[LINK] 1.6m computers into landfill, 1.8 into storage

[Fred Pilcher]

On Sunday 12 November 2006 21:09, Adam Todd wrote:
> I have to be grateful that hanging onto a stack of SLA and car batteries
> the last four years I've finally been able to get rid of them free of
> charges.  Last weekend there was a Collex cleanup for chemicals.  Also got
> rid of an old tin of paint :)
>
> But once a year or so isn't really an affective solution.
>
> >If ever there was a case for funding something as a public good, this is
> > it.
>
> Well I think I reported once before on Link when I was trying to get rid of
> the Sealed Lead Acid batteries previously.  Calling the company that
> recycles them in Sydney they wanted to charge me $130 per battery
> irrespective of size.  (large SLA's are around $30 new small ones are about
> $5, and car batteries are from $30 to $90)
>
> They told me to "coat them in cement and put them in my general rubbish."
>
> I was horrified.
>
> Won't want to do that around Epping will you!

It's interesting. Here I can take my old car battery, my used engine oil (or 
cooking oil), my out-of-inspection gas cylinders and fire extinguishers to 
the recycling depot and dispose of them at no cost.

But computers are clearly another matter altogether.