Good practice tips for businesses disposing of unwanted electronics

Commercial unwanted electronics may be collected directly from businesses. It is more likely that commercial unwanted electronics can be reused.

Your first priority should be to assess whether your equipment can be refurbished. If it can, you should:

  • store it in a way that allows it to be reused
  • make sure all fixtures and fittings are kept
  • store it intact in containers that reduce the risk of damage
  • store it undercover to reduce the risk of rain or other weather damage
  • keep a log of the equipment you are disposing of, the name and details of the collector, and where it goes within the disposal chain.

If there are no refurbishment businesses in your area, you will need to store your equipment safely until it is collected. You should make sure:

  • PCs and monitors are not stacked too high (due to the risk of falling)
  • monitor screens are not damaged
  • lighting equipment is stored safely to reduce the risk of damage.


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Last updated:15 March 2011