Recycle your old computer

Below you find some of the e-waste categories that NamiGreen recycles in our Computer-recycling programme:

• Computer
• Desktop
• Laptop
• Laptop batteries
• Netbook
• Tablet
• E-reader

The average user life of a computer or laptop may be slightly longer than your mobile phone, but it is still important to ensure the electronics are recycled in the correct ways. Reusing these devices by handing them down to a friend or family member is also a good way to cut down on waste. In 2009, 38% of US computer waste was recycled, with more and more being recycled each year.

Why it is a good idea to recycle your old computer

Electronics consist of a small percentage of landfill waste, but they can cause damage once ending up there. The hazardous waste, like heavy metals and carcinogens from your old computers can filter out into the landfill, atmosphere, and water supply. This can do an extreme amount of harm to the environment in the long run. Recycling your old computers can go a long way to preventing this.

How to recycle your old computer

You can recycle your old computers easily by using NamiGreen. What’s more, you can do so from the comfort of your own home, ensuring that you are doing your bit to cut down on toxic waste.

Where to recycle your old computer

NamiGreen is an e-waste company dedicated to keeping the environment of Namibia, Africa as green and healthy as possible. We do so by using drop-off points and e-waste collection bookings in order to collect your old computers and ensure they are recycled and reused in the best possible ways.

When to recycle your old computer

You can recycle your computer whenever you want, as long as you have no further use for it. The important thing is to prevent it fromending up in a landfill site.