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Question by Wolfman: Where can i recycle old computer parts in Orange County? I have been trying to find website that would recycle old computer parts in my Area, Fountain Valley, CA, but I had no success. Please help me. Do you know where it is possible to do so ? Thanks ;p Best answer for Where can i recycle old computer parts in Orange County?:

Answer by AVECK THE GREAT
give em to the homeless

Answer by colinjfarrellfan
I will tell you to never send your comp to someone else as it has personal information in it that some can take. As for the monitor, Cali pays alot for glass in pounds. Heck open up a business and see if people are dumb enough to give you their comps.

Answer by jcravens42
Some Goodwill affiliates take old computer parts -- I know there is one in Austin, Texas that does. However, they ask for a small donation for monitors, since they usually aren't repairable and it actually costs the organization to dispose of them in an environmentally-friendly way. I seem to recall that www.techsoup.org had a list of organizations that accept old computer parts and other electronics.

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Recycling used computers is important to avoid spreading the heavy metals, like zinc, lead and copper, into the environment. Discover where to recycle electronics, visiting eRecycle.com for more information, with helpful information from an avid environmentalist in this free video on environmental health. Expert: Ray Olson Contact: www.cityofventura.net/public_works/maintenance_ser Bio: Ray Olson is the director of The City of Ventura Environmental Services Office, which is committed to environment preservation through innovative waste reduction and pollution prevention programs. Filmmaker: Rich Burlingham

aboutcomputer99.blogspot.com Environmental Health : How to Recycle Used Computers

The anticipation of a new computer, television set or other electronic acquisition can be dampened by the need to get rid of whatever it's replacing. It can't just be tossed in the trash, and it isn't always easy to find an e-waste event with their ... That computer ready to recycle? Salvation Army comes to rescue

Whether you are a single computer user or a business owner that has many computers and office related equipment knowing that you have the option to recycle your old computer equipment will give you peace of mind and being ensured you are following the legal requirements.

Most people will think of recycling as simply turning over your old equipment to a qualified disposal company with nothing in return, when in actuality you will often receive a sum of money depending on the computer equipment you are recycling. For this reason alone if you have an office that is either upgrading your computers or you are closing your business recycling your computer equipment through a qualified recycler is the only good option.

Another thing that you can rest assure is that when you are turning over your old computers you will not have to worry about sensitive data being leaked to other individuals, these recycling companies take steps to wipe the old hard drives clear of all data. The way that they ensure that the data is actually wipe clear without damaging the hard drives is they will rewrite over all of the old data three times, although in the case the hard drive cannot be cleared it will be considered unusable and destroyed.

You will also find that recycling computers is even available to the simple consumer who may upgrade their personal computer or monitor. If you are unable to give your old computer or monitor to a friend or relative you can take your old equipment to a recycling centre and even receive a small reimbursement, after all its much better to recycle them simply placing your computer and monitor in the trash where it will eventually cause harm to the environment.

When choosing a computer or IT Disposal Company you will want to check that they meet certain standards and are also licensed in certain areas. A few of these licenses include a waste carrier license, waste management license. Another thing you will w ant to ensure that they have available is the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) documentation which is a hazardous waste consignment note. Another important part of choosing a company is ensuring that they will provide you with a data erase certificate especially if you are turning over computers which held sensitive data such as personal information or client information like billing information and addresses.

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