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==JHU's Electronics Recycling Service==
 
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JHU's page on general recycling services can be found at:  [https://jhfre.jhu.edu/facilities/custodial/#Recycling-Services https://jhfre.jhu.edu/facilities/custodial/#Recycling-Services]  The page also includes an FAQ about their recycling services.
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You can request recycling assistance from JHU here (you will need to be on a JHU network or VPN to access this page):  https://maximo.jhu.edu/ezrequest/workrequest/homewood/recycle
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JHU provides recycling services for electronics (computers, etc.)  You can read an FAQ about these services at:
 
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==Notes About Recycling Computers that have hard drives/SSDs==
 
==Notes About Recycling Computers that have hard drives/SSDs==

Revision as of 15:22, 22 September 2023

JHU's Electronics Recycling Service

JHU's page on general recycling services can be found at: https://jhfre.jhu.edu/facilities/custodial/#Recycling-Services The page also includes an FAQ about their recycling services.

You can request recycling assistance from JHU here (you will need to be on a JHU network or VPN to access this page): https://maximo.jhu.edu/ezrequest/workrequest/homewood/recycle


JHU provides recycling services for electronics (computers, etc.) You can read an FAQ about these services at:

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Notes About Recycling Computers that have hard drives/SSDs

When recycling a computer (or disposing of one), we highly recommend the following in regards to hard drives or SSDs.

  • Make sure you clear off your hard drive before you get rid of your computer. You might want to reformat it, but use some kind of tool that ensures your data will not be extractable from the hard drive.
  • You might want to remove the hard drive before you get rid of your computer. Of course, first format and erase the data any way you can. Then, plan to have your hard drive disposed of securely. You might want to degauss your hard drive and even have your hard drive shredded. The JHU Recycling group might be able to help you with that.
  • Or simply pull the hard drive off the computer and save the hard drive for long-term storage.