Proper Disposal of RAM?

[Carpathian]

Hey guys, recently had to replace the RAM in my desktop. My previous sticks had developed some errors and I was getting constant crashes. My question is how should I properly dispose of my old RAM sticks? I don't want to just toss them since I know they most likely contain some hazardous materials. Suggestions? Also, since i'm on the topic, I have an old, cracked up laptop screen (LCD I believe) and want to get rid of it as well. Any suggestions are very much welcomed.

Thanks!

 

[mcnumpty23]

depends what country you are in

but in the uk the council recycle scrap electronics

 

[Carpathian]

depends what country you are in

but in the uk the council recycle scrap electronics

Sorry, I should have been specific. I'm USA.

 

[mcnumpty23]

depends what country you are in

but in the uk the council recycle scrap electronics

Sorry, I should have been specific. I'm USA.

thats ok

sorry but have no idea if your local authority recycle scrap electronics in the usa

 

[kaptainkuftic]

Find your nearest recycling center and bring it to them, both the RAM and the monitor.

I work for a company that operates directly over a recycling center, they literally have pallets of old electronics like CRT monitors, cases, keyboards, etc.

 

[kaptainkuftic]

Also, thank you for being responsible with your electronic waste. Seriously. Not enough people recycle their electronics properly.

 

[number1guy]

depends what country you are in

but in the uk the council recycle scrap electronics

Sorry, I should have been specific. I'm USA.

Check your town's webpage for recycling options. They usually have instructions on where to bring them at the nearest recycling center, or a number to call for pickup.

 

[ko888]

Best Buy and Staples have in-store recycling of electronics.

 

[mcnumpty23]

Find your nearest recycling center and bring it to them, both the RAM and the monitor.

I work for a company that operates directly over a recycling center, they literally have pallets of old electronics like CRT monitors, cases, keyboards, etc.

are the recycling centers run by local authority? or private companies? in the usa

just curious for future reference

and yes i always dispose of old electronics properly--though if they still work i give them away to people who need them

 

[kaptainkuftic]

I think it's different from state to state now that I think of it, but in Pennsylvania, it's private.

 

[mcnumpty23]

I think it's different from state to state now that I think of it, but in Pennsylvania, it's private.

thanks

and makes sense since as far as i know states can set different local laws in the usa?

 

[Carpathian]

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. I'll head over to my local Best Buy tonight after work and if that doesn't work I'll look up some local recycling facilities. I always try to dispose of things properly when I can. There's enough waste already.

 

[kaptainkuftic]

I think it's different from state to state now that I think of it, but in Pennsylvania, it's private.

thanks

and makes sense since as far as i know states can set different local laws in the usa?

More or less, yeah. Haha. There's federal law, state law, and local law. It gets pretty stupid

 

[mcnumpty23]

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. I'll head over to my local Best Buy tonight after work and if that doesn't work I'll look up some local recycling facilities. I always try to dispose of things properly when I can. There's enough waste already.

you are welcome

and yes we certainly do need more recycling it only takes a bit of time and effort to do it

 

[mcnumpty23]

I think it's different from state to state now that I think of it, but in Pennsylvania, it's private.

thanks

and makes sense since as far as i know states can set different local laws in the usa?

More or less, yeah. Haha. There's federal law, state law, and local law. It gets pretty stupid

lol can see that could get very confusing if you cross from one state or county to another

 

[ko888]

Pennsylvania collection points or drop-off locations:

http://files.dep.state.pa.us/Waste/Recycling/RecyclingPortalFiles/Documents/CDRA_Manufacturer_Collection_Sites.pdf