I think it was the rise of mass electronic recycler/sellers here in Arizona that changed that, since I was told at one point that became a thing.
I would be all about those places, if it weren't a case of: They sell stuff, but usually in bulk, so if I wanted a computer, I'd be buying a pallet of 30 of them, instead of just one. The price may even be great, but I couldn't store 30 if I dreamed.
I did get a Mac Pro that way though, and I am quite happy with that purchase. They of course never have keyboards.
(I was hoping since they recycle from other business, besides my institution.)
I'm actually now looking around my city for recyclers like yours, I know that one exists, but they are trying their best to hide. I'm living in Sahuarita AZ now, so I can get up to Tucson more, which means more recyclers maybe!