Question About Dead Computers

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• Submitted by Nan Stefanik on April 21, 2013 at 1:40 pm

  Video conversion

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• Submitted by Andie on April 21, 2013 at 3:58 pm

  dead computers

  The only option I am aware of for computers you want to get rid of is to bring them to Windham Solid Waste Management District (or, as I incorrectly, but steadfastly call it – with affection – “the dump”) for them to do whatever it is they do with them. They DO NOT go into the waste bin. Here is the information from their website, copied and pasted.

  The following electronic items are banned from disposal:
  Answering Machines
  Computers (CPU’s, monitors, peripherals)
  CRT containing devices
  Digital Converter boxes
  DVD players
  E-device power cords and chargers
  Electronic Game Consoles (xbox, playstations, gameboys, etc.)
  Fax Machines
  PDA’s, MP3’s (& other personal e-devices)
  Printers
  Stereo Equipment
  Telephones
  Televisions
  Wireless Phones
  VCR’s
  The number of obsolete computers, cell phones, and televisions is quickly growing. In the US alone, 60 million computers will be deemed “obsolete” by their original owners within this year and next. The sheer volume plus the fact that these devices contain toxic materials (i.e. lead, mercury, and chromium), makes landfill disposal or incineration a careless solid waste management practice. Recycling is the way to go.
  The state of VT has banned certain e-waste from municipal solid waste disposal because landfills and incinerators are not designed to properly manage heavy metals. In addition, e-waste contain precious metals (i.e. gold). These metals should be recovered and recycled, not wasted.
  To support electronic waste recycling, the state of VT is subsidizing the disposal of a few banned electronic items:
  Computer Systems (CPU’s, monitors, printers, and peripherals – mouse, keyboard, speakers, scanner, external hard drives)
  CRT containing devices
  Televisions
  E-device power cords and chargers
  The subsidized program is for residents, charities, non-profits, school districts, and small businesses with less than 10 employees only.
  All items must be brought to a VT certified e-waste collection site. The certified collection sites in Windham County are: Dover Transfer Station, Jamaica Transfer Station, Winhall Transfer Station, and WSWMD Convenience Center on Old Ferry Rd. in Brattleboro. VT residents can bring their e-waste to any certified collection site. vtewaste.org has a complete list.
  In addition, Windham Solid Waste Management District is accepting telephones (including cell phones) for free.
  The following electronic items have a $5.00 disposal fee at the WSWMD:
  Answering Machines
  Digital Converter boxes
  DVD players
  Electronic Game Consoles (xbox, playstations, gameboys, etc.)
  Fax Machines
  PDA’s, MP3’s (& other personal e-devices)
  Stereo Equipment
  VCR’s

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• Submitted by babalu on April 22, 2013 at 4:41 am

  Vermont E-Waste program

  There is a state program for E-waste and its free. Here: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/e-waste/

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• Submitted by Zippy on April 22, 2013 at 4:42 am

  Thanks, All. Very helpful.

  Thanks, All. Very helpful. I knew I could find it here!

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