Recycling old computer equipment query

Jerry Feldman gaf at blu.org
Sat Nov 22 13:32:39 EST 2003


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On Sat, 22 Nov 2003 12:47:08 -0500
p.lussier at comcast.net wrote:

> 
> In a message dated: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 15:21:39 EST
> Kurth Bemis said:
> 
> >Thier at http://www.electronicycle.com/
> 
> Great find!!!!  Thanks for the link (I'm 10 minutes from them and 
> never knew it :)
> 
> >If I recall, things must be on pallets or in gaylords (those HUGE 
> >cardborad boxes) and I think that it's .25 per pound.
> 
> I don't think so, from their web site:
> 
>   Our dock is open for anyone with any size delivery. You are welcome
>   to stop by  with one old TV or computer. Many choose to ship us
>   small items by UPS or similar carriers. In either case, please
>   contact us first for a dock appointment or shipping instructions.
>   Thank you for recycling!
> 
> >Maybe this could be a community service project for the GNHLUG?
> 
> Not a bad idea!
We had a program at the BCS to do that. We primarily targeted teachers
because many teachers could not afford a decent computer 10 years ago.
One company provided free labor to rebuild the computers from the junk
some people dropped off. 
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