What to do with an old non functioning mac

I have a 2007 iMac that won't start, tried everything.  Am happy to trash it (which seems a shame) but how do I get everything off it first if I can't start it?  Do I remove the hard drive and pound it with a hammer??

If your serious about trashing it and only want the HD out, you can follow the instructions on the link below. Once the hard drive is out, you'll need and external case to connect to another (replacement) computer to access the data.
I believe you have the iMac7,1, so the info on this site should work. (Sorry to hear yours died - I have the same model and it still working fine with Mountain Lion.)
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-10210484-17.html
EDIT: Are you sure you tried everything? Did you take it to an Apple store - Genious Bar?
It does seem like a shame to trash if it's fixable. Have to weigh the cost of repairs against the cost of a new one.
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