Disposing of old/junk parts

[TC10284]

Does any one know where can I get rid of some working/non-working computer related parts such as expansion cards, power supplies, motherboards, old cases, printers, etc.? I would really prefer not to pay to get rid of them. I am in the Triad area of North Carolina.

Thanks guys/girls =)

 

[FelixDeCat]

Take them to Goodwill. What they cant use THEY will properly dispose of.

:light:

 

[jadinolf]

Our thrift shops will not take any computer parts.

Guess how I dispose of them?

Yep, you're right.

 

[Shawn]

What all do you got?

 

[doze]

Put them on craigslist for free. Offer them free on FS/FT but buyer pays shipping.

 

[FelixDeCat]

Originally posted by: jadinolf
Our thrift shops will not take any computer parts.

Guess how I dispose of them?

Yep, you're right.

You throw them at cars passing on the freeway?

 

[SonnyDaze]

Try the shelters (homeless/battered women, etc.). They may take them. They take everything else.....:shocked:

 

[TC10284]

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat
Take them to Goodwill. What they cant use THEY will properly dispose of.

:light:

I looked at them but their site in our area says this:

Items We Cannot Accept


Large household appliances: stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, air conditioners, water heaters, etc. (We do not sell these items in our stores and there are strict ordinances concerning their disposal.)

Non-working large items: televisions, computers, microwave ovens, etc. (Goodwill cannot repair these items.)

Building materials: carpet, shutters, doors, windows, toilets, lumber, concrete, bricks, and stones. (Goodwill does not sell these items and disposal costs are restrictive.)

Mattresses and box springs. (Goodwill does not sell these items in the stores due to state laws requiring them to be sanitized.)

Upholstered couches and chairs which are torn, soiled or otherwise damaged. (Goodwill does not repair or clean items and can only offer for sale in the stores clean, useable items.)

Large console model televisions and stereos. (These items are extremely heavy and present a danger to our employees.)

Automobile parts: tires, wheels, batteries, seats, body parts and engines. (We do not sell these items in our stores and disposal is expensive and restricted in all areas.)

Paint and chemicals of any kind. (We are not allowed to sell these items in our stores, nor are we allowed to dispose of them in the landfill.)

Kerosene and gas heaters and appliances. (We are not licensed to handle or sell items of this kind and disposal is restricted.)


http://goodwillnwnc.org/donating-volunteering/donate_topic.asp?i=24

Does that necessarily mean they won't take the (smaller) items I listed?

 

[JasonCoder]

Originally posted by: TC10284
Does any one know where can I get rid of some working/non-working computer related parts such as expansion cards, power supplies, motherboards, old cases, printers, etc.? I would really prefer not to pay to get rid of them. I am in the Triad area of North Carolina.

Thanks guys/girls =)

Typically areas have periods of the year wherein you can drop off just about whatever. I live in a rural area and we have multiple collection types, sometimes for batteries, sometimes for computers. Surely in the triangle these happen? If not, yeah, you're gonna have to pay.

 

[Xstatic1]

try this! go to where it states "Places to Donate or Find Equipment"

 

[Spydermag68]

I make clocks out of my old computer parts.