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Electrical equipment

Please note that the University is now legally required to recycle all of its unwanted electrical items (no matter how small).

The procedure for recycling these items is detailed below:

To dispose of electrical items that are unsuitable for reuse (other than computer equipment), first fill in a Register of Appliances (Word, 30 KB). Store this register along with the equipment. Please ensure that the equipment is stored in an area that is easily accessible for uplift. Then complete a Works Request requesting the uplift of the appliances.

To dispose of computer equipment, please follow the instructions below.

Computer equipment

How to deal with computer equipment that is unsuitable for reuse:

  1. Follow the procedures set out by IT Services to wipe your computer of all data.
    If you need help with this please call the IT Helpdesk on extension 3333 or email the helpdesk@st-andrews.ac.uk.

  2. Save a copy of the Register of IT Equipment (Word, 27 KB) form and complete the table by detailing each item of equipment you are getting rid of (eg 1 monitor, 1 base unit, 1 keyboard, 1 mouse) along with contact details.

  3. Keep your completed register with your equipment.

  4. Store your equipment correctly:

    • Ensure the equipment is stored in a central location (inside) which is easily accessible for uplift (you may need janitorial assistance), and does not present a fire hazard.
    • Do not move equipment yourself without undertaking a manual handling risk assessment or without manual handling training.
    • Do not stack computers
    • Do not cut cables or plugs from your equipment
  5. Request an uplift for your equipment by completing a Estates Works Request.

  6. Estates will check that the equipment matches the information given on the Register of Equipment before uplift and will then take the equipment to a secure storage area. Wherever possible, the University will aim to put this equipment back into circulation.

  7. Once a full load (approx. 50 PCs) has been obtained, a contractor will uplift them for reuse or recycling. The contractor will issue a Waste Transfer Note (legal document) to Estates.

  8. There is currently NO CHARGE to individual schools and units for this service.

For further information see the full policy document.

If you have any queries, contact the Environment Team, Estates.

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