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37 °F Forecast | Road Cams Friday, November 26, 2004 Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics Tempo AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map SPECIAL SECTIONS Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Menu Guide How To Guide Wellness Connection Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Wedding Guide Passport to the Rogue Valley EXTRA Newspaper in Education Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People MARKETPLACE Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Classifieds Place an ad eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Network Affiliate Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend November 25, 2004 Since you asked Where old computers go to die Is there anywhere in the valley where we can take old computers and monitors? Schools don’t want them if they are more than a few years old. We’d be happy to GIVE them away to someone just for parts, just to get rid of them. — Barbara J., Central Point You voice a common problem in this speedy era of advancing technology, Barbara. Fortunately, there are a couple good options for computer recycling in the Rogue Valley. One of the most innovative is run by the nonprofit agency Computers 2 Kids of Talent. Run by Jodi and Jerry Yap, the program refurbishes old computers and gives them to students, seniors and others who might not otherwise join the information age. Particularly in need are Pentium 2, 233 megahertz or better I Macs, Jodi Yap notes. They can accept personal computers whether they’re working or not, but monitors must be in operable condition. Scanners and ink-jet printers are not accepted. The program use to be free, but the Yaps have been forced to charge $10 to offset the cost of recycling unused parts. For complete information, e-mail [email protected]. Or call 535- 2595. Another good choice is to take unused computers to American Appliance Recyclers in White City. For a small fee, they’ll strip your old PC and accessories into component parts, alleviating the growing problem of electronic waste in public landfills. Reach AAR at 826-2211. Send questions to "Since You Asked," Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by e-mail to [email protected] . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2004 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities