Opportunity to recycle old computers

[eridani]

As one of the largest Freecycle groups in the country, we can sometimes arrange a special benefit that's available only to FreecycleSeattle members. This is one of those times.

From now through the end of April, FreecycleSeattle members can recycle all computers (of *any* age or type) and some CRT monitors (those built after January 2000 and still working) for FREE at Interconnection. org, just north of Gasworks in Wallingford. Normally, Interconnection charges a handling fee of $5 for each computer and $10 for monitors; these fees will be WAIVED if you mention FreecycleSeattle. This is a great chance to get rid of that electronic flotsam and jetsam in your basement and garage in a way that's both responsible *and* free.

Along with your computer, you can also recycle scanners and miscellaneous electronics (cell phones, stereos, radios, etc) for free as well.

(READ THE FINE PRINT: non-working or pre-2000 monitors (look at the sticker on the back!) will still be charged the normal $10 handling fee; all laser or inkjet printers are still $5-10 depending on weight. Offer only good through April 30th and only during Interconnection's normal business hours - see below.)

Interconnection is one of the best examples of e-waste re-use/recycle that we know of. Volunteers disassemble the donated systems; usable components are reused or resold; all other parts are crushed, sorted, and properly recycled. Good folks.

yours in reuse,
David, Sherry, Dan, Jamey, and Carolyn
the Freecycleseattle moderator krewe

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INTERCONNECTION. ORG: DONATION HOURS & LOCATION
1PM to 6PM Monday to Friday except holidays; Saturday 10PM to 3PM. No appointment necessary during these hours.

InterConnection / 2222 N Pacific St / Seattle WA 98103
(just north of Gasworks Park in South Wallingford - minutes from Aurora or I-5)

MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH YOUR OLD COMPUTER

Help low income people and non profits get online by donating your old computer to the InterConnection Computer Reuse and Learning Center. The Center provides free computer skills classes and donates computers to anyone who completes the program.

All computers will accepted, working or not. Donators who mention FreeCycleSeattle do not have to pay a handling fee. Handling fees will still be charged for older (pre-2000) monitors and printers.

For a map and full donation details see:
http://computers. interconnection. org

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freecycleseattle/join

[JetCityLiberal]

1. Thank you for this

I believe I have a refurbish-able (is that a word?) computer I had no idea what to do with.

Great site, very informative and they look like they do very good things for the world.

[maxsolomon]

2. so, i have to be disposing of a nearly NEW monitor?

not as awesome as purported.

[MadMaddie]

3. Thanks for the information.

I have a lot of stuff that I can recycle.

Going this weekend!:hi:

[eridani]

4. An opportunity in Everett

http://www.streamkeeper.org/opportun/Ecycle.htm

[eridani]

5. Kick for useful info

[eridani]

6. And again n/t

[eridani]

7. Another good deal for the month of November 2007

As one of the largest Freecycle groups in the country, we can sometimes arrange a special benefit that's not available to the general public:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freecycleseattle/

From now through the end of November, FreecycleSeattle members can recycle all computers (of *any* age or type) and some CRT monitors (ones built after January 2000 and still working) - all for FREE at Interconnection. org, just north of Gasworks in Wallingford. Normally, Interconnection charges a handling fee of $5 for each computer and $10 for monitors; these fees will be _waived_ when you mention FreecycleSeattle .

This is a great chance to get rid of that electronic flotsam and jetsam in your basement and garage in a way that's both environmentally responsible *and* free. (If the company you work for has a back room full of dead and unused computers - and most do! - Interconnection can also arrange for free pickup.)

THE FINE PRINT: non-working or pre-year-2000 monitors (look at the sticker on the back!) will still be charged the normal $10 handling fee; laser or inkjet printers are still $5-10 depending on weight. Offer only good through November 30th, and only during Interconnection' s normal business hours - see below.

Interconnection is one of the best examples of e-waste re-use/recycle that we know of. Volunteers disassemble the donated systems; usable components are reused or resold; complete systems are re-assembled and shipped to developing countries; all other parts are crushed, sorted and properly recycled. Good folks.

- David, Sherry, Dan, Jamey, and Morris
the Freecycleseattle moderator krewe

------------ --------- -----

INTERCONNECTION. ORG: DONATION HOURS & LOCATION
1PM to 6PM Monday to Friday except holidays; Saturday 10PM to 3PM.
No appointment necessary during these hours.

InterConnection / 2222 N Pacific St / Seattle WA 98103
(just north of Gasworks Park in South Wallingford - minutes from
Aurora or I-5)

MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH YOUR OLD COMPUTER
Help low income people and non profits get online by donating your old computer to the InterConnection Computer Reuse and Learning Center. The Center provides free computer skills classes and donates computers to anyone who completes the program.

All computers will accepted, working or not. Donators who mention FreeCycleSeattle do not have to pay a handling fee for their computers (any age) or monitors (if built in the year 2000 or newer). Handling fees will still be charged for older (pre-2000) monitors and printers.

For a map and full donation details see:
http://computers.interconnection.org

[eridani]

8. Informational kick

:kick:

[eridani]

9. Informational kick n/t

[eridani]

10. Or, if you can't recycle them, Shoreline Transfer Station taking them for a fee

http://www.metrokc.gov/DNRP/swd/facilities/shoreline-transfer.asp?ID=346
Shoreline Transfer Station to Recycle Electronics

Effective June 1, the King County Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station will begin accepting electronic waste for recycling, such as televisions and computer monitors. The recycling fees are as follows:

• Television (19" and less), $15 each, max 3 per load
• Television (20" to 36"), $25 each, max 3 per load
• Television (over 36"), $35 each, max 3 per load
• VCR/DVD/CD players, $5 each, max 3 per load
• Fluorescent bulbs, $0.80 each, max 12 per load
• Fluorescent tubes, $0.80 each, max 12 per load

[eridani]

11. Informational kick n/t

[eridani]

12. Son of Informational Kick n/t

[eridani]

13. Return of Son of Informational Kick

:kick:

[eridani]

14. Still useful n/t

[eridani]

15. Kick n/t

[DebLT]

16. CRT Monitors

I believe Salvation Army stores will still take CRT monitors for recycling, free of charge. Funny thing, they won't take a keyboard.

[eridani]

17. Fresh 2010 kick n/t

[eridani]

18. Kick again n/t

[eridani]

19. Semi-annual information kick n/t

[eridani]

20. Yet another informational kick n/t