How can I erase my HD when I don't have the OSX Install Disc?

Hi --
I have an old eMac (yes, it's 20011 and I have an eMac) that I'm shipping away to be recycled. I want to erase the hard drive but don't have any of the original install discs. I've tried the disk utility option, but it greys out the selection menus so I can't select a drive to erase, and it also greys out the erase button, so it appears I'm unable to do it that way.
Any ideas?
Thanks!

Hi,
You may want to try a web search for a program called DBAN. Look for an earlier version for PowerPC. The download (an iso file) will allow you to burn a bootable disc.
Jan

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