How to Recycle a Broken Computer

There are many ways to recycle a computer. You can use a traditional recycling company, or you can find creative ways to make other uses for you or others to continue benefiting from your broken computer. The best way to recycle is to reuse the computer at a level that most utilizes its parts. Depending on how involved you want to be or how broken you computer is you can find many ways to recycle that broken computer.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Sell your broken computer. You can sell it in the paper or on eBay. You'll likely have much better like on eBay, as many people will consider buying a broken computer for the use of its parts or if they believe they can fix it.

2. Give your computer to any charitable organization. Call local charities and non-profits to see if they have any need for a broken computer. They may be willing to fix it. You may be eligible for a tax deduction.

3. Take the working parts out and sell them or save them. You may find use for the parts like the hard drive or memory for another computer. The working parts may also bring you extra cash by selling them online.

4. Send your computer to a recycler. You can start finding a recycler by going online to find companies that will reuse or recycle computers for you.

5. Give away your broken computer. Sites such as Freecycle and Craigslist will allow you to post items to give away for free.

Resources

• Rethink
• Freecycle
• Craigslist

[lucasglover]

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