Computer Recycling

I am often asked by customers how to properly dispose of their old computer equipment. It is estimated that computer and electronic equipment is approximately one percent of the annual 209,700,000 tons of solid waste generated in the United States, and it is estimated that the total volume of computer and electronic equipment recycled in the U.S. was approximately 134,000 tons in 1998 and another 1.3 million units were "reused" by third parties. Proper computer recycling provides an opportunity to reuse or donate equipment to not-for-profit organizations, and, disassemble the computer into reusable components or recycle component parts.

If you live in the Farmville, VA area I will pick up and properly dispose of your old computer equipment. A disposal fee may apply depending on your location, type and amount of equipment.

If you don't live in the area, I will accept and properly dispose of any computer equipment sent to me at 125 Loman Road Meherrin, VA 23954 you will be responsible for all cost involved in shipping the equipment to me.

Depending on the age and performance capability of the computer, it will either be disassembled in an environmentally sensitive manner, reusing or recycling as many of the parts and materials as possible or it will be refurbished for donation to needy families in the Farmville, VA area.

Recycling Options

The National Cristina Foundation provides tech goods and training for students, persons with disabilities, and others:
http://www.cristina.org

The Freecycle Network helps you donate free goods to people who would like them:
http://freecycle.org

TechSoup helps you find nonprofits or commercial companies that will reuse or recycle your goods:
http://www.techsoup.org

Several tech companies, including Dell, Hewlett-Packard, and IBM, run recycling programs that will dispose of your old goods, for a fee. Check each company's site for pricing and procedure.

EBay runs a program called the Rethink Initiative, which provides information about options for handling your old gear, and can hook you up with charities or companies that will take your goods:
http://pages.ebay.com/rethink/whatcanido.html

The National Recycling Coalition offers both information and a list of sites and groups through which you can donate or recycle your computer equipment:
http://www.nrc-recycle.org/resources/electronics/managing.htm