Recycle Center Trash

October 16th, 2008

Question: What should you do with the empty toner cartridge from a laser printer?

A. Deposit it in a municipal trash bin.
B. Refill it with general-purpose toner.
C. Return it to the manufacturer for recycling.
D. Send it to a standard plastic recycling center.

Answer: E. Bring it back to the store and put it in their toner recycling box when you buy the new one.

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by Rob Pirozzi

Modern life is full of electronic gadgets. Cell phones, digital cameras, camcorders, players MP3, computers, laptops, monitors and more are common in all modern homes. These modern electronic devices provide entertainment and help us in several ways. The problem with them is that they deteriorate or become obsolete, and then we are faced with the question of how to dispose of.

Just throw electronics in the trash may be 1 option, but it is an option with a significant environmental impact. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 200 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) are found in landfills each year. The problem is that many items of consumer electronics contain hazardous substances like lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium and more. These materials may pollute land, water and air. According to Earth 911, over 70% of toxic waste found in landfills comes from electronic waste.

Some elements, such as computers and computer monitors are banned from landfills and garbage at curbside. In Some states and municipalities, it is illegal to simply throw away such items. So the challenge is twofold, how to dispose properly comply with applicable laws, or how to dispose of properly because it is the environmentally responsible thing to do.

Most people are familiar with recycling cans, glass, paper and plastic. Either they take to recycling centers designated at landfill or station transfer, or they are picked up by curbside recycling efforts. When it comes to recycling our electronic gadgets, the task becomes much more difficult. Unlike cans, paper, plastic and glass, it is generally not selective for recycling electronics. You can also generally not simply take such items and leave them at the landfill or transfer station. Thus, recycling our gadgets requires some thought and effort. It is important to know your recycling options for common electronic items.

Reuse Electronic Devices with donations

An excellent option for electronic gadgets that are still in working order is a gift to someone who can make use of them. Much schools and community groups are happy to receive working electronic items. Schools, for example, are often very grateful to receive donated computers, peripherals and monitors. There are even tax incentives in the law, relief for taxpayers in 1997 for companies to donate items such schools. Cell phones are another item that many community organizations love to receive as gifts. Furthermore, there are national organizations that will accept donations of electronic items. Some organizations that accept donations to:

· Electronics Industry Alliance (EIA)

· Computers for Schools

• Another Byte, Inc.

· National Cristina Foundation (NCF)

· Share Technology

· Educational Assistance Ltd. (EAL)

• The Wireless Foundation

• The 911 Cell Phone Bank

Recycling Unwanted Electronic Gadgets

If reuse through donation is not an option there are many programs recycling unwanted electronics. Many municipalities have special days at their landfill or transfer station where These items will be accepted for recycling. There may be costs associated with these programs.

In addition, many major manufacturers of common items electronics will accept for recycling, including Acer, Apple, Dell, Epson, Gateway, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo / IBM, Panasonic, Sony and Toshiba. Many retailers also major recycling programs, including Best Buy, Circuit City, Office Depot and Staples.

For cell phones, many phone manufacturers cell, and all major telcos companies offer recycling programs for cell phones. Most programs accept cell phones anyone for recycling.

A word about recycling batteries

General purpose and alkaline batteries are not considered hazardous by the U.S. government. These items may be disposed of with normal household waste except in California where non-households must dispose of them in accordance with the Universal Waste Rules California. Recycling programs for general and Alkaline batteries are rare.

Rechargeable batteries may be recycled for free. You may find a list of organizations that accept rechargeable batteries to the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

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