How to dispose of a fax machine

[lowell holmes]

I have a Sharp UX-510 fax machine that I would like to get rid of.
Any suggestions how to do it?

[Gary Ragatz]

If it's still in working order, you might try Freecycle: https://www.freecycle.org/ . A friend of mine uses it often - it seems there's always somebody​ out there who has a use for what you don't.

If it doesn't work, or you don't want to mess with Freecycle, Best Buy will recycle computer/electronics devices at their stores. Most stuff they will take for free, but there's a small charge for some things (e.g., TVs and monitors).

[Jim Becker]

Many local jurisdictions offer "eRecyle" days where you can drop off various kinds of electronics including computers, printers, monitors, fax machines, etc.

[Stan Calow]

those e-recycle events are often scheduled on or around Earth Day which is coming up soon.

[Jim Koepke]

Our local waste handling service is usually pretty good about being able to direct people to where many items can be taken for disposal.

It is a good idea to call to whom ever they refer you. They referred us to one of the local hardware stores for recycling fluorescent lamps. Turns out there is a daily limit of ten per household unless previous arrangements are made.

jtk

[Bryan Lisowski]

Take it out to an open field and go Office Space on it!!

[Malcolm Schweizer]

Haha... Bryan beat me to it, but here's a link for those that don't get it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9wsjroVlu8

[Jim Becker]

Office supply stores like Staples often take computer product recycling...you can ask them if a fax machine also qualifies.

[Myk Rian]

Freecycle.org as Gary said.
Yahoo groups also have a Freecycle page.