2mo ago

Common E-Waste that can be repurposed?

I'm in the process of setting up an e-waste bin in my community, but it is separate from the general e-trash bin. I want the sign on it to request specific things that can be useful and repurposed without an insane amount of effort.

I'm looking for additional ideas to put on the list. Here's what I have so far:

-SSDs and HDDs both internal and external

-Laptops, phones, computers

-WIFI cards

-RAM sticks

-Chargers that are still working

10 comments

I remember cartoons used to have a common trope character who would build gadgets out of old junk in their shed. Now that we're living in a world with plenty of e-waste, it feels this trope never materialised. Where are all the modded smartphones or homemade robots? Is the cost of modding/fixing something simply higher than the cost of buying a new product?