In my business, I replace a large number of computers for my customers. Typically, I remove the hard drive from the old computer and ask my client to keep it. The idea is that they may have some important data on the drive that's been overlooked. Many of my clients ask me, "Do you think that anyone would want my old computer." Unfortunately, many of these old computers would be more of a burden than a benefit to a new owner. A common thought is to donate it to a not-for-profit organization. Unfortunately, most of these older PCs don't work well in modern office environments and most not-for-profit organizations have small budgets excluding necessary funds for computer repair and support.
While it's not well known, there are a number of options for recycling your old computer. Here are some that you can consider. Many of the major computer manufacturers offer PC recycling services at little or no cost:
- HP - http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/index.html
- Dell - http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/corp/environment/en/recycling_main?c=us&l=en&s=corp
- Apple - http://www.apple.com/environment/
- Toshiba - http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/ebtext.to?page=reuse
- Sony - http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Environment/recycling/recycle/america/index.html
Contact your town to see if they have a computer recycling program in place. If they don't, let them know that you think it's a good idea.
There are a number of recycling companies in your community and around the country that you can contact for PC, monitor, and printer recycling at little or no cost. One of my favorites is Earth 911 (http://earth911.org/). To find one that you may want to use, simply use your favorite search engine.
Today, there are many options available to recycle your old computer equipment at little or no cost. It takes very little effort to do and will pay off enormously for future generations.
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