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Computation is hosting a computer recycling event during Waste Reduction Week, Oct. 19 to 25.

Aside from the hazards that go along with burying electronics in landfills or shipping them overseas for disposal, approximately 1,000 litres of clean fresh water and 300 kg of the fossil fuel equivalent are consumed in the mining, manufacturing and distribution associated with a new computer.

During Waste Reduction Week, people are invited to drop off their unwanted computer equipment for free at Computation, 280 Jane Street, a few blocks north of Bloor Street West and just south of Annette Street.

Equipment can be dropped off from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.

All information on systems will be securely destroyed, and all equipment is diverted from landfill and processed locally. Call 416-629-5667 or visit www.computation.to for details.