What to do about Recycling Electronics
With all the buzz around the release of Apple’s new iPad, you may be giving some thought to buying a new electronic device. Or maybe this is the year that you upgrade your mobile phone to a smartphone. Let’s face it, there are plenty of new electronics out there to make even a self-acknowledged geek get a crush.
Electronics are part of our daily lives. We couldn’t live without them. But have you given much thought as to how to properly dispose of your old electronics after you have purchased new?
Computers, televisions, mobile phones, game players — we upgrade and toss out the old ones fast. But these gadgets can’t go into the garbage because they’re filled with toxic materials. Many manufacturers and retailers are starting to take their electronics back, so you don’t have to deal with it.
So if you are looking for hints and tips regarding recycling electronics, look no further than Earth911.com. And they don’t just do electronics; they have categories ranging from Hazardous to Households and from Metal to Garden. We found it to be an excellent recycling reference. It’s nice to find a spot that tells you how to dispose of that 1/16 gallon of paint that is left over from painting your den. They even have their own free iPhone app. Of course they do, right?
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