Recycling computers

[blankwire]

Anyone know about a service that will let me recycle old computers and monitors? I don't think there's anything local around where I live.

I know Dell (and Apple, HP, etc.) has a service that sends you a package, and lets you ship it back for free, but it doesn't include computer monitors.

 

[JJMan]

Call your garbage service. Many will pick up computers/tv's/etc... for free if you call and schedule it.

 

[kush]

I don't know about in NY, but you can't just throw out any electronics here in CA anymore. You're supposed to take them to 'approved' recycling centers. Not that it's stopped anyone yet - I still see people putting their computers out on the curb. Luckily here in Santa Monica, there's a separate recycling pickup detail, and they usually do take the stuff away (eventually - not supposed to though), or some suckers end up taking dead TVs themselves..Also, there's a city run recycling center nearby - I'm not sure your average private recycler would take dead TVs/etc.

Bottom line, along the lines of what JJman said, I'd suggest either calling your local trash hauler, or the city hall and see what they say about recycling options in your area.