Eugene's observations

Since introduction of The WEEE Directive in 2007 and limitations (real or imagined) imposed by health and safety legislation, getting rid of your old computer became harder. Before disposing of your computer, remember to [have me] completely erase all personal data off the disk drive in such a way that it can not be recovered by those interested in identify theft.  This can be done either leaving Windows intact for the benefit of future users or for a more thorough and guarenteed removel of all personal data the entire disk drive can be wiped clean - in this case a new copy of Windows or other operating system will have to be bought and installed before use.

The current options I am aware of are now:

• Computers For Charities take stuff but only if it is under five years old and in full working order. Check them out at http://www.computersforcharities.co.uk/recycled You will need to deliver or pay for a courier to take your equipment to Hailsham.
• Computer Aid is similar to the above but you have to get the PC to London http://www.computeraid.org/individual-donations.asp
• The YMCA in Tunbridge Wells will take old kit and sell it off. See http://www.westkentymca.org.uk/projects/furniture-warehouse/
• The British Heart Foundation are also in Tunbridge Wells and offer a free collection service. They will try to sell your kit. Details at http://www.bhf.org.uk/shop/donating-goods.aspx
• Furniture Now! are a Lewes/Eastbourne based charity and say "We will accept any computer running Windows XP or newer, flatscreens (no CRTs) keyboard and mice. Donations can be taken to any of our shops. If people are based in our collection area we will collect from their front door." Phone: 01273-487377 or email computers@furniturenow.org.uk
• I can take ownership of the old PC and add it to others to be recycled by a commercial operation.  There will be a small charge for this.

All the above assume you have working equipment. If not, the local council household waste centre is the only option other than leaving it on the kerbside for the pixies. http://www.kent.gov.uk/environment_and_planning/recycling_and_rubbish/ways_to_recycle/waste_and_recycling_centres/tunbridge_wells_north_farm.aspx