Disposal of power supply

Weapongod30 · 12-22-2007, 02:18 PM

Hi, I have a dead power supply here (420w, btw) and I was wondering what the proper way to dispose of it was. I don't know if yoiu can just dump it in the normal trash or if it is better to use a recycling program or such. Thanks!

Tumbleweed36 · 12-22-2007, 02:48 PM

It is best if you have a recycling program to take it to them to dispose If you purchased a new one locally, then have the store dispose of it in their recycle process.

DO NOT just throw it away, because with the electronic parts in there, the supply contains some very harmful things for the environment unless properly disposed of.

Weapongod30 · 12-22-2007, 02:51 PM

Ok, thats what I thought. I'll try and locate a recycling facility or program. Thanks!

Tumbleweed36 · 12-22-2007, 03:03 PM

You are most welcome. Good luck on finding something close to you.

12-22-2007, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Weapongod30 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 45 OS: 95, ME, XP, Vista Basic, Linux (Multiple Distros), OS 6.0.7, OS 7.5.5, OS 8.6, OS 9.1, OS 10.4	Disposal of power supply Hi, I have a dead power supply here (420w, btw) and I was wondering what the proper way to dispose of it was. I don't know if yoiu can just dump it in the normal trash or if it is better to use a recycling program or such. Thanks!

12-22-2007, 02:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 14,162 OS: XP Professional	Re: Disposal of power supply It is best if you have a recycling program to take it to them to dispose If you purchased a new one locally, then have the store dispose of it in their recycle process. DO NOT just throw it away, because with the electronic parts in there, the supply contains some very harmful things for the environment unless properly disposed of. __________________ ----------

12-22-2007, 02:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Weapongod30 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 45 OS: 95, ME, XP, Vista Basic, Linux (Multiple Distros), OS 6.0.7, OS 7.5.5, OS 8.6, OS 9.1, OS 10.4	Re: Disposal of power supply Ok, thats what I thought. I'll try and locate a recycling facility or program. Thanks!

12-22-2007, 03:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 14,162 OS: XP Professional	Re: Disposal of power supply You are most welcome. Good luck on finding something close to you. __________________ ----------