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IT AMNESTY
Oundle Waste Less
It is estimated that, in the UK alone,
there are approximately 40 million
unused gadgets sitting in drawers
and cupboards, which is leading to an unintended stockpiling of IT items that could be put to good use, and rare elements which could be recycled into new products.
Following the success of the first IT Amnesty last year, Oundle Waste Less has rebooted its partnership with Peterborough based E-Waste Recycle to run another event. Unused mobile phones, laptops, tablets, cables, desk top computers, Wi-Fi routers, modems and gaming consoles can be brought to The Hub in Fletton House on Glapthorn Road on Saturday 20th April between 2pm – 4pm. From there, they will be taken to E-Waste Recycle’s premises, cleaned of any personal data and refurbished or recycled.
All items collected on the day will have their data erased, offering peace of mind to
those concerned about data theft. Anyone wanting certified confirmation that this has happened must complete a short
form, requested from OundleIT@gmail.com before handing items in.
Anyone needing assistance to get treasured photos and useful files removed from computers and phones (or with other IT issues) can request help from the Oundle Repair Café team, who will be available on the same day.
To book an appointment at a specific time with one of them, please email repaircafe@ transitionoundle.org.uk
Find out more about the Oundle Waste Less project: www.transitionoundle.org.uk @OundleWasteLess on Facebook and Instagram or email owl@transitionoundle. org.uk
The Oundle Waste Less project is a waste minimisation project managed by Transition Oundle, a voluntary environmental organisation which helps local residents take small practical steps towards lower carbon and greener ways of living. Membership of Transition Oundle is free and participation is welcomed. Visit www.transitionoundle.org.uk for further information.
eWaste Recycle is a licensed e-waste management company (no. CBDU3159350) and is approved by the Environment Agency which collects and processes unwanted and decommissioned IT equipment. All data bearing equipment is cleaned securely using industry standard erasure methods. A certificate of erasure is provided.
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