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How to Dispose of Old Computers in Metro Atlanta

Anyone looking to dispose of computers in the Atlanta area has numerous options to choose from. Metropolitan Atlanta is a 20-county area in northwest Georgia with Atlanta at its center. The metro area comprises numerous cities, towns and unincorporated areas, most with its own police, fire and sanitation department. Most municipalities will pick up unwanted computers with the weekly trash, although, you may need to call to request bulk pickups. And for more environmentally minded, there are recycling facilities throughout the area.

Instructions

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      Contact the City of Atlanta's Customer Call Center at 404-330-6333 to schedule a bulk pickup if you have a large number of computers.

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      Place the computers alongside your other household trash to be collected by city workers during weekly trash pickup. Place the computer inside your trash can if there is room.

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      Take the computers to one of the many recycling facilities in the Atlanta area or call to schedule a pickup, if available.