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Dell Launches Free PC Recycling

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the there-should-be-free-as-in-beer-recycling dept.

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."

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  1. Recycle... by MeatFlap3 · · Score: 2, Insightful
    It may be a better offer if you could include computers from any source, not just dell, right?

    -r

    1. Re:Recycle... by Timesprout · · Score: 2, Insightful

      Why should Dell pay to recycle their competitors products?

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    2. Re:Recycle... by Wooloomooloo · · Score: 1, Insightful

      It's up to the other PC manufactures to implement similar policies. Why should Dell worry about disposing other companies' equipment?

    3. Re:Recycle... by irc.goatse.cx+troll · · Score: 4, Insightful

      Because its downright silly to have 3 big trucks drive by to pick up 2 computers and a printer in the name of "envrionmental cleanliness"?
      If anything the big names should all pitch in and form a collaborative group.

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    4. Re:Recycle... by k3vlar · · Score: 2, Insightful

      If Dell recycles an old product from a competitor, then, theoretically, it's a space for them to fill with their own product.
      It's like those stupid car dealerships offering to make the last 3 payments on a competitor's lease, so they can get you into one of their cars faster.

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  2. Re:This is fantastic news. by NexFlamma · · Score: 5, Insightful

    "Given that computers use more metal than any other consumer product"

    You literally pulled this out of your ass, didn't you?

    For a while now, we've had these things called "automobiles". They are generally made up of metals of various sorts. They also weigh 1-2 tons a piece. Unless you're referring to all those consumer grade ENIACs you see everywhere, I'm not sure how you think computers consume the most metal of any consumer product.