Category Archives: Electronics

Buy My Tronics Makes an Impact in eWaste

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

BUY MY TRONICS Cash for your electronics has never been easier!  Check out Buy My Tronics for an online recycling option for your electronic item.  Submit your item and get the value of it before deciding to sell it, then … Continue reading →

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Landfill Laws Changing E-waste Disposal

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

Computers, cell phones, televisions, printers, copiers and other electronics have been banned from landfills in 17 states throughout the U.S.  Seven of these bans took place in 2011 and 2 more take effect soon (Illinois in January 2012 and Pennsylvania … Continue reading →

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Donated household items provide HOPE

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

HOPE DONATION PICKUP HOPE’s Donation Pickup Service provides free home pickups of items such as clothing, small appliances, electronics and other common household items.  Pick up is currently in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, and donation items are then resold … Continue reading →

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Recycle Apple Products and Get Discounts

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

APPLE Ready to upgrade your iPod or iPhone? Take an unwanted iPod, iPod mini or iPod photo to any Apple store for recycling and you’ll get a 10% discount on any new iPod bought that day. Apple will also take … Continue reading →

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Pass Along Used Camera Equipment

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

Upgrading your video camera or digital camera? Instead of keeping your old equipment in the closet on the shelf, you can sell or recycle the pieces you no longer use. EPSON Epson only accepts Epson products: cameras, printers, scanners, digital … Continue reading →

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Resources for E-waste Disposal

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

DID YOU KNOW? In 2007, the United States discarded 157 million computer products and of those, 133 million ended up in the landfill.  Check out the websites below to get recycling information on electronics and find companies dedicated to helping … Continue reading →

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Donate Used Computer Equipment for Reuse

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

NATIONAL CRISTINA FOUNDATION National Cristina Foundation accepts donated computers and other technology from individuals or corporations.  They match the items you have to donate with a not-for-profit organization in your area, provide for pick up or shipping and provide you with … Continue reading →

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E-waste Policies Create Green Jobs and Goodwill

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

DELL COMPUTERS Dell Computers is a leader in the industry with a strict policy against all e-waste, and They have partnered with Goodwill to create hundreds of “green jobs” and save the environment from toxic waste.  You can drop off … Continue reading →

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TVs and Computers recycled with E-Stewards

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

ELECTRONICS TAKE BACK Your best recycling option for old computers and televisions is to see if there is an e-Steward near you. E-Stewards are recyclers who agree to operate under strict environmental controls, to follow worker safety protections, and to … Continue reading →

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EPA and manufacturers will take your E-waste

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

EPA (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY)  “Plug into eCycling with EPA”!  The Environmental Protection Agency has partnered with electronic manufacturers and retailers to provide opportunities for you to donate or recycle your phones, computers and televisions and avoid putting the toxic technology … Continue reading →

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