How do I get rid of old computer parts in Toronto
March 2, 2005 6:10 AM Subscribe
How can I get rid of old computer components in the Toronto area?
A friend at work asked me this question. What sort of options are there, aside from Goodwill, to keep it out of landfill. Do you know of any companies that do refurbishing, recycling, etc. I've heard of places that do this in the US.
A friend at work asked me this question. What sort of options are there, aside from Goodwill, to keep it out of landfill. Do you know of any companies that do refurbishing, recycling, etc. I've heard of places that do this in the US.
Computation, which is in the Toronto area, does computer recycling.
posted by Hot Like Your 12V Wire at 7:46 AM on March 2, 2005
posted by Hot Like Your 12V Wire at 7:46 AM on March 2, 2005
Is it old parts in a box? Or old complete systems? Doesn't effect the answer too much, so I will proceed.
I have heard questionable things about the integrity of one or two of the linked places, try searching for their names on redflagdeals. On the other hand, I bet you could make some "little guy" very happy. So...
1) If it is good stuff you should sell it on tor.foresale.computers, craigslists, or redflagdeals. Just list it really cheap, the cheaper you make it the faster it will sell.
If you are going to go cheap pick one place! You don't want a flood of offers.
2) If it is good stuff but it isn't worth the money to you then give it to a friend.
You have lots of friends on MetaFilter!
3) In most neighborhoods if you put "free" on it and leave it at the curb somebody is bound to pick it up.
Anybody picking it up at the curb really really wants or needs it, or they are part of one of the previously linked organizations.
4) If it is really old (anything before pentium II now, I guess) you need to find someone who will recycle it properly, in which case the links above will yield the best answer.
If you have a complete PC and you can't/won't identify the components download aida32, generate a complete report (takes about three mouse clicks), and post the result.
Feel free to replace "you" with "your friend" wherever, and love that TorontoFilter.
posted by Chuckles at 11:04 AM on March 2, 2005
I have heard questionable things about the integrity of one or two of the linked places, try searching for their names on redflagdeals. On the other hand, I bet you could make some "little guy" very happy. So...
1) If it is good stuff you should sell it on tor.foresale.computers, craigslists, or redflagdeals. Just list it really cheap, the cheaper you make it the faster it will sell.
If you are going to go cheap pick one place! You don't want a flood of offers.
2) If it is good stuff but it isn't worth the money to you then give it to a friend.
You have lots of friends on MetaFilter!
3) In most neighborhoods if you put "free" on it and leave it at the curb somebody is bound to pick it up.
Anybody picking it up at the curb really really wants or needs it, or they are part of one of the previously linked organizations.
4) If it is really old (anything before pentium II now, I guess) you need to find someone who will recycle it properly, in which case the links above will yield the best answer.
If you have a complete PC and you can't/won't identify the components download aida32, generate a complete report (takes about three mouse clicks), and post the result.
Feel free to replace "you" with "your friend" wherever, and love that TorontoFilter.
posted by Chuckles at 11:04 AM on March 2, 2005
If it's fixable, give it to schools. They have a drop-off place in Mississauga.
If it's junk, I second Computation: "From March 2 - 9 we're inviting the general public to drop-off their unwanted computer equipment for recycling." and "Drop-off is available at our Toronto facility (larger quantities require an appointment), 2444 Bloor St. West, while pick-up by our staff can also be arranged."
posted by pracowity at 11:59 PM on March 2, 2005
If it's junk, I second Computation: "From March 2 - 9 we're inviting the general public to drop-off their unwanted computer equipment for recycling." and "Drop-off is available at our Toronto facility (larger quantities require an appointment), 2444 Bloor St. West, while pick-up by our staff can also be arranged."
posted by pracowity at 11:59 PM on March 2, 2005
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posted by bonehead at 7:40 AM on March 2, 2005