What to do with old AppleMacs ?

[Scoosh]

My first-ever computer was a Mac LC.

I then upgraded to a Mac LC 475, with a separate cd-ROM drive.

I still have both of them, with associated keyboards, printers and 1 monitor screen and AFAIK, they both still work OK.

We have just had (free ) loft insulation done, which necessitates a MAJOR clear-out and Mrs Scoosh is not sentimental, so wants them away.

Does anybody know if they can be recycled, given away ... anybody want them ?

If no replies by the week-end, I fear it is hard-drives smashed and to the 'Recycling Centre' aka the TIP. ... which does seem such a waste.

I've also posted this on GeeksChat.

 

[martint235]

I'd be tempted by the LC 475 (although I doubt SWMBO would agree), however I'm too far away to make shipping a realistic option.

I take it you don't want to flog them on Fleabay?

 

[Archie_tect]

One day they may be worth something from the rarity angle if everyone else throws theirs away! Or you could 'loan' them to a Museum of Technology in the meantime so that you still own them?

 

[Scoosh]

@martint235 - TBH, I cannae be bothered with fleabay - but I do do Gumtree ...

I'll have a look at the secondhand computer dealers on Google too - thanks @User13710

 

[Basil.B]

I still got an old blue and white Mac G3 underneath my desk.
Probably take it to the recycling centre, everything has a lifespan.
Even us unfortunately!

 

[annedonnelly]

AgeUK will take old PCs. They refurbish them and use them to help older people get online - http://www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/make-a-donation/recycle/donate-a-pc/ They probably won't take Macs but it might be worth giving your local shop a call.

 

[sheddy]

worth listing on Freecycle ?