Where to scavenge/recycle computers

[boblothrope.livejournal.com]

Anyone know a place in the area where people can recycle and scavenge computers and parts?

I used to get parts from the computer recycling bin at the Cambridge DPW's Recycling Center, but recently they started enforcing their rule against taking anything from the electronics bins.

Comments

[thespian.livejournal.com]

april through october, the monthly swaps at MIT: http://w1mx.mit.edu/flea-at-mit

[ron_newman]

Why do they not want people to scavenge the bins?

[pjmorgan.livejournal.com]

I'm recycling 2 old laptops this week (from 2005-2007 time frame), though I'm not sure that there are any parts that would be desireable.

[turil.livejournal.com]

There are a few electronics recycling bins around MIT that are generally open and available to the public. There isn't usually much in them, but it's worth checking sometimes, if you're in the area. Or if you know anyone who's around MIT. There's been one on the fifth floor (I think, it's the top floor anyway) of the McGovern building (across Vassar Street from the Stata Center) near the stairs for a while, though I can't guarantee it's still there.

There're also bins in the mailrooms (http://web.mit.edu/workinggreen/reuse/recycle.html#elec), apparently, though I don't know if people are supposed to be taking stuff from them.

[astrajane.livejournal.com]

Have you seen this website (http://www.earthwormrecycling.org/electronics.html)? They might be willing to scrap you some parts.

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Also, it seems that old moniters/tv's may have CRTs - so they may contain trace amounts of lead, and it's considered hazardous waste. Maybe that's why there's no encouraged dumpster diving in various bins.

[icecreamempress.livejournal.com]

Have you tried posting on Freecycle saying that you're looking for parts?