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Computer recycling is a necessary part of nearly every families routine. Almost all households have at least one old PC sitting around that is no longer needed. The problem is for many is figuring out how to properly dispose of these computers when they are no longer needed. Computers thrown in landfills or incinerated pose a hazard to the environment due to their components containing heavy metals.
Anyone with an old system lying around should look to salvage any potential parts needed for the future. You will be able to salvage more parts from a newer machine versus an older one. Look to salvage a DVD burner or Network card. On the other hand only keep hard drives or memory if you know you will use them.
Computers are filled with cables, ignore these since cost of new cables is almost nothing and the chances you will ever need any of those cables are slim. Those planning on building a computer for fun should consider keeping the CPU. Otherwise dispose them, newer models drop in price rapidly so keeping it serves little good.
Old hard drives contain data you may have forgotten is on there, take the time to erase this data. There are free programs available on the internet that will make the proper erasing of hard drives a breeze. In the case that your old system no longer powers on remove the hard drive and destroy it or securely erase it using another machine.
Obviously disposal is the easy answer but before choosing that option look to re-purpose the machine. Taking an older computer that works and using it for something else such as an home theater PC. Some even keep an old machine but use it for offline work such as running a word processor or spread sheet program.
Donate your old machine to a local school, charity or even older family members that do not have a computer of their own. Donating the computer can net you a small tax break depending on the age of the system. Some charities will not take a really old computer that has outlived its usefulness. Older members of the family may be very interested in getting this machine and learning how to use the computer for the first time. For those with ancient computers search the web for information on that model of machine, some computers have clubs devoted to them and you may be able to send it to someone who wants to keep it in their collection.
All of these options may end up leading no where and you are left with getting rid of the system. In this case check your town or cities disposal department to find out if they take old computers and recycle them. Many have special sections set aside for old PC's and other electronic equipment. If your town lacks this option go online and look for recycle options there. Some sites will send you a pre paid label so you can send them your old system for recycling.
Computer recycling is an important environmental step one should not over look. Look at your old machine and see if there are any parts you can potentially salvage. Take time to erase all data securely on your old hard drive before getting rid of it. Call your town or cities disposal department to find out if they offer recycling options.
Anyone with an old system lying around should look to salvage any potential parts needed for the future. You will be able to salvage more parts from a newer machine versus an older one. Look to salvage a DVD burner or Network card. On the other hand only keep hard drives or memory if you know you will use them.
Computers are filled with cables, ignore these since cost of new cables is almost nothing and the chances you will ever need any of those cables are slim. Those planning on building a computer for fun should consider keeping the CPU. Otherwise dispose them, newer models drop in price rapidly so keeping it serves little good.
Old hard drives contain data you may have forgotten is on there, take the time to erase this data. There are free programs available on the internet that will make the proper erasing of hard drives a breeze. In the case that your old system no longer powers on remove the hard drive and destroy it or securely erase it using another machine.
Obviously disposal is the easy answer but before choosing that option look to re-purpose the machine. Taking an older computer that works and using it for something else such as an home theater PC. Some even keep an old machine but use it for offline work such as running a word processor or spread sheet program.
Donate your old machine to a local school, charity or even older family members that do not have a computer of their own. Donating the computer can net you a small tax break depending on the age of the system. Some charities will not take a really old computer that has outlived its usefulness. Older members of the family may be very interested in getting this machine and learning how to use the computer for the first time. For those with ancient computers search the web for information on that model of machine, some computers have clubs devoted to them and you may be able to send it to someone who wants to keep it in their collection.
All of these options may end up leading no where and you are left with getting rid of the system. In this case check your town or cities disposal department to find out if they take old computers and recycle them. Many have special sections set aside for old PC's and other electronic equipment. If your town lacks this option go online and look for recycle options there. Some sites will send you a pre paid label so you can send them your old system for recycling.
Computer recycling is an important environmental step one should not over look. Look at your old machine and see if there are any parts you can potentially salvage. Take time to erase all data securely on your old hard drive before getting rid of it. Call your town or cities disposal department to find out if they offer recycling options.
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