Don’t toss that old computer

Electronics don’t belong in landfill

By BILL MEDLEY Courier & Press staff
writer 464-7519 or medleyb@courierpress.com
August 22, 2005

That new computer and sleek monitor might look
nice and clean right out of the box. They’re nothing like that dull, old,
slow system swept aside to the floor.

But before tossing that dying computer, there are a few things to think
about, experts say. It’s important to remove any sensitive data from an
old hard drive before donating it or tossing it out.

And people taking their old electronics out to the Dumpster might want
to consider the impact discarded monitors and circuit boards have on the
environment.
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