What should I do with my old PC and CRT monitor?

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The discussion centers on the disposal of an old PC and CRT monitor, emphasizing the importance of proper recycling due to environmental concerns. Participants recommend utilizing local electronic recycling centers, offering the items for free on platforms like Craigslist or FreeCycle, and caution against landfill disposal due to the lead content in CRTs. Additionally, creative suggestions include repurposing the PC as a Linux server or even bronzing it as a keepsake.

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Since building my new system, this is just sitting around, and I doubt I'll ever use them again.

Any ideas as far as disposal? The monitor works fine, but there isn't too much on the PC worth salvaging.

Just thow it in the garbage or what?
 
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I don't know where you live. In North America, a lot of larger cities have specific disposal/recycling centres dedicated to electronic devices.
 
Take it apart and poke capacitors :D:D
 
Offer it for free on craigs list, I got rid of several old things that way.
 
Or FreeCycle.
 
Find a recycling center around you. CRTs contain about 8 lbs of lead, and should not be tossed into landfills.

- Warren
 
Build a linux server.
 
Have it bronzed.
 

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