Category Archives: E-waste

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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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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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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