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How bad is our e-waste problem when $500 of RAM is getting tossed? (www.windowscentral.com)

submitted 2 days ago by cm0002@europe.pub to c/zerowaste@slrpnk.net

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[–] morto@piefed.social 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If you plan to toss it away, why don't you just give it to someone?

[–] CameronDev@programming.dev 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Because giving it away isn't free. It takes time and effort and wading through bullshit. I have given a few away for free already, and the amount of time I wasted just kills the process. At least at $50 I'd be breaking even on time,.

[–] morto@piefed.social 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Can't you simply leave it in front of your house with a label written "free for taking" or something?

[–] CameronDev@programming.dev 2 points 1 day ago

May as well toss it directly if it's exposed to the weather. And it would likely get me in trouble with the council for dumping.