What Do You Do With a Dead Computer?
What do you do with a dead computer? Certainly not throw it out. It’s hazardous waste, people! But I’ve discovered recently that this is not common knowledge — or at least, not as common as it should be.
So a quick tip: when it comes time to get rid of an old computer, either donate or sell it (if it’s still working) or dispose of it properly (if it’s good and truly dead).
Check out Ten Tips for Donating a Computer, and investigate trade-in and recycling programs such as Costco’s GreenSight.
If you have to dispose of a non-working computer, contact your municipal waste and recycling facility to find out where you can drop off the computer. Also, some computer stores (such as Dell or Apple) have pick-up recycling programs of one sort or the other, and some office supply stores will let you drop off recyclable computer equipment for a nominal fee.
And if you happen to live in Pinellas County (or even if you don’t!), check out the excellent Pinellas County “Get Rid of It” page for extensive resources on how to effectively reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Clyde said,
February 7, 2008 @ 8:38 am
You could alternatively strip your old computer apart and make art from its components like Bob Dodson does!