Some may joke around saying why would they go to the recycling unit just to get their one laptop thrown to the right place. This seems okay until it is remains a joke and the environment watch dogs do not hear it. This is because the regulations imposed on people by the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment recycling) are very strict and the guidelines are expected to be followed by everyone, particularly companies that have chunks of IT equipments coming out of their premises at regular intervals of time.
While individuals may make do by selling their used but working laptops to shops that sell used items such as those that sell refurbished laptops in Birmingham, companies need to be extra cautious in disposing their IT products as they are most likely to get in the radar of environment protection agencies. Also, improper disposal may attract heavy fines and civil sanctions that may bring disrepute to the firm. If one does not dump their IT products at required places due to privacy issues, they may consider services of recycling companies that ensure secure IT disposals and within the norms laid by the environment agencies.
