Environmental Issues

recycle graphicAfter your equipment has gone through our testing process we decide whether each item can be re-marketed and sold or donated to a worthy cause. If this is not possible we will then prepare it to be recycled or environmentally disposed of through our accredited partners. At RICOTECH we adopt the most appropriate possible practices in the Environmental disposal of any un-saleable IT equipment in accordance with the following EU directives.

  • WEEE - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.
  • RoHS - Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
The European Commission has adopted these two proposals for the recovery of waste equipment and the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The proposed Directives are designed to tackle the fast increasing waste stream of electrical and electronic equipment and complements European Union measures on landfill and incineration of waste.

To see the full directive please click here.


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To discuss your computer recycling requirements please contact:
RICOTECH on 0845 867 9544.
Alternatively you can email enquiries@ricotech.co.uk or send us information via the 'small business' or 'request a quotation' links on the left hand side of the page.