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mattcullen · 2018-09-06 07:49:37

What’s the best way to recycle old laptops in poor condition? Do I need to smash the hard drive with a hammer before bringing it to the recycling centre?

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mattcullen

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What’s the best way to recycle old laptops in poor condition? Do I need to smash the hard drive with a hammer before bringing it to the recycling centre?

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#2 09-09-2018 9:05pm

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mattcullen wrote: »

What’s the best way to recycle old laptops in poor condition? Do I need to smash the hard drive with a hammer before bringing it to the recycling centre?

i wouldnt send it to the dump without running the dod file wipe first and the smash it with a hammer. they should take it for free as its waste electronics.

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#3 10-09-2018 8:57am

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