How do you get rid of ....

[OldSchoolFunk]

Man, I just took a peak in my storage room. Its full to MAXXX.... I need to get rid of some of the sutff but I dont know how. I have like 3-4 old computer(I have taken pretty much any thing thats useful out of it, so selling them is probably not an option), old scanner that runs on SCSI adapter, busted printers,external Omega disk,old 15" CRT monitor.....and whole alot of junk
they are filling up the very limited space i have at home....


Curious how do you guys get rid of items like this?

 

[chiefwiggum]

There should be some local companies who specialize in "E-cycling". They'll take your old computer/electronic stuff off you, and salvage parts, recondition and re-sell, or recycle them.

Call your local computer store, they'll know how to get a hold of someone.

For the love of Allah, DON"T just take them to the dump!

 

[OldSchoolFunk]

There should be some local companies who specialize in "E-cycling". They'll take your old computer/electronic stuff off you, and salvage parts, recondition and re-sell, or recycle them.

Thats exactly the kind of service that I am looking for, do they charge you anything and are they willing to do a pick up?

 

[tom25]

1 800 Got-Junk

Basically you pay them a fee, I think it may vary depending on the size of the load, and they come and take it all away. They say they try to recycle anything that's reusable. Who know whether they do, but its a pretty inexpensive way to clear stuff out.

Tom

 

[OldSchoolFunk]

1 800 Got-Junk

Basically you pay them a fee, I think it may vary depending on the size of the load, and they come and take it all away. They say they try to recycle anything that's reusable. Who know whether they do, but its a pretty inexpensive way to clear stuff out.

Tom

minimum charge is 100 cubic feet...@@ I do have alot of junk but not that many. Some of the stuff actually still works, like a external 24X/12 cd burner,
I was hoping that I can donate them somewhere ...I dont need them, cant really sell them for much $, so i figure giving them away to ppl who needs them is the best bet

 

[Jodie]

Computers for Schools

Recycling Computer Equipment in Vancouver

 

[LonelyGhost]

Thats exactly the kind of service that I am looking for, do they charge you anything and are they willing to do a pick up?

it depends on who you call ... most will pick up but don't expect fast service ... a lot are run by volunteers who may quote you anything from 'this week' to a month or more.

 

[hitrack]

Man, I just took a peak in my storage room. Its full to MAXXX.... I need to get rid of some of the sutff but I dont know how. I have like 3-4 old computer(I have taken pretty much any thing thats useful out of it, so selling them is probably not an option), old scanner that runs on SCSI adapter, busted printers,external Omega disk,old 15" CRT monitor.....and whole alot of junk
they are filling up the very limited space i have at home....


Curious how do you guys get rid of items like this?

Cals Computer on Grandview Hwy. deals with used parts aswell as new. You can just take your old computer stuff there. Some of it they may buy...for pennies but what I'm gettin at is they have a "free bench" you can leave old computer stuff on. People who have shit all "scroungers" or just like to tinker with old shit will happily scoop up your old shit.

Cals

 

[OldSchoolFunk]

Check out ebay.....I've sold all sorts of weird old computer shit online....people see value in the strangest stuff

I know but for a traditional 17" CRT monitor, the shipping is gonna cost more than it worth Some of my shit doesnt even work... got a couple busted printer too

 

[julia]

why not donate?

Not sure what you like to do with them.. but there are always groups, non profit who would love to get donations like that, and will write you a tax reciept for the current retail value.. Sheriff King, Aventa, or any group home, dayhome... Just a thought *s*

Julia

 

[OldSchoolFunk]

Not sure what you like to do with them.. but there are always groups, non profit who would love to get donations like that, and will write you a tax reciept for the current retail value.. Sheriff King, Aventa, or any group home, dayhome... Just a thought *s*

Julia

i actually looked up those groups, as far as i know, they only accept complete system, one that works too. Most of what I have are bits and pieces, some work and some dont. I think i am just gonna call 1-800-got-junk.

Man, its funny when I poon, i can spend 6-7 browns for a few hours of fun, yet I definately spend more than 4 hours just trying to find a way to save myself 50 dollars for the cost of getting rid those junk.

 

[Jodie]

i actually looked up those groups, as far as i know, they only accept complete system, one that works too. Most of what I have are bits and pieces, some work and some dont. I think i am just gonna call 1-800-got-junk.

Check out the second link that I posted above (Recycling Computer Equipment in Vancouver).

Other than "Computers for Schools," all of the listed organizations accept all computer equipment.

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Electronics Recycling Canada
Accept all computer equipment;
Rates: $2/monitor, all other equipment free (residential)
Commercial loads - charges apply, need to call ahead
12187 Industrial Rd Surrey
604-582-8087
http://www.electronics-recycling.com/canada/acceptable_list.asp


Genesis Recycling
Accept all computer equipment
#2, 8145 - 130th Street Surrey
604-594-9989 ext. 234 or 236


Monitor King
Accepts computer and electronic equipment
#103 - 11500 Bridgeport Road Richmond
604-270-2677
www.monitorking.com


PC Galore (Kitsilano)
Accept all computer equipment
2744 West 4th Ave, Vancouver
604-732-7816