Need to recycle your computer?
If you want to get rid of electronic equipment that you no longer use and want to protect the environment, the best way is to re-sell it or donate it if it still fairly new and in good shape. If it is old and broken, you should try to take it to an enviromentally responsible recycler. Computer TAKE BACK Campaign has a comprehensive list. Can’t find a recycler near you? Dell will take back your computer (even if it’s not a Dell) for just $10. [Details here.]
The problem of outdated, unwanted computers is huge—and growing still. Discarded computers and other consumer electronics (so called e-waste) are the fastest growing portion of our waste stream—growing almost 3 times faster than our overall municipal waste stream. This waste contains lead, for which the serious health effects are are well known; just 1/70th of a teaspoon of mercury can contaminate 20 acres of a lake, making the fish unfit to eat.
February 12th, 2006 21:10
[...] First from Great Green Goods, comes a post befitting our time of computers, TVs, electronics, all wasting away–what a crime! Of the millions that enter the system, recycling makes not a dent for properly disposed electronics, the tallies short less 10%! But hark! There is hope for the masses this post shall guide thee along to sites that assist with recycling and products that sing a green song. Link: Recycle Your Computer! | Fun Products From Recycled Green Parts [...]
February 15th, 2006 16:21
Hey! I just checked out the Computer TAKE BACK Campaign site, but the recyclers listed seem to be for companies, not individuals
I support what the campaign’s trying to do though—Consumers shouldn’t have to pay at the end to recycle computers, even if it is just $10…
August 7th, 2006 14:58
I fully support Take Back program. I think we should be all responsible for our enviornment. I have been using E-Tech Recycling Inc which is a local electronics recycler located in Sterling VA for years. They 100% recycle everything. For more information visit http://www.etechrecycling.com
February 19th, 2007 23:53
Hey also check out PC Recycler. You can get more information at http://www.pcrecycler.net. They have free drop off days and they can destroy your hard drive for data security.
March 3rd, 2007 16:21
March 19th – 25th—Computation Computer Recycling Events in Toronto & Montreal!
Looking for an environmentally sensitive and privacy ensured method to dispose of your unwanted computer equipment? Leave it with Computation!
From March 19th – 25th we are inviting the general public to drop-off their unwanted computer equipment for recycling. For larger quantities, organizations, businesses, and special requirements, please contact us about our services.
Computation is a computer equipment refurbisher, recycler, and IT service provider serving the Greater Toronto and Montreal Areas. Drop off recycling is available at our:
* Toronto facility, 2444 Bloor St. West (entrance at rear), from 10:00am until 7:00pm Monday through Friday and from 10:00am until 6:00pm on weekends.
* Montreal facility, 7080 Alexandra St., Suite 401, from 11:00am until 6:00pm Monday through Friday.
Pick-up service is available by appointment, please contact us to make arrangements.
All information present on systems will be securely destroyed. Every effort will be made to refurbish the equipment placed under our stewardship, remarketing and donating where possible. Irreparable equipment is recycled for its raw materials. All equipment under our management is diverted from landfill and processed locally. In addition to recycling we offer computer and IT services for the home and office. Contact Dennis Maslo at 416.629.5667 or 1.866.910.4358 (Quebec Only), or recycle@computation.to for more information.
February 18th, 2008 19:46
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