 | I have dropped of several computers and monitors at Green
Citizen in Palo Alto and San Francisco, California. Monitors
are free; there are fees
for other equipment, but it isn't much. |
| All Computer Resource in
Santa Clara, California, takes all kinds of computer equipment.
They even pick up! |
| California's Integrated
Waste Management Board has a listing of computer companies with
recycling programs and a database of state-approved recyclers. |
| The Electronics Industry Alliance
has a webpage with a very good national directory of recycling and
reuse programs. |
| Your local Yellow Pages should have a "Recycling Services"
section. |
| eBay is promoting the Rethink
Initiative. Launched in January 2004, the site will collect
links to recycling resources, including, surprise!, ways to sell used
equipment on eBay. |
| United Technologies Recycling has an
Electronic
Take-Back program for seven mid-western states. Cost is $28
for UPS shipping. |
| Tech Soup has a
collection of recycling resources for how to give and how to receive
used computers on its website. They also have a searchable
database of recycling centers in the U.S.. |
| The Computer Recycling Center
serves the San Francisco Bay Area. |
| San Mateo
County, has an extensive program for its residents in the SF Bay
Area. The website has a lot of useful information and links. |
| United Datatech
Distributors of San Jose, California is a good example of a
company that takes apart computers, printers, fax machines and the
like and recycles the components. |
| Weird Stuff, of Sunnyvale,
California buys used equipment in bulk and salvages components. |
| Used Computer Mall list of national nonprofit groups
|
| Share the Technology national donation database.
This site includes useful information on what to watch out for. |
| Carnegie Mellon University Recycling List
|
| National Safety Council Electronic Equipment Recyclers Contact List
|
| Electronics
Recycling has a database of recyclers across the nation. The
link takes you to the search page. |
| And don't forget eBay. Try
selling it before dropping it into the trash. |
complicated.
Schools, low income families, and public benefit
corporations need computers, but if the machine is too old or underpowered
it may be more trouble than it is worth. But don't throw that old
computer, printer, fax machine in the trash! It's toxic. Here is a collection of
links to help you find information on recycling and reuse programs, and
potential partners.