Computers have an after life after all
5th January 2009
The shop “Community Computers” in Shard End is demonstrating the bonus to the local community in recycling IT and the message is simple – if you have spare IT kit – computers, printers etc then ‘don’t bin it, recycle it’. This Birmingham project, a joint partnership between Service Birmingham and Secure IT takes redundant computers (those previously used by Birmingham City Council) and finds them an afterlife with local residents keen to take advantage of the benefits that computer access can bring. The machines are being sold through the shop Community Computers, based at Shard End Crescent, Shard End. The scheme is aimed at those residents receiving benefits who otherwise might not have been able to afford such technology and is offering a range of payment packages for those on even the lowest income. Closing the digital divide and making technology more accessible to everyone is key to our agenda. It will be good to see how this project develops and particularly what opportunities it brings to those that pass through its doors.
Any member of the public can donate unwanted computers or accessories via the shop and it is also worth mentioning that there is a collection service for unwanted IT kit provided by Secure IT for a nominal cost. Data will be wiped from any donated kit to prevent identity theft once the computers are sold on.
The shop is open from 9.30am to 5pm on weekdays and 10am to 2.30pm on Saturdays. More information is available on 0870 727 1578 or at the Speedie web site
Link to Speedie is broken
Link now fixed - thanks for pointing it out.