Computer Recycling & Disposal

Teebee · 10 Mar 2017 at 14:06

What would be the general consensus on disposing of any old defunct/unused computers and peripherals, straight in the trash, recycle, etc..?

tom_e · 10 Mar 2017 at 14:08

As a private individual I'd just stick it in the general rubbish bin, companies on the other hand have to adhere to WEEE regulations and other things when it comes to disposal.

Teebee · 10 Mar 2017 at 14:20

Yes, I'm leaning that way or taking it down the local tip.

bremen1874 · 11 Mar 2017 at 02:15

If it's a single mouse or other small item then the general rubbish is fine.

If you're talking about more significant items then do the decent thing and take them to your local tip where they can be dealt with properly. I wouldn't expect to be able to dump a PC or laser printer in with my usual domestic waste.

ANDARIAL · 11 Mar 2017 at 12:30

Pull the hard drives if you do decide to recycle/dump!

Teebee · 11 Mar 2017 at 17:34

ANDARIAL said:
Pull the hard drives if you do decide to recycle/dump!

Already done, skipped all the items in the environmentally friendly local tip with separate area for electrical devices.

jay0906 · 11 Mar 2017 at 19:22

Why dont you just list it on gumtree or something. I'm sure someone could find a use for it even if it is broken.

Deus Ex · 11 Mar 2017 at 22:14

As above offering it for free would be a decent thing to do.

Adamvg · 12 Mar 2017 at 03:35

depends what it is really

Teebee · 12 Mar 2017 at 10:28

Why would I offer my trash for free? The items were taken to the tip, they have a separate area for computers and electronic goods.

jay0906 · 12 Mar 2017 at 10:44

Teebee said:
Why would I offer my trash for free? The items were taken to the tip, they have a separate area for computers and electronic goods.

Because someone else may be able to use them in some meaninful way. Rather then just ending up in a hole in the ground somewhere. Though to each their own and all.

Teebee · 12 Mar 2017 at 11:15

It's trash..

jay0906 · 12 Mar 2017 at 11:21

One mans trash is another mans treasure as they say. People find creative ways to use the most random of things.

hulari · 12 Mar 2017 at 12:45

jay0906 said:
One mans trash is another mans treasure as they say. People find creative ways to use the most random of things.

Honestly depends on what it was/is.

The general thing to do with old parts would be A: See if anybody can make use of it (charity shop, gumree/facebook) or B: take it to the local tip.

I've picked up a couple old pieces of kit from facebook that I found uses for.