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Dell Launches Free PC Recycling
digihome writes to mention the implementation of a free PC recycling service for all systems sold by the company. From the article: "The no-charge home pickup program was announced in June. Dell already offers similar programs in Europe and Canada. After enduring tough criticism over the years from environmental groups, tech companies have started offering more ways for consumers to properly dispose of computer gadgets and to conserve electricity while using computer gear. Among tech companies, environmental advocacy group Greenpeace has singled out Dell and mobile-phone maker Nokia for their ecologically conscientious policies."
Good point. And while they're at it, I have an old futon that the cat pissed on that I've been looking to dump, so maybe they can take that too.
"Computer for sale: PII 500MHz - doesn't boot. Buy it Now $25!"
Tell me you can't sell that.
This issue is a bit more complicated than you think.
Oooooh, gotta have that. No link to your auction!?
Oh well, what the hell...
"Yes officer, that computer was out on the street, just behind that shattered glass window..."
Slashdot gets worse every day... Pipedot: News for nerds, without the corporate slant
The only truly secure computer is one which is switched off and disconnected from the network. ... and smashed with a sledgehammer, to ensure that the computer is never turned on again. ... and set on fire, to the temperature of 600F, which should be sufficient to destroy the magnetic bits in the hard drive. ... and then nuke it from orbit, it's the only way to be sure.
"Can of worms? The can is open... the worms are everywhere."
in partnership with Sony. That's really the solution for E-waste, computers which self-destruct.
What shall we call this collaborative group that deals with old crappy computers? Ah, I got it, e-machines.