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Disposing of Computers

            If you are like many people who have old electronics laying around, you may be wondering what exactly you can do with them. Maybe give them to a family member that loves computers? Donate them? Throw them in the trash? While there are many options for getting rid of them, one of the best ways is to take them to a proper electronics recycling center. There, the components will be sorted and properly recycled in order to cut down on waste and provide the materials a second shot at life. Also, this helps keep things out of the landfill that are not necessarily ready to be there. Electronics recycling centers provide a valuable service that is there to be used, so do not be afraid to gather up your old electronic junk and drop it off!

So where exactly can you find a place to recycle your computers? Well there are dedicated electronics recycling centers for just that, but there are also other places that provide the service, such as computer repair stores. There, they not only repair and sell computers, but many of them are also good spots for e-waste drop-off. Broken laptops, old radios, lawn mower batteries, most of these types of electronics can be dropped off at your convenience. And one big upside to electronics recycling your computers this way is that often times the computer repair store will make sure your data is destroyed properly. Some places may charge for that service, however, so be sure to ask them about it when you are dropping off computers for recycle. Otherwise, there is usually not a fee associated with computer recycling, so cost should not be an issue!

Certain materials found in old electronics can be very hazardous. Batteries in particular are important to recycle correctly, as they can leak and cause damage, or even explode and cause fires. Electronics are composed of many different materials, many of which can be easily melted down and reused for future projects. So getting them into the hands of electronics recyclers is crucial to the sustainability of technology in general. Tossing your old TV in the trash is not only hurting the landfill, but the production of other computers and electronics as well. When choosing how to dispose of your run-down desktop, please keep this in mind. Reduce, reuse, and recycle. It may sound inconsequential, but the right choice really makes a difference in the long run.


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