E-Waste Call-out
Drop off Locations
There are two drop off locations on site at FormaHQ, within Presse Books and outside at the entrance of the building.
FormaHQ
Peveril Garden Studios
140 Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4GW
When can we accept your E-Waste?
Tuesday - Friday
10:30 - 17:00
Email info@forma.org.uk if you would like to make a drop off outside of these times.
Call-out for E-Waste
Have you ever wondered what happens to your old electronic items after you discard them? Or more so, do you know where to discard them?
With the introduction of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations, waste disposal companies are encouraged to recycle as much electronic waste as possible, instead of adding to a landfill site.
Ensuring we recycle our electronic goods is becoming increasingly important. In our fast moving technology-driven society we can cause a large amount of e-waste.
If e-waste recycling develops into landfill, hazardous and toxic substances can leak out, causing water and soil contamination and such can be harmful to the environment. In addition to this, there is also an increasing concern with irresponsible waste disposal companies distributing e-waste overseas. Not to mention the loss of valuable materials that could be re-inserted into the circular economy.
As part of Joseph Cutts research (Forma Associate Artist) into the cycle and formation of electronic waste, this year Forma will become a carrier for collected e-waste and welcomes you to deposit your redundant electronic items at our drop off point at Forma HQ.
What do we accept?
Forma can accept the following electronic items:
– Computer Cables (e.g. VGA, DVI, HDMI power cables)
– External Hardrives (excluding your data)
– Scanners (1 unit per person)
– Tablets (up to 3 units per person)
– Mobile phones (up to 7 units per person)
– Virtual Reality headsets (up to 2 units per person)
*Please note that we cannot accept any electronic goods unless your data has been removed prior to drop off.
Forma will only act as a temporary holder of your redundant or obsolete electronic goods for the duration of our call for e-waste window. Once the donation period of time has closed, we will deliver your electronic goods to our local e-waste centre for the next phase of the recycling or refurbishment process. All electrical equipment is recycled, although usable equipment may be repaired for re-use.
Certain elements from the recycled material will also feed into the next stage of Cutts' research, to be developed throughout this year at Forma.
Drop off Locations
There are two drop off locations on site at FormaHQ, within Presse Books and outside at the entrance of the building.
FormaHQ
Peveril Garden Studios
140 Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4GW
When can we accept your E-Waste?
Tuesday - Friday
10:30 - 17:00
Email info@forma.org.uk if you would like to make a drop off outside of these times.