How have you "Killed" Things that are no longer of Value?

[SieurDeLaSalle]

Hi All;

I've just replaced my Router which has given me 3 years of excellent service and it dawned on me "How will I dispose of it"?

1) pour water on it
2) have an official "De-Commissioning" ceremony
3) Cremation

What would you do?

 

[dusty]

While some may call it prosaic or uninspired, I personally feel that smashing with a hammer is a classic and timeless way to dispose of unwanted electronics.

 

[RJman]

A friend of mine and I prized apart his old Mac laptop once he had replaced it. It was interesting.

 

[DNW]

How about giving it to your local Goodwill or other charities? I'm sure it can be put to good use.

Otherwise, keep it as a back up.

 

[nerdykarim]

Originally Posted by SieurDeLaSalle

2) have an official "De-Commissioning" ceremony

I'd choose #2. With a ribbon-cutting ceremony as well (for the new router). Invite the local press.

Then maybe something practical like DNW suggests.

 

[mbc]

I throw it away, and then I go make a sandwich.

 

[kakemono]

I usually pry it apart and look inside... then realize ive completely trashed it in the process and trash it.

 

[CTGuy]

I once smashed a US Senator's blackberry with a hammer after he was done with it.

 

[DNW]

Originally Posted by CTGuy

I once smashed a US Senator's blackberry with a hammer after he was done with it.

Secured disposition of US government property, caveman style.

 

[CTGuy]

Originally Posted by DarkNWorn

Secured disposition of US government property, caveman style.

Campaign property-- hence the destruction. Couldn't let it fall into enemy hands.

 

[DNW]

Originally Posted by CTGuy

Campaign property-- hence the destruction. Couldn't let it fall into enemy hands.

I would've used one of these:

 

[CTGuy]

Originally Posted by DarkNWorn

I would've used one of these:

Those are awesome.

 

[Edward Appleby]

I keep them in a closet and take them out when I go plinking every couple of months.

 

[LabelKing]

No, as I like to save everything. I even have old letters stacked up.

 

[sho'nuff]

i like to go to the top of a building and throw them overboard while filming it so i can post on youtube.