Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Recycling- Especially Electronics
I just got a new broadband router, and saw on the packaging that Virgin are part of a scheme to encourage recycling. I know there are obligations under the Waste Electronics directive with respect to old kit, but they directed me to this web site to find a site to deposit the old modem.
I thought I would have to schlep up to Hornsey, but apparently I can leave the unit somewhere near Finsbury Park. Result.
http://www.recycle-more.co.uk/banklocator/banklocator.aspx
I will let you know if it does not work...
Tags for Forum Posts: electrical recycling, recycling
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Permalink Reply by ElleCarumba on
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there is an electronics recycling bank in Sainsburys car park - they only take small things though - hairdryers, mobile phones, toasters, kettles, mp3 players etc.
Not batteries- but there is a battery bin near customers services inside Sainsburys although it is nearly always full.
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Permalink Reply by michaelw on
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FYI, there's also one for compact fluorescent bulbs there too - and I think there is actually a battery one among the main recycling bins.
NB - the main reason why electrical equipment, bulbs and batteries are being recycled rather than landfilled is EU legislation. It wasn't so clever to dump all those valuable materials in a hole in the ground...
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Permalink Reply by Maddy on
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The one thing I can't find a recycling outlet for is printer ink cartridges - Haringey don't take them.
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Permalink Reply by Justin Guest on
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I know. I tried collecting printer cartridges with a view to getting them recyled and with a view to being paid for the effort. There are a lot of companies out there that actually buy in used toner and inkjet cartridges. There was a discussion in March or so on the topic of their use. So, I got a box to collect them in the Nursery at S. Harringay, and when I came to try to send them to the relevant organsiations I found I could only sent some of one kind to one company, and some of another to another company. If I sent any that was not on their list they might even charge me. It was not a simple process I can tell you. I have to admit my efforts to raise money for the PSA this way did not get far!
Is there an easier way?
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put "charity toner cartridges" into google and take your pick of convenient ones for you
chris
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