5 steps to recycling your old computer
With spring in the air — er, almost — the editors of PC Magazine are encouraging you to recycle your old computer with the environment in mind. In the April 2008 “green” issue of the magazine, they offer these five tips.
With spring in the air — er, almost — the editors of PC Magazine are encouraging you to recycle your old computer with the environment in mind. In the April 2008 "green" issue of the magazine, they offer these five tips.
PC Magazine’s Top 5 tips on recycling your computer:
1. Back up your files. Make sure you have all the files you need from your old system.
2. Wipe your hard drive clean. Although your recycled computer will most likely be ripped up, it’s good to be on the safe side to prevent your personal information from getting into the wrong hands (think identity theft!).
3. Salvage what you can. If there is anything that still works, you may be able to use it down the road or sell it.
4. Find a reputable recycling location. Many recyclers charge a fee to take your computer, but some communities offer free take-back programs.
5. Spread the word. Brag about your good deed to everyone and get them to recycle as well.
Clean up your old computer and give it to some school for the less fortunate kids so they too can have a chance at haveing a computer of their own.
carol that is a very good idea but make sure all the data is gone from it before giving it to some school.
Yeah, Carole, that is a really good call. Most major city centers have have an electronic recycle that will wipe your computer or cell phone and either give it to Women in Need, or they send them to low income schools. It's always better to give something a second life before recycling it, and this way someone who really needs it will benefit from it!
there are companies who offer it for free!
can you tell the guide line steps to make a project to safe clean data for other company ?
checkout: eWastemc.com offers a electronic recycling services to California businesses. We provide clean and efficient computer recycling collection.
good steps to remember, very helpful…
I was wondering how often they run these recycling programs, and that’s how I found your blog. Thanks for sharing.