Taxpayers don't. County doesn't. I'm guessing ARC (the charity that the County donates to) pays whoever does the "de-manufacture". Or maybe they sell plastic, glass and metal remnants for recycling?
It might take months of finding the right parties and awaiting any real response, but feel pretty confident that "the people" aren't paying for it.
Good question, though. I'd tell you if I knew. You know I'll be working on it next week, right?
