How to Recycle Used Computers

Only one out of five computers on average is being recycled today. This means the rest are going into landfills. Before you decide to throw yours out, contact (800) CLEANUP, which will provide you with a list of resources to contact in your state for more information on recycling.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Used Computers

1. Have all the information about your computer written down ahead of time. This includes type of computer (PC or Mac) and model number and what other desktop items you wish to recycle, such as a keyboard, mouse or printer.

2. Check out the PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Program's Web site for a list of national recycling programs. The PEP will provide you with names of organizations in your area that will take old computers.

3. Try contacting Back Thru The Future Micro Computers Inc. at [phone], which recycles computers, monitors, printers, scanners and other desktop equipment for corporations, educational institutions, the government and individuals.

4. Call the East West Foundation at [phone] to see about donating your used computer and software. It will fix them and send them to nonprofit organizations worldwide.

5. Get in touch with the National Cristina Foundation at [phone] if you are interested in donating your computer to a nonprofit organization that works with people with disabilities.

6. Donate your outdated computers to Voice of the Children for its work in its Christian orphanages and soup kitchens for street children in Russia and Mexico. Call [phone] or contact VOTC through its Web site, www.votc.org.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are interested in purchasing a used computer, contact Computers for Learning, a federally operated program that donates government computers to schools, educational and nonprofit programs. For more information, send e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone].

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[lucasglover]

on 10/7/2009 The last time I had to get rid of my old electronic devices I used http://www.recycleapc.com I did some research about them and It looks like they had all their certificates up to date. They also are an official Apple and Asus recyclers so it was an easy choice. They are highly trusted and have been in this business for decades. 30$ is a small price to pay to know that my carbon footprint will be smaller and my information will be safe.

[naturenut]

on 6/20/2009 Be sure to delete any sensitive information off your PC before you get rid of it. Good tips.

[opalpearl3]

on 4/25/2009 Good article. It is nice to have a list of resources to use when we are ready to donate a computer. Thanks. 5*

[AZCO]

on 9/14/2008 The fines are huge when improperly disposing of computer and electronic hardware. There are some other resources out there that companies should consider like:


www.goldensurplus.com: California computer wholesale liquidator of closeout, new and returned surplus or overstock liquidation merchandise.

www.auctionbidmart.com: Nationwide used computer auctioneers offers businesses a surplus auction liquidation portal for buyers and sellers of computer notebooks, used laptops, desktops and workstations, CRT LCD monitors, used Cisco and all network equipment.

www.selltestequipment.com, Inc. Electronic test, data network equipment buyer, Cisco liquidator nationwide computer liquidation services.

www.ilikestuff.com is a retail store in Portland Oregon that buys, sells, and trades all kinds of used, surplus, and second hand merchandise.

www.ewastemc.com - eWaste offers a electroni