Old computer equipment such as PC Base Units, Monitors, Printers etc. need to be disposed of correctly as they contain substances which can be hazardous to the environment.
Some refuse sites and tips will take your old IT equipment for disposal but not all will. Computer equipment needs to be disposed of correctly as it can be harmful to the environment if simply thrown into the landfill site. In fact, some countries do not allow IT equipment to be dumped at landfill sites. CRT Monitors contain a certain amount of lead and that can be hazardous to the environment if not disposed of properly.
Please do not fly-tip your old equipment as an easy way of getting rid of it. This is unsightly and harmful for the environment. If you cannot find a local refuse site to take your equipment there are many companies who will take your old equipment away and dispose of them properly. You could also give your equipment to charities who can give them to people in poor areas of the World who cannot afford to buy their own. Sites such as Digital-Links.org provide this type of charitable service.
You could also see if any friends or family would like to take your old pc from you. It may be useless to you but others may be glad of it. You could also try to sell it on an auction website such as ebay and make money.
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