ztmike
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|  What to do with old desktop computers?
So I have 3 old desktop computers that I don't want..
2 of them are Compaq Presarios which both have 500mhz cpus and the other one is a Dell with a 900mhz cpu
Are there any stores that take these things without charging? If no store takes them free of charge they are going in the apartment dumpster. |
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Gbcue
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clubs:  | You should go to an e-waste recycling event. They'll take them for free.
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Jahntassa
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Bestbuy takes stuff for recycling: »www.bestbuy.com/site/null/Recycl···r0001422
You can also try calling your trash company and see what they suggest.
Or if they're still working, take them to a Goodwill. |
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ztmike
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said by Gbcue  :You should go to an e-waste recycling event. They'll take them for free. Who does this? Because I doubt my town does this. I'm not driving out of town to get rid of these things when I can save my car a trip and just toss them away. |
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ztmike
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said by Jahntassa :Bestbuy takes stuff for recycling: » www.bestbuy.com/site/null/Recycl···r0001422You can also try calling your trash company and see what they suggest. Or if they're still working, take them to a Goodwill. Best Buy is 20 miles away, so that's a no.
They do work..but I took the drives out I guess I could put the 20gig or 40gig back in them.
I wasn't aware Goodwill takes old computers.
Edit: I think I'm just going to toss them..I don't want to bother putting them back together and I only have 1 power cable to spare.
Thanks for the suggestions though. |
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Harddrive
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craigslist? someone would come by and take them off your hands for you. |
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PoloDude
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Check with your local Senior center or youth org. They might need them. |
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psafux
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Craigslist - gone within the day if not a couple hours I bet. I am always looking for stuff like this. a 900mhz system makes a wonderful server. They will come to you. |
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Snakeoil
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Boat anchors, toss in the trash, use as a target, recycle them. donate to local childrens hospital, veterans home or elderly home or church or homeless shelter. |
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btB
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Put them on the curb. Cover them with a big clear plastic bag or something & put a sign saying free computer(s). If they are not gone with a week or so, maybe your local sanitation crew will take pity and dispose of it properly. |
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FutureMon
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Donate them to your local elementary school.
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CylonRed
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said by ztmike :said by Gbcue :You should go to an e-waste recycling event. They'll take them for free. Who does this? Because I doubt my town does this. I'm not driving out of town to get rid of these things when I can save my car a trip and just toss them away. Our local county does this - 10 mile drive for me. Check the local county solid waste district web site to see if they have a particular day to recycle electronics. Or put them at the end of the driveway - they will likely be taken quickly....
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The most valuable part of old computers to crooks is the hard drive, which can be scavenged for personal information for ID theft. Make sure to follow best practices before disposal.
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Vampirefo
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»www.goodwill.org/get-involved/donate/
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I doubt even the school systems want system's this old. I agree with the other posters suggestions. Craigslist. You'd be surprised what an old system like this can do with a linux distro installed on it. I just set up a church with a business phone system (linux based) all running on a Dell someone was going to throw away. You may even be able to get away with asking for some beer money for these too. |
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silentlooker
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I nuke the hard drive and put them in to the trash. |
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Diaboyos
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Me and my dad just took his old desktop to the shooting range and destroyed it. Fun fun! |
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1. Make sure the drives are wiped.
2. Just set them out by the road with a "free" sign taped to them. They will be gone within the hour...
Got rid of couches and lawnmowers that way. Works like a charm!  |
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| said by N10Cities :1. Make sure the drives are wiped. 2. Just set them out by the road with a "free" sign taped to them. They will be gone within the hour... Got rid of couches and lawnmowers that way. Works like a charm! Why bother with the sign? Anything on my curb is gone before I get my hands off it!
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