Computers and Technology

Computer recycling is pretty much mandatory these days. Most trash pickup will not take computers, so it is up to you to dispose of them. Computer recycling allows the computer to be reused or for it to be broken down so the parts can be used again. By recycling your old computer you are helping to keep old computers from becoming an eye sore in the landfills.

Why Computers Aren't Trash

Computers contain many hazardous materials which should not be put into a landfill. These materials are the reason why this is preferred over computer disposal. Besides this, computers can be reused in many different ways - in whole or in parts. The benefits of computer recycling far outweigh the need to trash them.

Computer Recycling

This can take many forms. Usually a computer is either recycled for parts and materials or reused.

If you own a computer than you know they become outdated. You either have to update or get a new one. In many cases it is just much more cost efficient to get a new computer rather than update it. However, you may be able to find someone who will take your old computer for you. They will in turn update it and resell it. You may also find that you can donate your old computer. If it still works fine you might be able to give it to charity or even donate it to a local school.

When a computer is actually recycled for parts it is taken apart piece by piece. The plastics, metals and other materials are separated and then processed in their own way. The circuit board may be rewired and updated and put into another computer. Eventually the pieces may from another computer or they could be used for something else.

As you can see, a computer that is recycled can become many things or go on to be an even better computer. What is your junk may be another persons gold. If you trashed it then all it would do is sit in a landfill for years and years and be of no use to anyone.

Recycling your old computer is far better than sending it out with the trash. Even if there are not laws against trashing computers where you live, it is still a good idea to recycle instead. You will be helping in the whole process of recycling.