Recycling old computer parts and cables?

[Chambers]

I have a part collection of old computer/electronic devices that I need to get rid of. I would like to recycle them, but not sure about the best place to go? I've got several moving boxes full of cables, and stacks of old networking equipment. Looked at Best Buy for their e-cycle program, but it is more geared to a single item drop off. What has everyone else done?

[motoman]

What kind of networking equipment?

[John -- '02 HAWK]

What has everyone else done?

About 6-7 years ago I found a recycling place in Addison that I took my e-waste without any charge. At that time a lot of places wanted to charge the recycler, which makes no sense because they make money off of the waste

[LS1Goat]

Accepted at Best Buy stores*

Desktops
Laptops**
Netbooks**
All-in-One Computers
Tablets**
Modems/Routers/Hubs**
Hard Drives**
CD/DVD Drives**
Memory**
Sound/Video Cards**
Software
Printers/Scanners/Fax
Ink/Toner
Mice and Keyboards**
Webcams
Battery Backups (UPS)**
Laptop Batteries**
Computer Speakers
Cables and Connectors**
PC Game Controllers
*Limit three items per household per day.
**Also accepted in Best Buy Mobile stores
Not Accepted at Best Buy stores

*Use our haul-away or pickup programs for these items

[Chambers]

I've got some older Cisco routers - 1600 series, a couple of 3COM 16/24 port switches, older 24 port 10Mbps hubs. Just older crap. I think there is a 2611XM in the stack as well.

[GeorgeG.]

the 2611xm can still be sold on ebay...those make good lab routers

[motoman]

I've got some older Cisco routers - 1600 series, a couple of 3COM 16/24 port switches, older 24 port 10Mbps hubs. Just older crap. I think there is a 2611XM in the stack as well.

If you're interested in donating a couple of those older 1600 routers/switches, I'm interested in them for lab use if they still work.