Computer Recycling

I loaded my truck with lots of 1970’s electronics: 2 tv sets with integrated vcr, a record turntable, cd players, amplifiers, a vacuum cleaner, a microwave, phone answering machine and a few other items I could not identify but had cords to plug into a 110 outlet.
So what’s good about «Computer Recycling»? I pulled up, dropped the tailgate, a guy comes out and starts taking all the crappy electronics out and stacking it with other junk people delivered. I helped — but this guy unloaded the microwave which was heavy.
I then got back into my truck and drove off. What could be nicer than that?! Free disposal of all this old nasty electronic crap.
If you are a landlord or your brother-​in-​law moves out of your house, you will love this place! I can’t tell you how exhilarating it was to drive off and leave all of that stuff. No papers to sign, no cranky old guy to say, «I don’t know… that looks like nasty stuff.» Just drive up, dump it and leave. Who knows? Maybe you can get rid of your brother-​in-​law too! They may have a job for him sorting all the stuff out. He could probably handle it with some supervision.

I go here because I can usually find used computer parts at reasonable prices. It’s the staff I don’t understand. Are they volunteer? Every time I go, there’s more than a handful of people behind the counter, every one of them standing around, chatting. The last time I waited patiently as the only guy not hiding behind the partition was picking at a muffin. After more than 5 minutes, he made eye contact, and asked if I needed help. I asked him for the part I was looking for, which got half of them moving around looking for my request. They found the part, but it seems as if none of them want to deal with the customers.

I dropped off my computer a week and a few days ago to get it cleaned up…,
Jonathon was the only staff member who was polite…
Nancy was extrely rude and unhelpful… And another man attempted to attack me personally…
I had one lady call me last week for a pass code… and them Saturday a man called me
2 times to ask for the pass code… Although I couldn’t return the call because I was at work…
I went into the store yesterday 3 times patiently asking if my computer was done…
Jonathon was polite and nicely they were trying… I thought I would call this morning before heading to SF… For work…
Conversation: good morning is my computer ready… I don’t know… I’ll have Jonathan
Call you when he gets In…,. It’s ok ill just call back before I go to the city…
Second call hi is Jonathon in… NO,…
Pause…man gets on the phone… doesn’t let me speak… yells at me… Them I said… I’ll just come get my computer…
Why is it that even if your contributing to the community… you think you can treat people any way you want.,. AND GET AWAY WITH IT…,
When I go to get my computer … I will take someone with me…,
And never refer anyone her again…

You would never expect it, but this place has the most qualified computer repair people in Santa Rosa. One man, Richard, was a senior engineer at a major automobile company. He also flew the SR-​71 spy plane way back when. Lynn runs the place and they are very helpful, often helping sort out problems and not even charging for their advice. They has lots of refurbished computers, monitors, etc., for sale and all usually at good prices with warranties. Lots of used components available and they have a sale on Saturday afternoons.