How to scrap an old computer

It' trash day and I know many people out there have old computer towers they are tired of tripping over, Its ok because you are so tired of tripping over that old clunker that "that piece is going to hit the curb tonight", right? STOP!...DON'T DO IT! RECONSIDER! It's not trash day It's cash day! Just because that dreded "blue screen of death" has popped up in your life doesn't mean that your computer needs to go to the bone yard! There are a lot of valuable parts in computers that can be removed and sold at your local scrap yard or online to make cash. All you need is a couple screw drivers and 10 minutes of your time!

DON'T BE A SIMPLETON!

To get the most value out of your old beater will require a little bit of work and a little bit of research. Sure, you can take your computer to the scrap yard and they will buy it from you, they will buy it from you for about 0.20-0.25 cent a pound! This is the simpleton method! You will basically be driving to the recycling center for 2 or 3 bucks and well...farts and giggles! DON'T BE THAT GUY!

THE MEAT AND POTATOES

Every piece that you remove from the computer is salvageable and can be recycled. You have to get to the get to the meat and potatoes to fatten that wallet. This table will tell you all the compents in the computer and how and where to sell them to maximize your dollar!

There are many ways to come across old computers to scrap/recycle. Every Wednesday night which is the night before my scheuled trash pick up day I get in my Bently (haha) and I drive around my neighborhood and the surrounding neighborhoods to look for these little treasures and I usually find and average of 3-4 computers. I am very concious of how many miles I drive and how much petro ole Bently consumes because i don't want to spend more than $ 5 dollars while i am out. I always try to keep the overhead low rarely do I use over a gallon of gas. Another upside is you never know what all you will find while you are out. Another great way to come across great almost free computers are at auctions. I almost always get computers for $1 or $2 at an auction. Craigslist is another great place to pick up cheap computers. I don't look for people selling old computers on craigslist because people ask to much for them, I usually place an wanted ad on craigslist for used computers and I get to dictate my own pricese that way. I have even bartered for old computers. Keep in mind you really have to hold some good judgment when dealing on craigslist there are mean people out there so just feel someone out before you meet up with them. If they don't sound like they are leget then I don't care how good the deal is I WONT MEET THEM! Just use good discretion. Ask friends and family to keep you in mind if they are throwing away an old computer...This is sometimes the best way. Scraping old computer will not make you rich but it is good side money...It got me a Bently! (That's the name I gave my car)