Recycling is a great habit, both for you and our environment. It helps us clean out all of the junk we don’t want or need, while avoiding throwing that junk in a landfill to pile up for years on end. When recycling various items, however, it’s important to know what can and cannot be recycled, as well as the appropriate places to send your recyclables.
Why Recycle Electronics?
Because electronics may have parts or contain certain chemicals that present harmful threats to the environment (such as toxins found in batteries), they have a special, designated method for recycling these items. In addition, recycling electronics made of metal, plastic, glass and other materials present wonderful opportunities for conserving resources. Many old electronics, like VCRs, outdated televisions and non-functioning MP3 players can often be recycled, refurbished, and resold to consumers who cannot afford the most recent, most expensive models of that same product. Or, they are simply broken down and have their parts recycled and used for something else. Either way, knowing where to recycle electronics is important.
Where to Recycle Electronics
Cell phones can often be recycled at the retail store where purchased. Many cell phone retailers will take old phones and send them off to be recycled or refurbished. Old computers are often accepted as donations by local schools or even shelters. You can sell or donate old electronics on eBay or Craigslist, or even at your own yard sale. There are also specified stations and drop-off centers for solid waste and electronics – you will most likely be able to locate one near you. Some large electronics retailers such as Best Buy also take old electronics for recycling. Bring your unwanted electronic devices to such a store and ask if they will recycle them for you.
Additional Help
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