Recycle Electronics
To Help Those in Need
Recycling AND donating to a good cause? Talk about a double dose of feeling good. Recycle electronics by giving them to charities.
Organizations that depend on donations are really feeling the pinch in this economic downturn. If you can't give a monetary donation this year, clean out the junk drawer and find new homes for those old electronics.
See our list below for organizations that can benefit when you recycle electronics.
Recycle Cell Phones With the ever changing upgrades and plans that cell phone companies offer, many of us are getting new phones long before our old ones are ready for retirement. Most of those outdated phones end up in landfills. Only an estimated 20% of cell phones were recycled last year.
Cell Phone for Soldiers collect old cell phones and turn them into prepaid minutes for soldiers overseas.
American Cell Phone Drive allows you to choose which organization you would like to donate your used phone to.
Recycle Computer Monitors, Hard Drives and PrintersThe National Cristina Foundation will recycle computers by matching them to schools and other need based organizations.
Goodwill Industries through the Reconnect Partnership with Dell will recycle computers in select locations.
If these programs aren't available in your area check My Green Electronics for a list of local vendors that recycle computer equipment. You can also contact the manufacturer for assistance on recycling computers.
Recycle Cables and CordsGoodwill Industries through the Reconnect Partnership with Dell will recycle power cords and USB cables in select locations.
Recycle CDs & DVDsIf they are in good condition, many thrift stores will accept cds and dvds for resale. For those scratched or copied disks, mail them to CD Recycling For Free.
Recycle iPods & MP3 Players
Most thrift stores will gladly accept iPods & MP3 players that are in working order. Below are other causes that accept them.
Recycling For Breast Cancer will also recycle digital cameras, cell phones, and other electronics.
Apple offers a great program that will dispose of your old iPod properly. They also recycle cell phones of any make or model.
Recycle Toner Cartridges & Ink Cartridges
An estimated 75% are tossed in landfills. How long does it take for them to breadown? 450 years. That's about five generations in a healthy family.
There are several places that recycle ink cartridges. Before you replace it, check for local stores in your area that refill cartridges. This benefits the environment and saves you up to 50% on the cost of a new one.
Recycle for Breast Cancer accepts ink and toner cartridges, along with other electronics.
Best Buy, Staples and Office Depot stores recycle toner and ink cartridges. Staples usually offers a discount on your next cartridge purchase.
Recycle Televisions
Many local thrift stores reuse or recycle televisions. Some Office Depot stores also accept them. Goodwill Industries accept televisions in some areas. Check your local store.
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