A few years ago there was a free computer recycling program at the Mall of
America that was so successful they had to close it early because of the
volume of equipment they received. I waited in line on 494 forever and was
turned away like everyone else, but I called around that afternoon and found
a place that took my truckload of computer equipment for free. If I recall
correctly that place was Resource Recovery Technologies in Rosemount. When I
called there today they told me that their price to recycle a computer and
monitor was $75 which is consistent with most of the other places I've
checked. Maybe I was lucky and got a deal or may RRT was involved with the
MOA recycling program and I didn't know it. In any case, I have a basement
full of ancient computers, monitors, printers, and network hardware that I
want to get rid of and I would have to take out a loan to recycle it all. I
know there are a few places in town that will refurbish old computers for
low income families but I'm talking 286/386/486 vintage. Why do I still have
all of these treasures? Good question. Time to let them go.

So, does anyone know of any place within the metro area that will take ANY
computer equipment for free?

Brian