What to do with old parts?

Since I do a lot of my own work on the 996 I've collected a number of used parts throughout the years. A starter, alternator, motor mounts, airbox assembly from my Cayenne, etc. A lot of these are pretty hefty parts and many could be used as cores. Since we're moving I'm in cleanup mode and I don't simply want to throw these in the trash. What do you guys usually do with used parts that need repair?

At some point, they're just trash. I know what you mean about cores, but these days they're cranking out so many of these parts they are drops in the bucket. I'll admit, the heavy metal parts I do collect up and then take the scrap yard, but you only get a few bucks for your trouble, I just do it because I feel bad about so much material waste and there happens to be a scrap yard right in town strangely.

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If it has any kind of life left in it, I sell it on eBay. I figure if I can net a few dollars after shipping and fees, it's worth my time and better for the world to put it in a box and let somebody else use it a bit, rather than putting it straight in the landfill. What's old and worn out to you might be just what somebody else desperately needs to keep their car running.

I leave them in my alley for the junkers to take away.

Stuff is a headache, I like to keep tidy. But its awful when you need something down the line and you sold it or threw it away. Theres is a fine line between being a hoarder and someone who carefully strategies unused stuff to keep around for years. I kept my old suspension, sway bars, airbox and factory shifter stuff. I sold my steering wheel, seats, a bunch of stuff really. The toughest ones were the seats. They take up the size of dresser in the storage are sorta hard to get and not worth anything. I ended up getting 300 bucks for almost mint seats. Porsche parts are expensive! If they were ford parts they would go in a dumpster no questions asked. If I was reasonably confident I would not completely lose my shirt when I sell my car I would get rid of all that junk.

My garage rule is one new part in and old part goes in the trash or recycle bin. I never let stuff build up in the garage.

I've wondered the same thing. I hate the idea of putting it in the trash for it to end up in a landfill for the next 10,000 years, but it piles up in my garage. Reading the above, I take it junk yards will take it off your hands so it stays in their yard for the next 10,000 years?

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The starter & alternator may be useful as a core to someone; although many vendors no longer want them. Alternators are often replaced when the only problem is the voltage regulator. Your post hear might alert someone in need that might be interested. There's been a recent flurry of posts concerning motor mount replacement, and one noting a very short lifespan. The typical option is either to install the OE type that has a fluid filled support, or a solid type which some say produces an uncomfortable feeling for street use. If mine fail again, I'd like to explore the idea of trying to to somehow inject urethane in place of the fluid. Re the airbox...no idea, ebay maybe.

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No, they melt it down with the rest of the scrap metal and it becomes a new piece of junk later on.

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I have a set of worn motor mounts if you want to get started.

Thanks everyone! I felt bad throwing such heavy metal objects into a landfill but I guess that's the reality. I'll take it all to the recycling center and at least see if they have a proper way of disposing.

I always regret getting rid of things because I inevitably need them later. Unfortunately, that makes me a parts pack rat. Any other pack rats out there that held onto a few of these that they would be willing to send my way? (they hold down the trim panel at the front of the frunk above the bumper)

Most garbage service in the US goes through a transfer station where its power separated to salvage metal... The guy that owns all most all of them is soon to be the richest american..