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Hard drives or any component are not covered by WEEE as they do not run off an electrical supply. It is however covered if it is inside the machine or an external caddy as it can then be powered. A big hammer and screwdriver is usually seen as just about the only way of fully protecting data. M.o.d. and NHS insist on all drives going through a metal shreder.

We use Lancashire computer waste services. They take any thing working or not along with cables keyboards mice etc at no charge. you just ring them on 01254 726303 and they collect within a couple of days. They take on all responsiblities and fullfill all your weee requirements.

The main problem with doing this or giving equipment to staff, pupils etc is that you leave yourself open to allsorts of legal and insurance problems. As well as end of life issues. If some who receives one of your machines is electocuted or it sets someone's house on fire then you and your school are liable. Your insurance company will not cover you and most of your IT budjet for the next 5 years will go in settling the claim. To make a few quid or save a few quid in disposal costs is it really worth it?

We use a company called LCWS who take all IT equipment as well as cables chargers curcuit boards etc. www.lcws.co.uk you can contact them on 01254 726303

If you give old IT equipment to staff or pupils, no mater what you say or give them in writing, you and your school are liable for any problems arising from this equipment. ie electrocution, fire etc. If you sell the equipment you are responsible for the end of life and weee regulations as well as any faults. It is much safer to either sell the items to an IT trader / asset recover company or donate it to charity / waste managment group. You also find most equipment for schools must be used till it is of no further use. If it has a value for resale then it should have a value of use for your students.

We use a company called lancashire computer waste services who don't charge anything. They take dead and working and promise 100% recycling so no landfill. They have very professional and helpful drivers and most of the kits seem to go back to needy organisations. tel: 01254 726303 www.lcws.co.uk

yep all they say is that they like to have 20 units as a minimum ie printer, base unit, monitor or box of cables and bits.

Weve used lancashire computer waste services (01254 726303) on several occations and had a good service. They take anything dead or working no questions asked and everything is 100% recycled so no landfill.

Weve used lancashire computer waste services on numerous occations. They take any thing IT based faxes cables dead or alive monitors etc. A very good efficient service and all at no cost.

The main problem with selling old kit to pupils and staff is that you and the school become liable for any electrical fault that develop (ie setting on fire or electrocuting a student). As your public liablity insurance does not cover you for this you are opening yourself and the school up to a potentially large lawsuit. It is far better to pay for disposal as per your lea guidelines or donate the equipment to a charity group. If you do want to sell the equipment this should be done on a trade basis where they take on the liabilty issues.

trav have you considered the fact that if you sell this old kit to staff and pupils you and the school become liable for any claims if any of the equipment goes faulty. ie setting fire to houses, electrocuting people etc. You will also find that your public liability insurance does not cover these and hence a large lawsuit could happen. It is far safer to dispose of these items properley under the weee/rohas guideline, donate them to charity or if you must sell them then this should be done to a trader who will take on all end of life responsiblities.