one-fifth of the country´s record budget deficit, according to a new poll.

Unfortunately most of this potentially harmful e-waste will go into landfill sites rather than being properly disposed of under government regulations. This news comes soon after it was shown that over the next six to eight years developing countries will produce twice as much WEEE than more developed nations.

The study, published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, forecasts that by 2030 developed countries will discard 400 million to 700 million obsolete personal computers per year compared to 200 million to 300 million in developed countries.

Read full article at http://www.rapidonline.com/latestnews.aspx?id=19759393&tier1=Electrical+%26+Power&title=WEEE+hoarding+reaches+%C2%A328+billion

LCD Screens ruled 'Hazardous Waste' by Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has now ruled that LCD screens contain hazardous components. The liquid crystal substances themselves are not hazardous, but the back lighting fluorescent tubes are, as they contain mercury. The Environment Agency stated: “On the evidence we currently have, all electrical equipment containing cathode ray tubes and most LCD televisions should be classified as hazardous once they have been designated waste”

Read full article at
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/static/documents/Business/Flatscreen_Brief__Mar2010.pdf