It is unbelievable how much electronic stuff we accumulate over the years. The recycle bin fills up pretty much every week. It is not always some kind of computer equipment either. I have seen televisions, microwaves, old gaming machines like a ps2 or a xbox. There are stereos, speakers, cell phones, cameras and more. These things usually are just broken and not worth much. It is so funny to see the other technicians hover around the recycle bin to see what was junked. I have seen occasions where a part was used in a new system build, which in my book is a no no. I have seen a plastic part used to repair a computer or laptop that someone brought in for repair. My feeling is that this recycled junk belongs to the people who own the recycle bin. I feel you are stealing from them and that in itself makes it wrong. If the customer gave it to you and said do with it what you want, then it is yours. But if the customer say recycle this or put it in the recycle bin it does not belong to the company where the recycle bin is located. Sorry just had to vent a little.
So anyways don't keep all that old electronic equipment like the old 486 computer taking up space in your garage. Go and have it recycled properly. Do not just leave it at the end of your driveway on pick up day. Dispose of it properly and protect your environment. Just think after you get rid of it properly your better half is happy and now you have room to fill up some new electronic junk, just kidding. Unfortunately we are living in a throw away society. Things are really not being designed to be repaired. It is more a repair by replacement society. That is why my advise is to teach everyone how to take care of your Desktop Computer, Laptop, Printer or whatever electronic component you have. So remember RECYCLE, RECYCLE and RECYCLE properly.
Thank You for reading.
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