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

[Rich@tnr]

right - desktops -- I have a pile of rack and vertical servers

On 8/18/2020 3:56 PM, Greg Howe wrote:
> 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 
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>     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/
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>     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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