[Hidden-tech] What to do with all that stuff -- ideas

[Greg Howe]

When Staples is fully open for returns, they will take anything, even
laptops in pieces.I have never had them turn away a donation of a laptop or
desktop due to age. (I even dropped an old IBM PS1 off. Two years ago.)



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On Tue, Aug 18, 2020 at 3:25 PM Rich at tnr via Hidden-discuss <
hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:

> It turns out that the goodwill centers all take electronics of all types
> in conjugation with Dell: https://www.dellreconnect.com/
>
> This is an especially good option since it (best I can tell) is free and
> takes all types of computers, accessorizes and other electronics.
> Staples seems limited to relatively current laptops or other, and most
> other places want $10/machine (some are $5)
>
> I have been adding all suggested to
> http://www.hidden-tech.net/project/free-cycle-and-share/
>
> BTW, not clue about "P Allen & Sons, the recycling yard on Route 10" -
> all I can find is a company in KS
>
> Thanks all - stay safe - Rich
>
> On 8/18/2020 11:37 AM, Jan Werner via Hidden-discuss wrote:
> > Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires & Southern Vermont will take
> > just about any computer hardware or peripheral equipment for recycling.
> >
> > https://www.goodwill-berkshires.org/donate/recycling.html
> >
> > Jan Werner
> > ____________
> >
> > On 8/17/2020 5:36 PM, Rich at tnr via Hidden-discuss wrote:
> >> Hey all,
> >> has many of you are finding this is a good time to clear all that stuff.
> >> This is a mix of long over due and the bringing on of retirement.
> >>
> >> I've been told, if the kids won't want it, then dump it.
> >> For those that haven't seen it, there is a great little book with the
> >> terrible name
> >> of the "Swedish art of death cleaning" - I've been told it's partly
> >> the result of poor translation.
> >>
> >> For those items that might have value to some one, there are many
> >> options.
> >> We had a discussion here about one option of tool banks
> >> I've lots of free options. some here:
> >> http://www.hidden-tech.net/project/free-cycle-and-share/
> >>
> >> BUT what about electronics ??  I've used Staples for retail items,
> >> and there are various recycle events at various prices for similar
> >> items.
> >>
> >> however I have a stack of servers of various sizes, items I hate just
> >> dump.
> >> There used to be a company in East Springfield that handled such
> >> items, recovered metals or other of value.
> >>
> >> SO any ideas or suggestions -- please no 'I goggled' I've done or can
> >> do that.
> >> Personal experience or hard to find options are what I want.
> >>
> >> Stay Well and Happy Trails - Rich
> >>
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