How to Dispose of Computer Parts

If you are like most people, you might have an old computer sitting around. If the computer is no longer workable, you may want to consider disposing of it. When disposing your old computer parts, remember there is a right and wrong way to dispose of these parts.

• Locate the nearest computer recycling center in your area. You can find a listing of the computer recycling centers in your area at the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

• Visit stores in your area that can dispose of computer parts for you. Some of the well-known stores that recycle computers parts are Office Depot, Office Max and Best Buy. Be sure to call in advance to make sure the stores do recycle computer parts in your area.

• Consider donating your old parts to schools, senior citizens groups or organizations that could use the parts to refurbish old computers.

• Donate your old computer parts to the Goodwill, consignment shops or thrift stores to help provide computers for young children or individuals who do not have access to a computer.

• Look in your yellow pages for the nearest recycling center in your area for electronic parts. Call them to make sure they take parts for computers. If they do not take these parts they may be able to tell you of other locations that will recycle the parts.

• Surf the Internet to find out about recycling centers in your area. Many companies often recycle computer parts such as monitors, keyboards, motherboards and other parts.