Some companies take-back their brand of computer or recycle your old computer of any brand when you purchase a new system with them. If your computer’s manufacturer is not on the list below, please visit the company’s website.
Apple
When you purchase a new Mac system, Apple recycles your old computer from any manufacturer for free. Opt into the program when you purchase the system from an Apple store or on their website. Apple stores also recycle old iPods and give customers a discount on their next purchase. For more information visit Apple's website.
Best Buy
Tech Trade-In: Visit
www.bestbuytradein.com to
trade in select gently used electronics for a Best Buy
gift card.
Customers will be able to drop off up to two devices per
day at any of the Minneapolis-based retailer´s 1,006
stores throughout the United States. They will accept most
consumer electronics, including televisions and monitors
up to 32 inches, desktop computers, notebooks,
videocassette recorders, DVD players and phones.
A
$10 recycling fee will apply to any unit with screens, such as
televisions and computers. Customers instantly will receive a $10
Best Buy gift card in exchange for the recycling fee. The fee does
not apply in California or for any of Best Buy´s exclusive-branded
products, such as Insignia, Dynex and VPR Matrix. Appliances are
not covered under the program.
Dell
When you purchase a new Dell product they recycle your old computer of any brand. Ask for the service at the time of purchase. Dell also provides free recycling of any Dell product and low cost recycling of any brand computer regardless if you purchase a new Dell. For more information visit Dells' website.
Gateway
You receive trade-in credit for your old computer from any manufacturer when you purchase a new Gateway computer. The amount of the trade-in credit depends on the value of your old system. For more information or to receive a no obligation estimate visit Gateway's website.
Hewlett-Packard
You receive credit towards the purchase of a new HP computer system when you trade-in your old system for HP to recycle. Register on their website to receive a quote and a pre-paid shipping label. After you purchase a new computer and they receive your old computer, HP sends you a check for the value of your old system. Businesses also receive cash or credit for new systems through the trade-in program. For more information visit HP's website.
IBM
Anyone is able to recycle their personal computer through IBM recycling service for $29.99 (including shipping). Customers buying a new IBM can pay for the service at the time of purchase. Register on their website or by calling 1-888-SHOP-IBM. For more information visit IBM's website.
Staples
Customers
can responsibly recycle any computer,
printer, monitor or peripheral items for $10 at Staples’ 1,500
U.S. store locations, without having to make a purchase.
http://www.staples.com/sbd/content/about/soul/recycling.html
Radio Shack
Customers can return working eligible products, such as MP3
players, wireless phones, game systems, global-positioning
satellite receivers, digital cameras and digital camcorders, to
stores and immediately receive a RadioShack gift card.
RadioShack´s online take-back program also accepts notebook
computers, high-definition televisions and computer monitors.
http://www.radioshack.com/home/index.jsp
Toshiba
When you purchase a new Toshiba you receive a trade-in credit for your old computer from any manufacturer. Follow the four steps on their website to receive the credit. For more information visit Toshiba's website.
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