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Changing a School's Tech Disposal Policy?

Posted by timothy on from the good-luck-and-raid-the-dumpster dept.

An anonymous reader writes "I attend a state university where a new building has recently been put in, and a new budget put in place. They have decided to upgrade all the computer systems involved in the department, with a few slight exceptions. From my limited understanding, State policy is that we cannot just let things go, they have to be sent back to the state capital in order to take them off the books. Then they put them in the dumpster. I feel that this is a huge waste of useful machines (some are merely two years old), but I know not how to change this. Any suggestions, or does anyone know where Illinois dumps used tech?"

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  1. It's Called Google by iamhigh · · Score: 3, Funny

    This article http://www.txstate.edu/effective/UPPS/upps-05-01-02.html found in the first page when Googling "State of Texas Computer Disposal Procedure" will show that the AC truly does have a limited understanding of how things work.

    FP?

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    1. Re:It's Called Google by loafula · · Score: 5, Funny

      This article http://www.txstate.edu/effective/UPPS/upps-05-01-02.html found in the first page when Googling "State of Texas Computer Disposal Procedure" will show that the AC truly does have a limited understanding of how things work. FP? Maybe, but he has a phenomenal understanding of the difference between the state of Illinois and the state of Texas.
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    2. Re:It's Called Google by Moryath · · Score: 3, Funny

      Wow... who designed this system, a Vogon? All that's missing is forms filled out in triplicate before being buried in a pile of bugblatter beast droppings!

    3. Re:It's Called Google by gnick · · Score: 2, Funny

      I'm fairly certain that the system isn't functioning in complete accordance with the original intent of the procedure. Although, I haven't read the official policy - I've just observed the large metal containers full of computers and monitors as they sit out in the sun and age to perfection.

      But, maybe that is the official plan - I'd hate to pass judgment before all the facts are in.

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    4. Re:It's Called Google by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Since the Mormons.

  2. esle? by boxxertrumps · · Score: 1, Funny

    You need to sepll better.

    1. Re:esle? by sm62704 · · Score: 2, Funny

      He's cold, you sensitivein lysdexic!

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  3. Suggestions? by fahrbot-bot · · Score: 4, Funny
    I feel that this is a huge waste of useful machines (some are merely two years old), but I know not how to change this, any suggestions?

    Dark clothing + ski masks + pick-up truck @ 3am ...

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    1. Re:Suggestions? by qualidafial · · Score: 2, Funny

      In my neighborhood you can get free trash removal by putting up a sign stating "Free (or best offer)."

    2. Re:Suggestions? by nairb107 · · Score: 2, Funny

      In my neighborhood you can get even faster free trash removal by putting a sign up stating "$200 each (or best offer)"

  4. Why not... by imyy4u3 · · Score: 2, Funny

    sell them to the Air Force for use in their botnet?

  5. Re:Are you sure they're thrown away? by Falstius · · Score: 3, Funny

    Damn, could use one of those in my lab ... at the University of Michigan.