Where do old laptops go? I know you’ve been wondering too! Well, they can be turned into a number of things. You may have heard that there are organizations that take donations and then redistribute them to those in need. There’s also the option to recycle your laptop for parts or scrap metal as well as sell it on eBay or at a pawn shop. The possibilities are endless, so find out what works best for you with this blog post!
Below are the 6 methods in which old laptops can be re-purposed.
1. Sell your old laptop for cash
This method is by far the simplest. Simply post an ad on Craigslist, offer your old laptop on eBay, or take it to a pawnshop to see if they’ll buy it from you. It’s that easy!
2. Donate old laptops
Lots of charitable organizations will accept old laptops and other computer equipment as donations since there’s a very high need for old laptops at the moment. So if you have an old laptop that’s just been sitting around collecting dust, why not donate it?
3. Donate your old laptop to a non-profit organization
If your old laptop is still working, don’t throw it out! There are lots of old gadget recycling programs out there that will either refurbish old laptops or give them to people who can’t afford one. You can find your nearest old laptop recycling center on this website.
4. Give old laptops as gifts
Are you planning on getting rid of an old laptop? Why not give it away as a gift instead of just throwing it out! Your old laptops could be a great birthday, housewarming, or even a baby shower present.
5. Use old laptops for parts
If your old laptop is broken and can’t be used in its current state, why not dismantle it and sell the old laptop parts online? However, if you want to recycle old laptop parts rather than sell them for the money you can look into old laptop recycling programs.
6. Turn old laptops into a media station
Old laptops make great secondary television screens and can even be used as primary screens in small rooms such as bedrooms or kitchens – especially if you attach an old TV tuner card to your old laptop!
So there you have it, 6 ways to recycle old laptops. I hope you found this blog post helpful! Feel free to share it with your friends and family if you know someone who’s looking to re-purpose old laptops.
Happy recycling!
