Eugene's observations

Many charities are now unable to take working electrical equipment thanks to a combination of European Union and Health & Safety legislative worries. It may be worth trying those that used to when I compiled my list at
http://www.1computercare.co.uk/charity.htm

Better links that may help find a better home than the landfil are:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Environmentandgreenerliving/Wasteandrecycling/DG_069060
http://www.dontbinitbringit.org/
http://www.donateapc.org.uk/
http://www.weeecollect.it/
http://www.recyclenow.com/applications/recyclenow_08/banklocator/