Title: WHERE TO RECYCLE COMPUTERS
1WHERE TO RECYCLE COMPUTERS
2This guide will show you where to recycle
computers responsibly in a way that are
eco-friendly, and all of the places are cheap or
free.
3The EPA suggests a list of search sites to help
you find a local recycling program on its
website, like EcoSquid. Earth911s local
recycling search is a great and easy tool to
locate local drop offs. Simply type in what you
want to recycle and your ZIP code, and you will
be shown locations nearby.
Where to Recycle Computers in Your Town
4Office Depot sells boxes at five dollars, ten and
fifteen that you can fill with anything that will
fit. Staples will typically charge ten dollars
for larger items like monitors.
You can go to many stores that responsibly
collect electronics for free or cheap like
Bestbuy.
Where to Recycle Computers at the Store
5 Where to Recycle Computers through donations
Goodwill partners with Dell to accept computers
and monitors in any condition or brand, as well
as all computer gear. You can recycle your
computers with Apple. Apple has a program where
you can recycle an older Mac or PC, or desktop or
laptop through a pre-paid shipping label.
6After you have decided where to recycle your
computer, make sure that you do it safely and
securely. You must wipe your hard drive clean
so that the information on it can not be
retrieved. Some programs will do this for you for
free, while others might charge a small fee.
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