Technotrash

I’ve collected quite a bit of computer trash aka technotrash the past few years. Old CD, DVD, computers, printers, cell phones and more. It’s amazing how much stuff I have sitting unused in my basement.

I scheduled some time this morning to search for ways to recycle or donate all of this used equipment. Selling most of these items would be a time consuming effort, so I thought there had to be someone out there that could use it.

Enter the National Cristina Foundation!

“National Cristina Foundation (NCF) provides computer technology and solutions to give people with disabilities, students at risk and economically disadvantaged persons the opportunity, through training, to lead more independent and productive lives.”

Check the requirements for donating used PC or Mac computers before you fill out the dontation form.

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Greendisk is a service that will pick up discarded electronic devices and materials such as cell phones, computers televisions, printers, inkjet & toner cartridges cartridges and recharagable batteries.

Greendisk offers three services:

The first service is Techotrash Pack-IT which is perfect for a small number of items. For $6.95 you get a container that will hold up to 20Lbs worth of items that you can ship to Greendisk for recycling.

The second service is a GreenDisk Technotrash Can that is perfect for a corporate office setting. Thr trashcan will hold up to 70lbs of technotrash and costs $39.95.

The third service is a safe and secure computer component recycling process. The process is somehwat involved but worth the effort if you can’t find a local company offering a similar service. Prices depend on what you need to send, check the Greendisk site for updated price lists.