[NTLUG:Discuss] Computer Parts Disposal/Recycling

[Gilbert Morrow]

On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 12:36 PM, Preston Hagar <prestonh at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> We have several pieces of computer equipment (mainly old servers and
> server chassis) that we are no longer using and need to get rid of.  I
> don't want to just throw them in the trash, but I don't know exactly
> what to do with them.  I am in the Mid-Cities area of town.  Does
> anyone know of somewhere I can take them or anyone that will come and
> pick them up?  Most of it is fairly useless, but some of it could be
> useful if someone was really desperate.  In my experiences in the
> past, I have found that most of the "erecycling" companies I have
> found charge a lot and then don't show up to pick up the stuff when
> you schedule them.  It also seems most cities don't want to deal with
> it either, although they all say you shouldn't put it in the trash.
>
> I know there is also the common suggestion of "donate it to a school
> or somewhere", which I would be fine with, I just honestly don't have
> half a day right now to track down who I need to talk to and
> coordinate the donation.
>
> So, to sum up  my question, what do you do with computer equipment
> when you want to get rid of it  (some working, some broken)?  Do you
> know of any cheap or free solutions that would not involve much more
> than possibly one or two short emails and/or calls and possibly a
> reasonable drive somewhere?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Preston
>
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Did a Google and found 3 such places in Fort Worth and Dallas , [Computer
Recycling] .


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