I was told years ago that there are places that you can take obsolete computers, and other electronics, in which you'd get paid a little bit so recycle the materials that its made from. I found a electronics recycling place near me on Google, but they said that they'll just take it from me free of charge because I'm a resident of Phoenix. If I wasn't they'd charge me a $20 disposal fee.
Are there any places today that would pay to take my old VCR, boombox, clock/radio/CD player, etc, or so I just give it up and give it to those who will take it off my hands for free? Yes, I know I could just throw it in the dumpster, but I'm a moderate environmentalist.