Computer Recycling in South Africa
Computer recycling is the safest way to deal with old computers that are no longer needed. Desktops, laptops and monitors contain valuable metals as well as hazardous parts, and their hard drives can hold years of personal and business data. Send one free request and we pass it to an independent computer recycler in your area, who quotes for collection, data wiping and recycling or makes an offer on usable machines.
Recycling old computers, laptops and peripherals
Computer recyclers take the full range of IT equipment:
- Desktop towers, all-in-ones and servers
- Laptops, notebooks and tablets
- Monitors, including older CRT screens
- Keyboards, mice, printers, docking stations and cables
Machines are stripped into components. Circuit boards, metals and plastics go to specialised processors, while batteries and CRT glass are handled separately because they are hazardous. Laptop recycling needs extra care because lithium batteries can catch fire if damaged.
Refurbish, donate or recycle?
Not every old computer is scrap. Working or repairable machines can be refurbished and resold, which is often the answer to where to sell old laptops. Some recyclers can also help you donate refurbished computers to schools or community organisations. Older or broken machines are recycled for their materials. A good recycler will tell you which route makes sense for each part of your load and whether any of it has resale value.
Data wiping and computer recycling near me
Under POPIA you must protect personal information until it is destroyed, and that includes data on old hard drives and SSDs. Ask the recycler how they wipe or shred storage and request a certificate of data destruction, along with a certificate of recycling. You can also ask whether they hold ISO 27001 or R2 certification. To find computer recycling near me, from Pretoria to Cape Town, fill in our form. We pass it to a recycler in your province, free and with no obligation.
How to choose a recycler for computer recycling
The lowest price is not always the best deal when it comes to e-waste. When you receive your quote, check:
- Compliance – ask whether the recycler is registered with a producer responsibility scheme, holds the waste licences its operations need, and can name ISO 14001 or similar certifications.
- Paperwork – make sure you will receive a certificate of recycling or safe disposal, and a certificate of data destruction listing serial numbers where data is involved.
- Downstream – find out where materials go after collection, and that nothing ends up in landfill or illegal export.
- Total cost or value – compare collection, handling and any rebate for items with value, not only the headline rate.
Our service matches your request with a recycler who serves your area, so you can check these points before you commit. It costs nothing and you are under no obligation to accept the quote.
Request a computer recycling quote
To get an accurate quote quickly, include:
- The number of desktops, laptops, monitors and peripherals
- Their approximate age and whether they still work
- Whether you need on-site data wiping or drive shredding
- Whether you want an offer for resale or donation options
Frequently asked questions
- Can I get paid for my old computers?
- Possibly. Working laptops and recent desktops may have resale value, and bulk loads of computers contain recoverable metals. Very old or broken machines and CRT monitors usually have little value.
- Do I need to remove the hard drives first?
- Not necessarily. Many recyclers wipe or shred drives for you and issue a certificate. If you prefer, you can remove and keep the drives, but mention this in your request.
Computer Recycling by province
- Computer Recycling Gauteng
- Computer Recycling Western Cape
- Computer Recycling KwaZulu-Natal
- Computer Recycling Eastern Cape
- Computer Recycling Free State
- Computer Recycling Limpopo
- Computer Recycling Mpumalanga
- Computer Recycling North West
- Computer Recycling Northern Cape
Computer Recycling by city
- Computer Recycling in Johannesburg
- Computer Recycling in Pretoria
- Computer Recycling in Centurion
- Computer Recycling in Midrand
- Computer Recycling in Boksburg
- Computer Recycling in Kempton Park
- Computer Recycling in Germiston
- Computer Recycling in Benoni
- Computer Recycling in Krugersdorp
- Computer Recycling in Vereeniging
- Computer Recycling in Vanderbijlpark
- Computer Recycling in Cape Town
- Computer Recycling in George
- Computer Recycling in Durban
- Computer Recycling in Pinetown
- Computer Recycling in Pietermaritzburg
- Computer Recycling in Richards Bay
- Computer Recycling in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)
- Computer Recycling in East London
- Computer Recycling in Bloemfontein
- Computer Recycling in Welkom
- Computer Recycling in Polokwane
- Computer Recycling in Nelspruit (Mbombela)
- Computer Recycling in Witbank (eMalahleni)
- Computer Recycling in Middelburg
- Computer Recycling in Rustenburg
- Computer Recycling in Klerksdorp
- Computer Recycling in Potchefstroom
- Computer Recycling in Kimberley
