4 Great Ways to Recycle Used Electronics
Advancements in technology and
computers happen today at an incomparable pace to our level of progress
just 10 short years ago. Updates and improved products are added right
and left, and it is only natural for us to be attracted to the new.
When it comes to telephones,
televisions and computers, technological progress is extraordinary,
causing many of us to hoard these old electronics goods in a closet or a
garage, or even throw them in the trash. Yet these older (and not
necessarily outdated) goods can be recycled, reused or even donated in a
slew of creative ways.
Here are just a few ways that you can reused or donate old electronics.
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1. Sell it on eBay!
When you're determined to upgrade or
purchase a new device, a great way to recycle the old one and make a
profit on the way is to sell your used electronics online. Some of the
most popular re-selling sites are eBay and Amazon, where millions of
people buy and sell a plethora of new and used goods each day.
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For those without the patience to
track the item's progress on eBay, there are buy back sites like eBay
Instant, Gazelle, Nextworth, Trade2Save and uSell among others that will
purchase your used electronics ahead of time if they are in good enough
condition.
2. Reuse Creatively!
Although to most of us, electronics
feel like one unbreakable puzzle piece, there are a number of different
ways to reuse old electronics efficiently. You can use your old phones
as audio players or gaming devices, alarm clocks or even Skype phones.
Old tablets can be used as digital picture frames or as a reminder
chart. You can even empty an old computer of all its components and make
it into a napping area for your pet! Here are some other creative ideas
on how to revamp and recreate your electronics.
3. Donate to Charity!
Your old electronics can suddenly
become the pathway to your next good deed! Although the technology may
not live up to your standards, there are endless shelters, schools,
prisons and small businesses that would be grateful to have your used
stuff. There are even certain programs that will take your used goods
and redistribute them all around the world to people who need them most,
and some of them have never even seen a computer!
4. Recycle
Tossing old electronics into the
garbage can result in serious health risks due to the heavy chemicals
that are used to make the product. When you have exhausted all other
options (including visiting a refurbisher who will take apart and sell
individual parts), you can look up the policy in your town for recycling
electronics and batteries. Electronics recycling is, however, not
available everywhere, so it is best to ask your local authorities about
their policy for recycling and handling used electronics.
Recycling electronics for your
own use, or for others, will keep our technological karma flowing and
minimize the consequences of rapid development on future generations.
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