I know you can't just throw it in the trash....
2007-02-21 14:00:23 · 12 answers · asked by LO! 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Local government websites often include information on disposal of electronic devices. I know in my county in Maryland, they have a couple of recycling locations that process electronic equipment.
2007-02-21 14:06:09 · answer #1 · answered by Jim Maryland 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
As already suggested, give to a needy person. If it is not worth saving (broken etc), take to your local tip and put with other hazardous waste.
I wanted rid of an old computer/monitor (pre-windows - ancient), but was told that it is now considered hazardous waste similar to fridges/freezers/microwaves (even if they are u/s),but it would cost me for someone to dispose of for me!!
2007-02-21 22:43:00 · answer #2 · answered by Pardus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you live around a large or at least a decent sized city, there will usually be some form of recycling place for old electronics, parts, etc. Just look in the phone book or the internet. Or, just give it to somebody.
2007-02-21 14:05:11 · answer #3 · answered by Tosh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just try and make sure the computer is still in function and just give it away to someone who'll need a computer, but if it doesn't work, just dispose of it because it's either broken or just wont work at all
2007-02-21 14:05:58 · answer #4 · answered by яσуαℓfℓυѕнѕρα∂є 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
counting on HOW previous, you will desire to be waiting to apply it as a "commerce in" on a greater recent device. verify with a number of the senior centers, nursing properties, etc. and/or colleges on your section. in many instances they could savour a donation of a working device that may no longer "historical". If donated, PLEASE comprise working device AND discs mandatory for device. There are web pages which will propose you the place to deliver previous instruments for disposal if there is not any "interior of reach" region, yet you will oftentimes would desire to pay the delivery. As to removing guidance, a "complete" low-point format will eliminate ALL guidance and reset the HD to manufacturing facility "new" as far as information is worried. be conscious: in the previous doing this, be confident it does no longer have an on-disc restoration device!! IF it does, basically doing a restoration to manufacturing facility settings would desire to eliminate each and every thing you added satisfactorily. in my view, I basically get rid of systems whilst they are previous restoration, often by loss of alternative factors. I be conscious that many greater recent systems basically do no longer final as long as some older systems in the previous the MB or different substantial area quits working! I nonetheless use a "very own workstation" device that has a optimal of 500MB HD, 33Mhz bus, 60Mhz processor and easily 64MB of ram for a "device administration" unit!! it is 22 years previous, and nonetheless works completely without needing mandatory restoration!!
2017-01-03 04:05:41 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call The Salvation Army or Goodwill. They will pick it up.
2007-02-21 14:04:22 · answer #6 · answered by Fast Eddie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why not? But I gave my old computer to my cousin because she didn't have one.
2007-02-21 14:02:45 · answer #7 · answered by winds_of_justice 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
look under recyling in the phone book, that's where I found my site.
2007-02-21 14:03:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
donate it and get a tax write off
2007-02-21 14:04:20 · answer #9 · answered by EFF U 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Give it to someone less fortunate that you!
2007-02-21 14:56:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋