2006-09-17 08:55:07 · 22 answers · asked by SteverMan 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
before doing that ... list it on http://www.craigslist.com post an ad in the FREE section. Some college student or needy person might want to take it off your hands ... if it still works.
2006-09-17 08:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by simply_made 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
legally NO it contain toxins that are harm full to all of us. you should take it to a recycling center or find a Freecycle group in your area and list free to give away(freecycle.org) I am sure some one will pick it up. now if you can get you garbage man not to notice it and it will fit in your garbage can yep you can throw it away
2006-09-17 09:02:08 · answer #2 · answered by hmmm_no_idea2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, you should look into donating it. There are many great programs out there that refurbish even the oldest of computers to give to underprivileged kids or schools. It might even be a tax break for you!
2006-09-17 09:03:38 · answer #3 · answered by mimaolta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to ... depends on how old it is and how heavy it is ... if you can't do it, get someone else to help you. Two of you certainly should be able to throw it in the garbage.
2006-09-17 08:57:15 · answer #4 · answered by ValleyR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you should recycle it. Too much lead and other toxic waste in old computers.
See the following site:
http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/dell_recycling?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
Only $10 to get rid of a PC.
2006-09-17 08:58:58 · answer #5 · answered by troythom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There are a lot of charitable organizations that recyle them for cash, though and they also scrub them of your private data for you. Check it out on the internet. You get rid of a burden and help a charity at the same time.
2006-09-17 08:58:12 · answer #6 · answered by all1g8r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, its hard to say, if its hard drive totally blank (magnet wiped, broken ect) then go right ahead, however if it is intact, then somone might take it and find some data that you'd rather they not know. my sugestion is take a hammer to it (or other demolition tool of your choice) or have it wiped with a software program (comp usa sell stuff like this) and then dispose of it. (you might get a few $$ on ebay)
2006-09-17 09:02:47 · answer #7 · answered by devel31 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as a major pc seller, under federal law, you are not permitted to throw a old computer or any pc device in the trash, its a environmental law passed. there are fines if you are caught dumping it, either take it to a recyle center or the goodwill will take it. or give it away to someone.
2006-09-17 09:00:48 · answer #8 · answered by used1goods 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here in Charlotte (NC) we have rules about waste. Either call you city waste management office and ask or see if they have a site on-line. There are also some places who accept them as a donation and refurbish them. I think Goodwill is one of them.
2006-09-17 08:57:55 · answer #9 · answered by ore2nc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Donate the computer to battered womens shelter or schools. I do believe you can throw it away tho.
2006-09-17 08:57:20 · answer #10 · answered by blondehotpocket 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋