They get old so fast, those computers. It happens every couple of years. We need a way to get rid of that obsolete computer, but we don't want to toss it into the trash.
Here's a guide telling how to recycle specific items: PDF. And in Midland and Odessa Texas Recycle Day occurs on November 17 where computer equipment can be dumped, er, I mean recycled.
Don't forget to wipe the hard drive first. I used the partnership of Chisel & Sledge the last time for rendering the hard drive useless. But Kim Komando recommends Eraser for wiping it clean.
And that ship's distress beacon you want to discard? Don't toss it in the dump.
George, thanks for the reminder. I'm also thinking ... if somebody has an old-but-still-functional computer monitor, they might get in touch with Bob at "Ran With Devil, Walked With Angels." Last I heard, he was in need of one.
Posted by: Jeff | November 09, 2007 at 11:16 AM
Great idea, Jeff. Maybe Bob can get his hands on one that might have otherwise been discarded.
Posted by: Geo | November 10, 2007 at 11:01 AM
Why on Earth would you destroy and dispose of a perfectly good hard drive?!? If it's readable, it's usable.
Posted by: BoneHead | November 12, 2007 at 02:59 PM
Bonehead, it's a case of paradelu.
That's a combination of paranoia and the delusion that someone is actually interested in what's on the hard drive.
Posted by: Geo | November 12, 2007 at 06:12 PM