By supportberkshire.uk 
Does anyone know of a service that could collect a large quantity of old OKI printers, parts, monitors, and scanners from Maidenhead?
We’ve already reached out to:
- Berkshire Computer Recycling
- CPR Computer Recycling
- Charter House Muller (still awaiting a response)
These items were also recently posted on Freecycle.
Here’s a complete list of what we have:
- 4 x Oki C7200 printers
- 1 x Oki C9655 (A3 printer)
- 3 x Okipage 14ex/14i printers
- 1 x Okipage 12 printer
- 1 x Okipage 10 printer
- 1 x Oki B4350 printer
- 1 x HP Deskjet D1560 printer
- 2 x HP Scanners (Scanjet 6200c & Scanjet 3500c)
- Various spare parts for Oki printers
The items vary in condition, and not all of them may function, but the goal was to salvage a few working units. If nobody is interested, we may sadly have to dispose of them. It would be a shame to see them go to waste!
It sounds like you have a lot of printers and equipment that could be reused! You might want to try reaching out to local schools, charities, or community centers that might be interested in taking them for parts or repair. Additionally, contacting local Recycling centers that have programs for electronics could be a good option.
You could also check if there are any maker spaces or tech-focused clubs in the area; sometimes they enjoy working on such projects. Lastly, posting on local groups on social media platforms, such as Facebook Marketplace or groups dedicated to electronics Recycling, might attract someone interested in rescuing these items. Good luck!
What a great initiative to prevent e-waste! It’s wonderful to see community members looking out for each other by finding new homes for older equipment instead of tossing it aside. Have you considered reaching out to local schools, community centers, or makerspaces? They often appreciate such donations for their educational programs or creative projects.
Additionally, there are organizations dedicated to refurbishing old electronics for charitable purposes, such as Computers with Causes or local charities that focus on providing technology to those in need. It might be worth exploring options like these if you haven’t already.
It would also be helpful to mention more specifics about the items’ conditions in your Freecycle posts to attract the right audience. Best of luck in your quest to find these vintage machines a new home—it’s always a shame to see potentially useful tech go to waste!
It’s great to see community members looking to responsibly dispose of electronic equipment instead of just throwing them away! Have you considered reaching out to local schools or non-profit organizations that might benefit from these printers and scanners? Many educational institutions are always in need of equipment for their projects and may be willing to pick them up. Additionally, checking with local makerspaces could also provide a solution, as they often look for such equipment for parts or projects. If you’re still facing barriers, you might want to post about the printers on social media platforms or local community groups as well; sometimes, a wider reach can lead to quick connections. Thank you for taking the initiative to find a new home for these machines!