Business Details
Refurbished Computers & Ethical Recycling Services
We are an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to providing high-quality refurbished computers and ethical recycling solutions. Established to support community development, we channel all profits to the Chrysalis Youth & Community Project, enabling us to combine commercial activity with social impact. Our expertise spans computer refurbishment, secure data destruction, and compliance with WEEE directives, serving local authorities, schools, NHS trusts, and businesses across Yorkshire. We prioritise transparency, offering free hard drive sanitisation and full documentation trails for all recycling activities. With a focus on sustainability, we provide affordable technology solutions while minimising electronic waste through responsible disposal methods. Our team combines technical proficiency with a commitment to environmental stewardship, ensuring clients meet legal obligations without compromising on service quality. By maintaining rigorous data security protocols and offering convenient collection services, we build trust with organisations seeking reliable IT asset management partners.
Services
Computer Recycling
Data Security
Ethical Disposal
Free Collection
WEEE Compliance
Refurbished Sales
CRT Disposal
Paperwork Trail
School Partnerships
NHS Support
Served areas
- West Yorkshire
Highlights and features
- We donate 100% of profits to the Chrysalis Youth & Community Project charity
- Our team provides fast repair services for all computer types
- We offer free computer recycling for local authorities and schools
- All hard drives receive free sanitisation with optional shredding service
- We operate under full WEEE compliance with documented disposal trails
Associations and certifications
- Accreditted member of the Regional Electronics Initiative (www.rei.org.uk)
Payment methods
- Cash
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
What people say
Ethical practices
Affordable prices
Community focus
Reliable service
Secure disposal
Services
Computer Repairs
Computer and Laptop Repairs are a major part of what we do and we have highly qualified and experienced computer repair technicians to help you with your computing problems. Our technicians built the computers that designed the Olympic Village in London and also the Olympic shooting ranges. Chief Technician Alistair has a degree in computer science and Jon has 2 degrees. Ian has several qualifications and is extremely knowledgable in modern tech.
Airedale Computer Recycling
We have 3 computer sales and repair shops in Castleford, Pontefract and Airedale where we sell new and refurbished computers, laptops and accessories. We have a thriving trade warehouse where we can sell on many of the goods donated to us to other traders that have the time to refurbish it for general use or recycling.
About us
This innovative and multi award-winning project is based in Airedale, a village in Castleford, West Yorkshire. It was developed out of a desire to help those less fortunate than ourselves. We retrain long-term unemployed people and return them into the job market. The project expanded rapidly and we now have three retail shops and a very efficient recycling facility, all to support our registered charity Chrysalis who run THE HUT, a Sports & Community Centre in Airedale.
Our Shops
As a result, Windows 7 users will no longer receive the all-important security updates and patches that keep their machines safe. The latest strain of ransomware "Bad Rabbit" began spreading across Russia and Ukraine yesterday, there have also been various reports of "Bad Rabbit" infections in Turkey, Bulgaria, Japan, Germany, Poland, South Korea and the United States.
Airedale Shop
Our main out of town shop with its large free car park is the biggest and best stocked shop of the three. We have 10 complete computer systems out on display with another 40 base units on show ready to buy. We have a dozen or so laptops all turned on to demonstrate and shelves full of computer related goodies.
Castleford Shop
Our town centre shop forms part of the frontage of the church and is a small but very busy retail and repair computer shop. We stock brand new computers and gamers that our technicians have built and they have many years of experience and plenty of qualifications. We also have a wide range of refurbished computers from just 99.
Questions
What happens to my old computer equipment?
We securely sanitise data and ethically recycle components following WEEE compliance standards.
Do you offer collection services?
We provide free business computer recycling collections across Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
How do profits support the community?
All profits fund the Chrysalis Youth & Community Project's educational and social initiatives.
Can I drop off equipment for recycling?
Residents and small traders may drop off equipment free of charge at our facility.
What data security measures do you use?
We offer free hard drive sanitisation and optional £3 shredding with full documentation.
What products do you sell?
We specialise in refurbished laptops, desktops, printers, and gaming accessories at competitive prices.
Reviews (13)
Timothy H.
Mar 09, 2025
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These individuals are absolutely fantastic, offering excellent products at excellent prices, and they deliver promptly, thank you. Their service is 5-star.
Lesley Smith
Apr 08, 2022
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I visited this shop yesterday. The man I spoke to was excellent . I delivered an old laptop which I think will be very useful. Some of my poems are on it. I hope they come across it when it's cleaned up. Anyway it's a 's up from me. And A1 rated by me. Good luck for the future. Thanks Airedale computer's.
Lol Lol
Dec 21, 2021
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Critical: Responsiveness Booked PC in to get repaired and now it's repaired i went to pick it up and nobodies even in the shop and the doors locked at half 3 when it's meant to close at 5
Stuart Hayes
Oct 02, 2021
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I was a first time customer at Airedale Computers. I found them very knowledgable and helpful. Paul who dealt with me was particularly helpful, he patiently listened to my needs and then suggested the best computer system for my requirements. The price I was charged was more then reasonable and I never once felt like he was trying to up-sell me. I am very happy with my new computer and will go back again when I need more paraphernalia.
Lindsay Kirk
Aug 23, 2021
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I am a complete technofobe and the guys were massively patient with me. They exchanged my original purchase as I couldn't use it. They put in programmes that I understood through my works PC. I have now ended with a second hand lop top that I can simply switch on and use. Thanks guys
Michael Nadin
Feb 18, 2021
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My Dell base unit gave up the ghost after six years, within 3 hrs a new base unit was built from scratch. The specification recommended has surpassed all expectations, brilliant service from a very knowledgeable team.
Peter Lane
Dec 27, 2020
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Capable and quick service by polite and knowledgeable staff. Prices are reasonable and availability is good. Parking is limited. Covid secure measures are in place.
Michael Nadin
Nov 28, 2020
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My Dell base unit gave up the ghost after six years, within 3 hrs a new base unit was built from scratch. The specification recommended has surpassed all expectations, brilliant service from a very knowledgeable team. Thank you.
Jim Gilligan
Aug 10, 2020
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Thanks for letting me rifle through your pot of screws last week. Got the M2 disk fitted nicely with it!
Phil Cook
Jun 18, 2020
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What a great service. Phoned them yesterday dropped laptop off in afternoon and was back this morning. They said they were busy but when I explained what I was doing (community planning event) they sorted it for me. If not our event would be difficult to sort this Saturday.
Emily Smith
Apr 18, 2019
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My MacBook gave up the ghost last week after 12 years. I was so gutted as I have all my photos/memories on it plus as I paid 800 for it at uni I really didnt want to just scrap it.
Im totally not technical so I rang your Pontefract store and they pointed me in the direction of the Castleford store as your assistant Connor had more experience with Macs... I took it in not expecting much and told him to take as long as he needed as it wouldnt even switch on...
He rang me the next day, told me what was wrong, quoted me a price which I was more than happy with and it was ready to pick up that day. My laptop is now working perfectly and for a very reasonable price.
Im so pleased! Thank you so much Connor! He added a new internet explorer for me too as the one I had on was obsolete so that was really helpful too. This saved me having to buy a new laptop and Im able to get my photos off for the future.
10 out of 10!!!
Im totally not technical so I rang your Pontefract store and they pointed me in the direction of the Castleford store as your assistant Connor had more experience with Macs... I took it in not expecting much and told him to take as long as he needed as it wouldnt even switch on...
He rang me the next day, told me what was wrong, quoted me a price which I was more than happy with and it was ready to pick up that day. My laptop is now working perfectly and for a very reasonable price.
Im so pleased! Thank you so much Connor! He added a new internet explorer for me too as the one I had on was obsolete so that was really helpful too. This saved me having to buy a new laptop and Im able to get my photos off for the future.
10 out of 10!!!
Amanda Reynolds
Dec 27, 2018
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We've used the Castleford shop and they have helped us with a problem we also bought a laptop from them and when an issue occurred they immediately helped us get sorted. Highly recommend them. Great customer service. Thank you
John Bennett
Feb 04, 2015
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Bought a couple of units from Airedale. Had a fault with one was resolved in seconds over the phone. Looking for a third unit now.