3 SIMPLE STEPS TO RECYCLING OLD ELECTRONICS

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3 SIMPLE STEPS TO RECYCLING OLD ELECTRONICS
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• These days technology is evolving faster than
  ever before and newer, improved, and updated
  electronic devices are being introduced to
  electronics consumers on a regular basis. While
  this is all very revolutionary and exciting news
  to the average consumer, it is also adding on to
  the ever-growing worldwide problem of electronic
  waste.

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• The good news is we can all be a part of the
  solution to this problem by making the
  conscientious choice to properly and responsibly
  recycle our old electronics. Even if you happen
  to be a newcomer to the concept of recycling your
  used electronic devices, it is not a difficult
  thing to do. In fact, if you have ever given
  away, sold or donated any electronic item in your
  lifetime, you have already participated in the
  process. There are more ways than one to
  recycle your old electronics.
• Though it may seem so simple and convenient to
  just throw out that old cell phone, or toss
  that old television set in the nearest dumpster,
  whenever you choose to do so, you are willingly
  adding to the rising problem of worldwide e-waste
  accumulation. Believe it or not, every little bit
  helps. Though throwing it away may seem like
  the easiest thing to do, recycling your
  electronics is actually as simple as 1-2-3.

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Step 1 Inspect Your Electronic Devices
First of all, you need to inspect your
electronics one by one, and evaluate their
condition. Determine whether or not it is still
in good working condition. If it is need of minor
repair, is it worth repairing? If it is still
operable, someone else could possibly get some
good use out of it. If it is beyond repair or so
old and outdated that no one could make any use
of it, (i.e. Windows 95 desktop PC, 512 MB hard
disk drive, floppy disk drive etc.) it might not
be worth the effort of trying to sell or donate
to a charity or organization. Once you have
determined the condition of your electronic
gadget, you can move on to the next step of
either selling/donating it or dropping it
off/sending it in to a recycling program.
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Step 2 Sell, Donate or Give them away

• If your electronic items are still operable
  and/or fully functional, you might be able to
  make some extra cash by selling it to someone who
  can make use of it. There are a few different
  ways to go about this. You can have a yard/garage
  sale, you can put ads in your local paper, or you
  can list your electronics online. Sites like
  Craigslist and Facebook will allow users to list
  their items for sale free of charge.
• Sites like Amazon, eBay, Gazelle, Glyde and uSell
  offer trade-in programs for certain electronic
  items and will pay you with either e-gift cards,
  a check or PayPal depending on which site you
  use.
• Donating your electronics is a good way to help
  the environment and help someone in need as well.
  You can either donate them to a charity,
  non-profit or a church where they will go to
  someone in need. You may be eligible for a tax
  write-off in the process. You can also give your
  devices away to someone you know. Young kids and
  older people can usually get some good use out of
  an older electronic device.

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Step 3 Drop them off or Mail them in to the
E-cycling Program of Your Choice

• On the other hand, if your electronics have
  reached the end of their lifespan, you have your
  choice of recycling programs. Retail stores like
  Best Buy, Staples, and OfficeMax offer e-cycling
  programs where you can drop off or mail-in your
  electronics for recycling purposes. Also, you can
  opt for taking your electronics to a recycling
  facility that accepts electronic waste.
• So, even though tossing your old electronics in
  the trash is easy, recycling them is almost just
  as easy and is also a way to put a dent in the
  worlds growing accumulation of electronic waste.

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Questions? Comments?
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780-0347   Resources http//www.consumerreports.
org/cro/2012/04/how-to-recycle-old-electronics-dev
ices/index.htm http//www.electronicstakeback.com
/how-to-recycle-electronics/