How to recycle an old Mac
October 31, 2006
So you have just purchased a brand new Mac. Now comes the big question. What to do with your old Macintosh? If your lucky enough to have a fairly recent Mac that you are replacing (at least a G4 or better) you will have an easier time getting rid of it.
Keep it:
Check to see if anyone in your immediate family can benefit from getting your old Macintosh. Perhaps you have a child in college that could use your old computer. Or they may know someone that does.
Sell it online:
Try sites like Craigslist, eBay, or UsedMac.ca. If your Mac is a G4 or above you should have no problem selling it on one of these sites quite quickly. Just keep in mind that Macintosh prices have really dropped in recent years so you won’t get as much as you would expect for your used Macintosh. T.U.A.W has a great article with some tips on selling your used mac online.
If you have a computer the is a little bit older than a G3 your options are a little more limited. You can of course list it for sale on the sites listed above but chances are you won’t get much at all for it.
Give it away:
An easy way to dispose of a used computer that no one will buy is to try giving it away to someone for free. Try placing an ad on either Craigslist or UsedMac.ca under the free section and you will probably find a new owner willing to come pick up your Mac in no time. You might also want to try contacting your local school board to see if they accept computer donations.
Recycle it:
If you live in the US and purchased your new computer from either an Apple retail store or the Apple online store. Apple offers a recycling program that with the purchase any qualifying Apple computer or monitor you receive free recycling of your old computer and monitor — regardless of manufacturer.
Apple also offers a free iPod recycling program, conducted through Apple’s retail stores, offers environmentally friendly disposal and a 10% discount on the purchase of a new iPod. You can also drop off your Apple product batteries at any of our US retail locations for proper disposal.
Canadian Mac users with out a should consult their with their local Macintosh reseller for recycling information.
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