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companies that collect their laptops from laid off => where do these laptops go? how they recycle them?
by slt2021 2y ago
companies that collect their laptops from laid off => where do these laptops go? how they recycle them?
- viraptor 2y agoIt's a huge "depends". Different areas have different recycling opportunities. Some hardware providers have their own buyback/replacement programs. Also some companies may want to reimage and reuse the returned hardware. Finally you want some stock of temporary laptops available for people who are waiting for repairs so some functioning used ones are great for that.
- sgerenser 2y agoYeah at the BigCorps I was at, old laptops (as long as they weren’t more than 3-4 years old) were usually reimaged and kept on hand as spares or for interns, etc. But I imagine after a large layoff they ended up with way more than they’d ever actually need.
- rs186 2y agoRedistributing them to new employees/interns is very common, especially if the laptop is only 1-2 years old.