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Recycling The First World, in the Third

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the reality-check dept.

simoncito writes "Ever wondered where that old useless printer ended up? BBC has a photo report about chinese villagers building ramshackle systems out of used and discarded first world computer parts. The effects on their surroundings are drastic - I never knew hardware was so poisonous." Worth a look if you aren't desensitized to suffering. Anyone know the proper way to dispose of a monitor?

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  1. Dispose of it. by laserjet · · Score: 2, Redundant

    For those who ask silly questions like, "Does anyone know how to dispose of a monitor?"

    All you have to do is make a little effort. If you call your local trash people, they almost always have a way to handle waste computer stuff, waste oil, etc. Unless you live in a small town or something.

    It wasn't environmentally sound in anyway, but the last monitor I "disposed of" was several years ago. I took it out into the desert and blew it to pieces with a shotgun and a pistol. I hope the environment forgives me.

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  2. Re:Proper way to dispose of a monitor... by Pig+Hogger · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Harry! Wher'd'ya want the computer????

  3. proper disposal... by AxsDeny · · Score: 0, Redundant

    The proper way to dispose of an old monitor is to throw it off a building. Or not...

    Video (.mov)

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  4. monitor disposal by DonFinch · · Score: 0, Redundant

    44 magnum and sledgehammer is always fun...

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  5. Find a High Place by LaDanserie · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Admittedly, this is not an evironmentally friendly method of disposal, but it is extremely entertaining. And it keeps the waste here in the good ol' USA. Find a high, secluded place outside of town, and toss it off. Monitors and TV's break up real nice, and the resulting bang is great. Then drive away so you don't get caught.

  6. Re:Here's Info on IBM's Recycling Service by Pyrosz · · Score: 3, Redundant

    Or, Ship it to me! I only charge $20 and although I prefer working parts I will take just about anything related to electronics of some sort.

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