Joe O'Dell wrote: > >> Still with all the new rules on electronics disposal, and the >> positive press, maybe some of us may be able to get donations of old >> PCs from businesses as they upgrade. Just a thought. > <snip> > > Rob, that sounds a great idea > The best place to ask would be local schools and businesses, as they > have to pay for computer disposal/recycling - I managed to aquire > quite a few from my last school as they just had to get rid of them - > they are not high-spec, but they aint rubbish either. > > The "not for giving away in the UK" sounds a bit dubious to me, but it > doesnt matter, as long as the PCs got a good home! > That's what I thought, I don't want to mention where he got them in case there's any comeback against him, but I'd have thought that as long as whoever receives the PC is happy that they are taking them at their own risk then I don't see how there could be a problem. Maybe the kit could be PAT tested before being dished out. > My old school recently got 100+ new laptops, so the old ones may also > be "free to a good home" - I shall email and see! Sounds good. Laptops are even easier to dish out for things like this, as they are easier for folks who are reliant on public transport to get home.
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