My school occasionally gets OLDER computers from Social Security offices. I was wondering if anyone might know of other resources for donated computers to schools...
Any HELP is greatly appreciated.Here are some ideas, but yhou may already know.


1. Retail stores. Sometimes that give customers discounts for old computers that are not suitable for resale. The do so mostly as a entrancement for new buyers to take the leap.Contact Best Buy, Staples or other stores in your area.

2. Nonprofits that try to recycle stuff. The Salvation Army is one. Looks for others in your area. One source is the National Cristina Foundation. These want to get money, but might let you have their junk.

3. Silicon Valley Recycling Used Technology. MAYBE there is sxome kind of work like this where you live.

Or, start up your own group to entice people to give up their old stuff. Check out your local PTA, if you have not already.

http://www.ptotoday.com/pta-parent-involvement

EDIT: Here is a quote:
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There are many reasons to donate or recycle your used equipment:
75% of the fossil fuels and energy used by a computer are actually consumed during MANUFACTURING. Extending the computer's lifespan through reuse means more return on that initial environmental COST.
Every computer dumped into a landfill represents a missed opportunity to provide technology and tools to individuals and organizations across the digital divide.
.... Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Plug in to eCycling program, only 15 to 20 percent of computers and other electronic devices are being recycled in the United States