| From: Tim Tisdall <tisdall@gmail.com> | | I wish there was a computer landfill open to the | public... I'm sure people are throwing out just what I'm looking for. Amen to that. I went to Community Environment Day on Saturday. They are on most weekends during warm weather. <http://www.toronto.ca/311/knowledgebase/30/101000038830.html> <http://www1.toronto.ca/City%20Of%20Toronto/Solid%20Waste%20Management%20Services/1.%20Overview/1.2.%20Community%20Environment%20Days/ced16_schedule-bring_may5-16.pdf> They welcome ewaste but it ends up at a commercial recycler. I'm pretty sure it just gets selectively melted down. If you see a computer that you'd like, intercept the donor BEFORE they get to the stand. If it hits the table or a staffer's hand, it is gone. I have rescued a small number of computers over the years. This year I only donated. I talked to the senior City staffer there about actual re-use or repair but there are some problems: - a contract with the recycling firm. Planning would have to start now for next year since contracts are awarded annually. - no electricity for testing - no staffing (I could imagine volunteering but a year's commitment is a bit much) - (unstated but likely serious) liability issues Notice on the second link they say: Donate other items for reuse: Eye-glasses, walking aids, hearing aids, etc. They would NOT accept a walker I brought due to liability issues.