what to do with an old computer

[bowhuntingw]

i've got an old computer that i need to get rid of. is there any place that will take them or should i just use it for target practice? i've deleted everything on it, but i'm concerned about some computer geek still being able to still get info off it.

[Tommyh]

Take the HDD out and use a hammer to it if you are concerned. the rest can go to salv army or goodwill.

[bowhuntntxn]

most cities have a program of disposal. there is usually a small fee associated with it. call you solid waste dept. and ask

[Mudslinger]

I read an article by a computer expert that the best and safest way to dispose of an old computer was to burn it.

[Encinal]

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[Bowwiz]

I pulled my old hardrive out and took a hammer to it.I give the rest of the PC to goodwill...

[scotty]

There are times that I want to do that to the one I am sitting in front of.

[Wayno]

We put a ziploc back of Tannerite inside one and shot it from about 100 yards. It blew pieces of the case over our head and about 30 yards behind us. Man how I wish I had the video camera going.

[cheez]

While not as fun as some of the other suggestions, Best Buy offers free computer recycling (or so the ad said).

[pcfixit]

I owned a mom and pop computer store for awhile, I always wanted to take old computers and do a low level format, reload the operating system and then donate it to a church to be given to family's with children that could not afford a new computers.