We frequently get questions from clients about recycling options for their old computers and computer parts. A lot of people don’t want to just throw something away if any part of it is useful to others. Some folks just don’t want to add to the landfill pile.

Regardless, the Tennessean has an excellent write-up today on some various computer recycling options for those living in Nashville and Middle Tennessee, and it’s definitely worth bookmarking for future reference.

They highlight that Dell, together with Metro Public Works, is hosting a computer recycling event this Saturday at the Nashville Dell Campus. From 10:00am to 4:00pm, Dell will take your old computers and, in return, will give you a free tree–a tiny sapling you can plant in your yard. Neat!

If you can’t make that event, there are a number of local organizations that recycle, resell, or refurbish old comptuers. Among the other options mentioned in the article:

Costco

Metro’s East Convenience Center

Born Again Technologies

Salvation Army

Goodwill

FreeCycle.com

Thrift Smart

Check out the entire article here. Special bonus: The article quotes Catherine Mahew of the Community Resrouce Center–who also happens to be a Keystone client. How’s that for tying things up with a nice little bow?