I already had 2 broken PCs. What I did is I donated it to a recycling organization.
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Recycling Old Computers Is Difficult!
Started by MercyL, Nov 21 2011 10:48 AM
76 replies to this topic
#42
Posted 04 March 2012 - 10:17 PM
Electronic gadgets are notoriously difficult to recycle since they cram so many materials in a tiny space. However things have started to improve and now-a-days some manufactures take back the gadgets to recycle. I just hope that every town has a recycling center since everyone uses electronic gadgets these days.
#44
Posted 13 March 2012 - 06:06 PM
It also had to recycle broker printers or computer batteries. Target Dept Stores make it easy to recycle old phones and mp3 players. We can recycle batteries at the libraries in Los Angeles. It's recycling the bigger stuff that's the problem.
#45
Posted 07 April 2012 - 07:02 PM
MercyL, on 21 November 2011 - 10:48 AM, said:
We have all sorts of old computer parts because we tend to build our own rather than buy them. It saves money!
I am completely scandalized at the lack of decent computer recycling companies in my area. Most recycling companies will not take the screens and many recyclers want payment before recycling!
It seems that disposing of or recycling computers properly is another profit machine for recycling businesses. The environmental benefits are not a primary consideration.
How difficult is it for you to recycle computers and computer parts in your area?
I am completely scandalized at the lack of decent computer recycling companies in my area. Most recycling companies will not take the screens and many recyclers want payment before recycling!
It seems that disposing of or recycling computers properly is another profit machine for recycling businesses. The environmental benefits are not a primary consideration.
How difficult is it for you to recycle computers and computer parts in your area?
About the same as you. The sad thing is, many people end up throwing them in dumpsters because they do not want to pay to have them recycled! I sold my old laptop for parts, my way of "recycling" what I was finished with.
#47
Posted 10 April 2012 - 01:02 PM
We also have several computers in the garage that no longer work and no way to recycle them. The TV's are also a problem. The second hand stores no longer take the screens. Some of the area's have electonic waste days to help reduce the problem.
#48
Posted 10 April 2012 - 01:39 PM
MercyL, on 21 November 2011 - 10:48 AM, said:
We have all sorts of old computer parts because we tend to build our own rather than buy them. It saves money!
I am completely scandalized at the lack of decent computer recycling companies in my area. Most recycling companies will not take the screens and many recyclers want payment before recycling!
It seems that disposing of or recycling computers properly is another profit machine for recycling businesses. The environmental benefits are not a primary consideration.
How difficult is it for you to recycle computers and computer parts in your area?
I am completely scandalized at the lack of decent computer recycling companies in my area. Most recycling companies will not take the screens and many recyclers want payment before recycling!
It seems that disposing of or recycling computers properly is another profit machine for recycling businesses. The environmental benefits are not a primary consideration.
How difficult is it for you to recycle computers and computer parts in your area?
#49
Posted 10 April 2012 - 02:36 PM
In my city there are two options to recycle old computers, cell phones and batteries.
One is taking them to special container that the local government has distributed in main avenues and public services, and the other way is selling them to companies that go in cars through the neighborhoods announcing that they purchase them.
They don't pay too much for them though, but it's a convenient way to get rid of monitors, which are hard to take to the public containers.
One is taking them to special container that the local government has distributed in main avenues and public services, and the other way is selling them to companies that go in cars through the neighborhoods announcing that they purchase them.
They don't pay too much for them though, but it's a convenient way to get rid of monitors, which are hard to take to the public containers.
#50
Posted 10 April 2012 - 02:46 PM
In my city there are two options to recycle old computers, cell phones and batteries.
One is taking them to special container that the local government has distributed in main avenues and public services, and the other way is selling them to companies that go in cars through the neighborhoods announcing that they purchase them.
They don't pay too much for them though, but it's a convenient way to get rid of monitors, which are hard to take to the public containers.
One is taking them to special container that the local government has distributed in main avenues and public services, and the other way is selling them to companies that go in cars through the neighborhoods announcing that they purchase them.
They don't pay too much for them though, but it's a convenient way to get rid of monitors, which are hard to take to the public containers.
#51
Posted 13 April 2012 - 04:03 AM
HP and Staples are offering free recycling now for e-gadgets.
http://www8.hp.com/u...html?id=1221658
http://www8.hp.com/u...html?id=1221658
#52
Posted 18 April 2012 - 04:56 AM
You can find more recycling centers for e-gadgets at this site.
http://earth911.com/...our-television/
http://earth911.com/...our-television/
#54
Posted 03 May 2012 - 09:52 PM
The recycling of old computers is said to some what difficult by many of the experts and also by the other users. But if we follow some of the measures we can easily recycle old computers, But we can't just chuck an old computer in the garbage and move on, Depending on the option, we may wish to completely wipe the hard drive before and we may recycle it. There are many companies providing the facility of recycling for the old computers.
#55
Posted 06 May 2012 - 10:39 PM
Where I live, we are not allowed to throw away electronic components in our weekly garbage pickup.
It's very easy to recycle old computers and other electronics in my area. There are many companies that pick up stuff in residential areas for free. Usually, we get a flier announcing the free pickup and what day it is. They take everything without question unless otherwise noted on the flier.
When I moved two years ago, I had to get rid of two old computers, a monitor, some peripherals, a TV, and a box of old software on floppy disks. A pickup was in my area a week or so before I moved. I put everything out, not know what they would take. They picked up everything. It was great!
There are local companies that will pick up computers and electronics from your business. These are usually done by appointment only. There is a fee involved as well as minimum requirements for pickup. For instance, they won't come out for one computer only. The same companies usually offer a drop off service, too.
It's very easy to recycle old computers and other electronics in my area. There are many companies that pick up stuff in residential areas for free. Usually, we get a flier announcing the free pickup and what day it is. They take everything without question unless otherwise noted on the flier.
When I moved two years ago, I had to get rid of two old computers, a monitor, some peripherals, a TV, and a box of old software on floppy disks. A pickup was in my area a week or so before I moved. I put everything out, not know what they would take. They picked up everything. It was great!
There are local companies that will pick up computers and electronics from your business. These are usually done by appointment only. There is a fee involved as well as minimum requirements for pickup. For instance, they won't come out for one computer only. The same companies usually offer a drop off service, too.
#56
Posted 07 May 2012 - 08:04 AM
Before I retired, I used to work for law enforcement and we seized computers from businesses that committed insurance fraud. The only thing we really needed was the hard drive to be mirrored so the Detectives could look into the accounts and drug records. So if you are planning to scrap your PC, please remove your hard drive first and either store it safely in a locked area or destroy it completely. Do not believe any programs that say the hard disk has been completely wiped and therefore no data can be retrieved from it. Where there's a will, there's a way -- at least when it comes to computers. Some one some how, will find your data.
If you use your search engine to look up Ecosquid, you will find ways to recycle your computer through them.
If you use your search engine to look up Ecosquid, you will find ways to recycle your computer through them.
#57
Posted 07 May 2012 - 08:06 AM
I usually just keep my old computers and gadgets because they don't really take that much space. But I did sell my oldest computer in a junk shop I encountered. I have heard of some non-profit organizations that recycle old computers/gadgets so they can be donated and used in Africa or some country that needs it.
#59
Posted 10 May 2012 - 06:02 AM
It all comes back to the dollar. In our town, you must pay $10-$25 each at the recycle center gate to have the town take your computer, monitor, TV, appliance, tires, etc to have them recycled.
Several of the computer retailers are offering to take back items they have sold you or trade-in and give you a credit voucher for a new purchase.
Our electric/gas provider is giving residents $50 for each freezer or refrigerator you have them pick up.
Several of the computer retailers are offering to take back items they have sold you or trade-in and give you a credit voucher for a new purchase.
Our electric/gas provider is giving residents $50 for each freezer or refrigerator you have them pick up.
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