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3/24    Where can I dispose of a dead CRT for free? Office Depot had a free
        service, but it looks like it's over. Thanks. -slow
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        \_ In a dumpster. Seriously. Otherwise, wait for one of those
           days where you can dispose of toxics for free. I favor a random
           dumpster, though. Yes, I have done that.
        \_ Free on Fridays at http://www.accrc.org
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I want to get rid of it, but I'm not sure if throwing it in the garbage is the best thing to do. Is there any sort of place that takes in non-working computer equipment like this? See if your local garbage collector has a program that deals with dead TVs and monitors. There are dead computer collection events every 2 or 3 months in my community. I heard some of these get shippied to China and dumped in inappropriate places, but hey, that's not our problem right? org \_ I wish I knew this before I threw away my 386 several years ago. It happened to my cousin once and that took me a while to figure out. That's where all the warm fuzzy feel good "recycling" places are taking theirs. org Computer Recycling Center Computers & Education Computers & Education^TM reuses computers, and Computer Recycling Center^TM^ promotes the highest and best re-use of computer and electronic equipment, and recycles unus able items to keep them out of landfills.
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Alameda County Computer Resource Center Who? What? When? Why? Where? Whack? Support Do you like what we do? Do you want to support us? Pick something up from our attempt at blatent commercialism. Volunteer. Spread the word. News The ACCRC will be looking for the next holiday excuse to be closed. So check out our phone message or web site before you visit. The ACCRC is now home to the famous Junk Yard Super Computer, the infamous free-shelf, and the always popular free Internet and gaming cafe. Check out the price list and visit our store! The ACCRC was featured in a KRON 4 news story. But you already know this. Well take it! We are the Alameda County Computer Resource Center, a 501c3 non-profit corporation. We will recycle anything you can plug into a power outlet that doesnt have food put inside of it on a regular basis. This means well recycle your computer, your VCR, your Television, but not your microwave, your washing machine, or your refrigerator. When you give us your computer, you will receive a tax write-off, and we will attempt to fix your equipment and then give it away to someone who would otherwise never be able to afford a computer. If your equipment is completely dead, it will be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. To recycle your equipment, simply bring it to us during our open hours. No appointment is needed. Nothing is too old or too broken. We charge a fee for most types of items, so bring cash, check, or Visa/Mastercard. We charge a small recycling fee for most equipment. These fees are used to insure that we will have the funds to properly dispose of all non-functioning equipment. We must charge these fees no matter whether the equipment you are donating is functioning or not. There are no exceptions for non-profits or schools. Unfortunately, it is not cheap to recycle electronics properly. Any electronics recycler who is not charging a fee is very likely shipping the equipment to China or the Philipenes where it will probably be stripped of its copper and then thrown in a landfill or river. The ACCRC does not ship electronic scrap overseas for the purposes of recycling. The only equipment we send out of North America are rebuilt PCs for donation to foreign charities. Typical Questions Answered: What do we think about the whole SCO vs. IBM/SGI/linux users/PWCSPeople with common sense debacle? How much are your disposal fees? How Do I find you? Where is the Marin Computer Recycling center ? How do I apply for a computer? How can I destroy my data before I give you my hard drive? Do you do pickups ? ACCRC 1501 Eastshore Highway Berkeley, CA 94710 510-528-4052 Fax us at 510-528-4053 Open 10-5 weekdays, 12-5 Saturdays Closed all major holidays The Alameda County Computer Resource Center is a program of the Computer and Technology Recycling Center Tax ID 68-0395504 Home Marin Computer Resource Center Drink hot stimulants from our chalice of propaganda, and more!