[GreenYes] What to do with old computers

["Marjorie J. Clarke, Ph.D." <mclarke@no.address>]

CNET just had a series of posts on this topic and there's a poll on it as well:

Member Question of the Week
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  My question isn't as technical as it is 
practical. Over the years, my wife and I have 
accumulated three desktops and a laptop computer 
that are outdated. What does one do with these 
things? I know there are environmental issues 
involved in disposal of the monitors. Also, it 
seems like a waste to just throw away these 
machines. Is there something like a home for aged 
computers or someone who would use the components 
rather than adding them to a landfill? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Submitted by: David L.

(Note: There is really no wrong or right answer 
to David's question, so if you have suggestions 
or creative ways to reuse, renew, or recycle old 
and outdated computers, 
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  Answer by Don: Over the years many of my 
coworkers, friends, and family members have 
donated their obsolete computers and peripherals 
to me as apposed to dumping them in the local 
landfill. This is mostly because I'm a trusted person by these individuals...
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Submitted by: Don R. of Seaford, Delaware

Answer by Kelly: Well, David, there are several 
things you can do with them, but first, you need 
to do a little "prep-work" or find someone you 
know who you can trust to help you to do the 
following: 1. Format the hard drives. 2. Make an inventory of the insides...
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Submitted by: Kelly T. of Algona, Washington

Answer by Sav.: Hi David, thank you for being a 
thoughtful disposer! I'm in the U.K., so my 
suggestions may not apply to where you are. I 
agree with you that old computers are an 
environmental hazard if dumped in the landfill 
and, because of my upbringing--waste not, want 
not--it seems a dreadful waste....
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Submitted by: Sav. M. of the United Kingdom
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Maggie Clarke, Ph.D.
mclarke@no.address
Environmental Scientist and Educator
http://geography.hunter.cuny.edu/~mclarke/index.html
New York City  

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