Most people don't throw away old electronics --they relocate them. The laptop goes from the desk to the closet, the closet to a storage bin, the bin to the garage, where it joins a growing collection ...

End-of-life computers are frequently exported out of developed countries to developing ones, and a significant portion end up being recycled through informal, or "backyard," operations. While official ...

Ready to give your old computer the heave-ho? Before you do, remember that computers often hold all kinds of personal and financial information that thieves could find valuable—passwords, account ...

Whether you repurpose it, rehome it, or recycle it, that dusty old computer in your closet may still be surprisingly valuable. Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural ...

Starting a computer recycling business typically involves conducting a market analysis, writing a business plan and advertising your services in your community. Using the resources provided by the ...

Disposing of outdated computing equipment is a costly proposition for companies--even if they manage to sell off some gear, a new study says. Released Monday by research company Gartner, the study ...

SALT LAKE CITY -- Along with old pairs of skis, your Uncle Milton's bowling ball and the framed pictures of fruit from your failed attempt at "art," you may also have some old computers and ...

Proper disposal of a computer is an important part of the computer’s lifecycle. Computers can create information security risks and contain hazardous materials that harm the environment if not ...

Bojan Paduh, founder and president of the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA), a Vancouver, British Columbia-based nonprofit focused on recycling and refurbishing obsolete electronics, has released ...

Disposing of outdated computing equipment is a costly proposition for companies--even if they manage to sell off some gear, a new study says. Released Monday by research company Gartner, the study ...