Quick Question

[Kevin S.]

Are printers and scanners hazardous waste? Our lexmark printer/scanner sucks
and we just want to throw it away. So whats the easiest and best way to get
rid of it?

Thanks for the help
Kevin

 

[Don Phillipson]

Are printers and scanners hazardous waste? Our lexmark printer/scanner sucks
and we just want to throw it away. So whats the easiest and best way to get
rid of it?

Donate it to a charitable agency that
rebuilds PCs for the underprivileged.

 

[CWatters]

Are printers and scanners hazardous waste? Our lexmark printer/scanner sucks
and we just want to throw it away. So whats the easiest and best way to get
rid of it?

A lot of old electronic kit contains lead solder (not to mention all that
plastic) so it's best if it doesn't go into land fill. Many landfill sites
(in the UK at least) have a collection point where you can drop off
semi-hazardous items or stuff that can be recycled. You might also consider
calling a local school - perhaps a hard up pupil might want it or want it
just for a scanner?

 

[Marek Williams]

Are printers and scanners hazardous waste? Our lexmark printer/scanner sucks
and we just want to throw it away. So whats the easiest and best way to get
rid of it?

Put it on eBay at a starting price of $1, plus buyer pays for
shipping. If it sells, you can ship it out of town so at least it
won't end up in your local landfill.

If that doesn't work, drop it off at a Goodwill or Salvation Army
station. Or maybe there are places that recycle used computer stuff
for low income people.