Refurbit News

2011-11-22T01:22:00.000-08:00

During October staff worked to transform an unused space at Hulls Deaf Institute on Spring Bank into a IT Suite for members. One of the aims is to encourage younger members into integrating more with the facility. A number of contractors carried out work at cost or donated time/equipment for free with the money needed being raised through various events co-ordinated by member Janet Thompson.
A new 42" flat screen TV was donated by Ripon Recycling and wireless extended also through to the bar area.

2011-11-22T01:11:00.000-08:00

In October, Shaun Nicholson, Managing Director was invited to attend a reception at the Lord Mayor's Parlour followed by a celebration of Freetown, Sierra Leone at the Hull Guildhall. Over the last 31 years Kingston upon Hull has been privileged to share a twinning relationship with Freetown.
Hull City Council have recently spent time in the City working with Freetown officials to improve their waste management strategy. Refurbit sent 10 computer systems out to Freetown in support of the project to help improve the ICT infrastructure of Freetown's Waste Management department.

Health Service Project in Tanzania

2011-11-22T01:02:00.000-08:00

SKIP HYMS (Hull York Medical School) work in the town of Kibaha, west of Dar es Salaam, in Tanzania with a local NGO called MYODA (Mkuza Youth Development Association). They aim to improve awareness of children’s disability, increase local knowledge of HIV/AIDS and improve access to health care and education to all children in the area. In partnership with Refurbit in August, 4 PC's were delivered to Kibaha to set up a small Internet cafe which will then go on to raise money to build a new nursery.

Xmas Opening Times

2010-12-21T00:30:00.000-08:00

24th - 9-12
25th - 29th - Closed
30th - Open
31st - 3rd - Closed
4th - Open as usual

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our customers.

On Our Way

2010-06-14T00:01:00.000-07:00

At last we are on our way to new premises. Our new Trade Counter will be opening soon at 17-23 Wassand Street, Hull. The property is currently undergoing refurbishment but will be open early July.

Change of Opening Hours

2010-01-21T07:47:00.000-08:00

Please note that until further notice the Trade Counter will not be open on a Saturday. It is estimated this will be for a period of around 8 weeks. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Christmas Opening Times

2009-11-20T01:22:00.000-08:00

24th Dec - Open AM only
25th, 26th, 27th, 28th - Closed
29th, 30th, 31st - Open
1st, 2nd, 3rd Jan - Closed

Please note there will be no collections over this period.

Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 Ammendments

2009-05-14T01:32:00.000-07:00

You may need to notify your premises annually to the Regulator. The 2005 Regulations required that most premises producing hazardous waste (including computer monitors, batteries) be notified. There were some exceptions for some premises that produced less than 200kg of hazardous waste in any 12 month period. The Regulations have been amended as of the 6th April 2009 in that all premises producing less than 500kg of hazardous waste in any 12 month period will not have to notify the Environment Agency. For more information visit the Defra or Environment Agency websites. If you have questions on how to notify your premises or about the Regulations please feel free to contact us.

Humber Environment Fair

2009-05-05T04:40:00.000-07:00

Once again refurbit will be taking part in the Humber Environment Fair. You can meet and chat to the staff at the event been held on the 30th and 31st May at the Deep.

Company Relocation

2009-04-06T00:33:00.000-07:00

Please note that Refurbit is currently looking for new premises. It is hoped that the company will relocate to a more suitable site by September, contact details will be updated on the website as soon as they are known.

Environmental Strategy

2009-03-02T01:46:00.000-08:00

As well as using recycled packaging for despatching items, Refurbit has now started using biodegradable bubblewrap to protect goods. Shaun Nicholson, Managing Director says "It's not enough that we are a waste management company with aims to reduce WEEE going into landfill, as part of our Environmental Strategy we need to look at our own resource efficiency and sustainable working practices". He coninues to say "This year to date we have made huge reductions in energy usage due mainly to changes in working patterns and behavior, not only has this the environmental benefits but has hugely reduced utility bills".

Refurbit Centenary Year

2009-01-13T01:04:00.000-08:00

Not only have we seen in the New Year this month but we move into the Centenary Year for Refurbit. Although officially opened by Alan Johnson MP on 17th December 1999 it had been registered as a Trade Mark (UK) back in the April. Although undergoing a move, a change of ownership and refocus of main business activities, Refurbit continues to provide a low cost quality service to businesses throughout the region. It is also proud of its achievements in supplying low cost refurbished equipment to so many charities, community groups, colleges and new business start ups etc.

Happy New Year

2009-01-05T04:31:00.000-08:00

Management & Staff would like to wish all of our customers a happy and prosperous new year

Christmas Closing Times

2008-12-15T04:58:00.000-08:00

Refurbit will close at 12.oo on Christmas Eve and re-open again as normal on Monday 5th January. All the staff at Refurbit would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our customers, suppliers and partners a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Refurbit Shop News

2008-11-14T02:45:00.000-08:00

The Refurbit e-shop is currently under construction. Coming soon, great deals on quality refurbished parts and systems.