Earth Day was last month and I focused my blog posts on eco-friendly topics that relate to real estate. Well, I forgot one: How to recycle your computer.
For some, upgrading to a new computer literally means dumping the old one in the garbage bin. What they and we all need to know is that you can actually recycle your old computers and prevent more things from being added to the local landfill. How about that?! Read on for more information.
The options for recycling an old computer, that still works, are different from those for recycling an out-of-date or broken computer.
Organizations such as churches and other nonprofit entities can offer a tax deduction for the donation of your working computer. Your local grade, middle or high school is another avenue to consider.
If your old computer is essentially worthless, then contact a recycler who can and does comply with the EPA regulations for disposing of the harmful properties that make up your laptop or desktop . Before dropping your computer off, be sure to do your due diligence and ask questions about their recycling process, and if your not comfortable with their answers, look for another recycler. Many companies that sell computers also have 'take back' programs that can be used.
In addition to the above, be sure to clean all of your personal information from your computer’s hard drive before donating it or giving it to the recycler
Here are some resources for you to use when researching how to recycle your computer:
1. ReComp Recycling: http://www.freecomputerrecycling.net
2. Local.com: http://www.local.com
3. Treehugger.com: http://www.treehugger.com
4. Gazelle.com: http://www.gazelle.com
5. Computer Recycling Team Inc.:http://computerrecyclingpros.com
6. All Green Electronics Recycling: http://www.allgreenrecycling.com 1-800-780-0347
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