what kind of electronics should you recycle
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WHAT KIND OF ELECTRONICS SHOULD YOU
RECYCLE
When it comes to recycling, electronic waste is actually the most rapidly growing stream of waste all over the globe. We know that we should recycle our electronics, but exactly what kind of electronics should be recycled?
Television sets are some the most expensive electronics devices to
recycle and they are recycled in a different manner than digital cameras or MP3 players.
CRT TVs are considered to be the most difficult and most expensive types of television models to recycle.
The process of recycling CRT televisions is also one of the most time-consuming processes, compared to that of other television models and electronic devices.
The recycling process of mobile phones differs from the recycling process of printers or computers.
Some Electronics Are Easier To Recycle Than
Others
Some electronic gadgets are designed in ways that make them harder to recycle than others, just as some are more expensive to recycle than others.
Cellular phones fall into the category of containing nearly 100% recyclable materials.
Types of
Electronic Waste That Cannot Be Recycled Via E-
Waste Recycling Programs
You will most likely need to contact someone in your municipality to find out
what the proper method is for disposing of these particular electronic items.
Another option would be contacting the manufacturer of these electronics and asking what your options are for recycling them. These items can include the following:
Large appliances (such as refrigerators, ranges, deep freezers, washers, dryers etc.)
Any non-decontaminated medical equipment
Units containing sludge or other liquids Vacuum cleaners
Microwave ovens Smoke detectors and smoke alarms Fire alarms Air conditioners Thermometers
What If Your Electronics Are Still in Working Condition?
If you happen to own electronic gadgets that are still in operable condition, taking these items to recycling centers is not your only
option.
If your old electronics still work, another way you can “recycle” them is to either sell them or give them away.
When you no longer
have a use for your working electronic device, you will almost always be able to find someone else out there who will.
You could consider listing your electronic item for sale online or in your local newspaper.
Sites like: Backpage, Craigslist, and even Facebook will let you advertise your items free of charge. This is another way to responsibly recycle your electronics and another way to do your part in reducing the amount of the world’s e-waste.
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