In a world where environmental protection is becoming a major concern, it is fundamental to think about the recycling of materials. And one of the equipment that can be recycled is old PCs. For a good management of this electronic waste, it is fundamental to know how to recycle your old computers. This is what we are going to explain to you here.
What are the prerequisites to be made before throwing away or sending an old computer for recycling?
Before getting rid of your old computer, you must follow some very important preliminary steps. For example, the first step is to eliminate the risks associated with the hard drive and then reset it.
Eliminate hard drive risks
There are basically two steps to follow at this level. The first thing to do is to remove the hard drive from the computer. To get there, you just have to open its location at the computer level. Next, remove the hard drive from the worn computer and install it on another computer. This step is crucial for the cleansing of the data in it. To do this, always use appropriate software. Or, if you don’t want to go through this phase, you can proceed to its outright physical destruction.
Reset the computer
Instead of damaging your computer, you can opt for its reset or empty it completely. The reset is done in the following steps:
- Look in the lower right corner of the screen and click on “Reset this PC”;
- Click on “Start”;
- Click on “Delete All”;
- Choose “Delete files and format disk“;
- Click on “Reset”.
Where to drop off your old worn computer?
Used computer equipment is deposited at a collection point. It can also be done in a recycling center with garbage cans. We are talking about approved collection points such as shops, garbage dumps, solidarity networks. You can deposit all small electronic products such as:
- CDs, DVDs and VHS;
- The ink cartridge;
- The light of Christmas;
- The hard drive…
It is also possible to donate your old computer. There are certainly charities that are willing to take the old PCs. Or, you can have it removed by an ATM. You also have the possibility to sell it online on specialized sites.
The process of recycling an old computer
Recycling an old computer doesn’t mean the same as recycling paper, glass or metal. This is another form of recycling that only our professionals master the art.
Sorting of collected waste
It all starts with the collection of old computers that have been deposited at the collection points. Our experts also take care of battery recovery as well as cell phone recovery. After collecting the various electronic wastes, they proceed to sorting them.
The selection made consists first of dismantling the device and in a second time, separating the reusable parts from those that are non-reusable. After that, they still sort out non-reusable parts. Finally, they separate recyclable electronic components from non-recyclable electronic components.
Recycling old computers
As for reusable materials, we distribute them to charities, orphanages and others. We also use these computers as servers. This is possible thanks to free programs to turn PCs into servers. To increase the storage capacity of this equipment, we install additional hard drives . We are also changing batteries and other accessories to make the new hardware more efficient and able to meet needs. We are also responsible for valuing the various accessories that are not reusable, but recyclable.
The need to use the company Info Liquidation Recycle
Info Liquidation Recycle specializes in waste management and is based in Montreal. We have several professionals specialized in computer or electronic recycling of used computers. In addition to computer or electronic equipment, we recycle:
- Glasses;
- Newsprint and cardboard;
- Metal;
- Plastic;
- Clothes and old shoes.
At Info Liquidation Recycle, we provide our customers with an efficient and quality service and contribute greatly to protecting the Planet.
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