[Tfug] burial?

Andrew Ayre andy at britishideas.com
Thu Jan 3 10:21:22 MST 2008


PCs are hazardous waste because of the materials used for the
electronics. I don't think they should be put into the general trash
cans destined for the landfill.

bpoag at comcast.net wrote:
> There are things called trash cans. Depending upon where you live, they will either be cylindrical and metallic, or squareish and formed from plastic.  Try those. That would be my suggestion.
> 
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>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: daniel galaska <galaskadaniel at yahoo.com>
>> hello all --
>>
>> i've got an old monitor and box that have both (rather unfortunately) died after 
>> living rather full and glorious lives.  i bought them as a set from papa dell -- 
>> a p4 with 512 rambus and a 17" lcd.  this was my first computer and it saw me 
>> through many times (and many moves).  i purchased the machine in 2001 and the 
>> combination ran debian linux like a charm until they ceased abruptly last 
>> semester (motherboard crash on the box; puff of smoke from the crt).  anyway, as 
>> spring cleaning is upon us, i guess it is time to part with it.  i am not quite 
>> sure of the best method of disposal for such a treasure.  of course, i want to 
>> be as friendly to the environment as possible.  anyone know of an appropriate 
>> solution?
>>
>> hope the new year has rung in well for all.
>>
>> -- daniel
>>
>> p.s.
>> is it wierd that i miss her?
>>
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