Discarding old Computer

[JRH]

Where do people discard old computers? I have an old Dell W95 that I need to get rid of the CPU and do not think it is proper to put it in the trash can.
What do you advise?
Thanks
JRH

[Java_Bob]

Around here the county does recycle 2-3 time a year.

[dkpbxman]

Being a very inquisitive person (nosy) when I got a new computer, I opened up and took apart the old one. Then I would put it back together, plug it in and see if it worked.

Each time I would go further and be more intrusive. I kept going until I broke it (I shorted something on the video card). Oh well.

I plan on using the old Hard Drive as an "external" for the new computer after making some kind of enclosure out of a piece of Tupperware or something. All I need is the right cable. (Amazon has one.)

[sam999]

You can get an adapter/enclosure really cheap for your old drive and save your Tupperware for leftovers.

Dell has a recycling program and when you bought the new PC you actually paid a recycling fee on it.

So I'd contact Dell and ask them to handle disposal of the old PC (after you remove the hard disk with your personal stuff on it).

[vikram1248]

Bring it to your local hazardous waste disposal site - check with your county. This is likely to cost you a bit of money ($30-40?) but it's the right thing to do. Please don't just toss it in the trash; there are all sorts of heavy metals and stuff in there.

Also if it's not really old you could consider offering it to a school, women's shelter, church, or other non-profit. Please only do this if the computer is still usable and not completely outdated - you don't want to passing the problem on to someone else! (Easy translation, if it didn't originally come with XP then don't bother!) DO NOT just drop it off - talk to somebody, give them the specs and let them decide.

[robj6767]

Everywhere has some sort of electronics disposal program, just google one for your area