Hi friends! I'm back with another Works for Me Wednesday post. This time it's all about recycling computers.
You may have electronics sitting around that are no longer functional. They could be computers that run so slow as to be worthless or phones/iPads that are past their prime. In the past, I have taken items to Best Buy for their trade in program. You can click here for more info. The website lets you see how much they will give you for the item so that you can decide if that is the best option. They pay you with a Best Buy gift card.
Unfortunately, if an electronic is WAY past its prime, they will not offer a trade in value. But I just discovered what they will do to help you out.
As I was decluttering for our move, I wanted to get rid of two old laptops. They were so slow! I had deleted all the files and pictures, but they still contained our log in info as well as Chrome info. We could not make the laptops run well enough to get in to remove this stuff and sign out as a user. Frustrating!
When I called Best Buy to ask about recycling the computers, I found out that they will remove the hard drive for you. Then they give you the hard drive so that you can destroy however you like. They recycle the rest of the computer components.
Perfect! I have gotten rid of some dinosaur computers without compromising any data that might be on the hard drive. And it took all of 10 minutes for them to remove the hard drives and give to me for destruction. That works for me!
What do you do with old electronics?
That is very smart. Zachary has some old computers just sitting in his room because sometimes he likes to mess with them!
ReplyDeleteGoodwill takes any old electronics, working or non-working.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I just didn't want any info on the hard drive going to someone else.
DeleteI've always used Best Buy also but did not know they would remove the hard drive. I have two laptops to get rid of so I'll be making a trip this weekend. Thanks for the great info!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised they would do this for free and that I didn't need an appointment!
DeleteGood to know. Old electronics and cords take up space in my house and I need to de-clutter. I may have missed the news of your move. Will y'all stay in the Houston area?
ReplyDeleteYes, we will stay in this area. Just moving to a slightly smaller one story house. I posted about it on Tuesday.
DeleteTanya, Was over on the Anthropologie website & saw a Paris embroidery diy kit & I thought of you. They have others too. We have e-recycling in town and they dispose of the old computers, phones etc in a safe way. m in hi
ReplyDeleteThank you - I'm going to check it out!
DeleteWe have recycled many old electronics at Best Buy! I also heard on the radio this morning that Staples is starting an electronics recycling program, too!
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