This group collects and redistributes furniture and reconditioned appliances to people on low incomes, and sells low cost new furniture. A new furniture rental scheme has been set up.

Computer Reuse and recycling: Collections from Southern England

Lamprecycling Services Ltd, (Recycling of flourescent lights & computers)

Recycling collections for waste fluorescent lights and reusable computer systems throughout the region. Contact: 07779 617183

01752 662050   Director:Elizabeth Richmond, liz@lamprecycle.co.uk

www.lamprecycle.co.uk - lamp recycling

www.recycleworld.co.uk - computer recycling

Lamprecycling was set up in 2000 as a response to the lack of recycling of  , and became a not for profit Ltd Company in 2001. The community enterprise has grown to extend its collection services from Lands End to London, breaking new ground in specialist recycling for the regions community sector. Lamprecycle's system recovers  hazardous materials such as mercury contained in the lamps. The group also work to raise awareness and promote low energy lighting alternatives to their customers that include Local Authorities, businesses and other organisations. Lamprecycle won the 2003 Devon Environmental Business Initiative award.

Through Recycleworld, Lamprecycle refurbish and sell at low cost reusable computers and recycle defunct ones. All hard drives are wiped clean using specialist software. They offer free collections of computer equipment, office equipment and furniture, which is also resold at low cost.