Thread: Old Tools

Not sure if this is the right forum for this thread.

What is the best way to dispose of tools that may not be worth selling?

Example 1: I know of a couple of Bosch battery drills that are no longer being used as the batteries are at the end of their life. The drills have been replaced with a different brand. What should I do with the drills and batteries? Put batteries in battery recycling and the drills and chargers in general waste?

Example 2: I have a Bosch two speed electric drill, 3/8" keyed chuck, still in original box, which is over 25 years old. With the advent of battery drills, and my need for a 1/2" drill it no longer gets used and I can not see it being used again. What is the best way to dispose of it?

Example 3: I bought a well used, ex hire, Hilti hammer drill. It works well, two functions, (drill or hammer drill), one speed, chuck is becoming worn occasionally making insertion or removal of bits difficult. Has a short lead. I have replaced it with a new drill which has four functions, variable speed and reversible. I do not believe the Hilti would be worth selling as new tools that can do more can be bought for around $100. What would be the best way to dispose of this old, but good tool?