As I was driving around today I was thinking that it might be a good idea to share some of our best ideas on finding computers,servers etc. This might be considerable help to those interested.
I just set up an arrangement with a thrift that will give me all there electronic waste. There policy in the past has been to take only working computers etc. I now have them set up to take non-working computers and I will make a donation to the non-profit for each tower. It will take some time to get the word out but I have picked up a # of printers, cords, and other metal related items by just being there on a regular basis. I am going to try to also set up something on non-working appliances where we will go and pick up as they only want working appliances.
Other ideas I am trying to utilize are calling on computer techs. Just about every business of any size has some arrangement with a computer techinician. No telling how many computers I turned it to our tech person at the business I was in over the years and just told him to destroy the hard drive. My brother worked at a mfg. business that made thresholds and was there inside maintenance foreman and he told me when they changed out computers that they though a trailer load in the dumpster.
Another idea is just simply to walk in and call on businesses, independent and private schools, and larger churches.
It would also be interesting to find if there is an effective way to reach individuals directly. No telling how many computers are sitting in attics, garages, barns etc.
Final idea is to call on computer service firms directly to see what if any waste they generate.
What has been your best source and how did it come about? Any ideas you can share?
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