Computer Components Recycling
Floppy disks, ink cartridges, CDs, cords, computer speakers and keyboards are accessories used only with computers. These items also should be properly handled to avoid excess e-waste. Some of these items contain materials that could easily be reused or recaptured. For example, computer cords and speakers are fairly standardized, meaning they can be used for a variety of computer models and makes. Other items cannot be easily transferred for reuse, like ink cartridges, but they can be refilled or recycled. Floppy disks and CDs are also unique in that some can be used over and over, but some have a one-time use (software and CD-Rs).
As of June 17th 2011 we have upgraded our comment system to use Facebook comments. The below comments are closed and are listed for historical purposes.
Barry Martz
posted on September 26th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Where can I recycle 5 1/4 inch and 3 1/2 floppy disks? Where can I recycle old PC software where the software is stored on 5 1/4 inch and 3 1/2 floppy disks? I can no longer use or want to use this type of media.
Christina
posted on January 2nd, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Greendisk takes lots of stuff, including computer disks and recycles all of it. There’s a small fee, but they erase everything for you.
CARMELA LEGNINI
posted on November 24th, 2010 at 2:07 am
I have 29 Mac computer diskettes which came with the computer when I purchased it in 1990. Included are the Mac set up disks, plus various software which came with it. Can I recycle these or dispose of them responsibly and how can I do that? I hate just tossing them in the trash. Thank you.
MartyG
posted on December 13th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
Where do I recycle floppy disc