Need to recycle an old electronic device, but don't know where to take it?

Then go to this website and find out: http://www.ecyclingcentral.com/

Why Prevent Electronics Waste?
End-of-life electronics:
Are a fast-growing waste stream.
Over 20 million personal computers became
obsolete in 1998. Only 13 percent were reused
or recycled. Many municipalities are facing the
dilemma of what to do with growing amounts of
retired electronics. Rapid changes in computer
technology and the emergence of new
electronic gadgets exacerbate the problem.

Why Prevent Electronics Waste?

End-of-life electronics:

Are a fast-growing waste stream.

Over 20 million personal computers became obsolete in 1998. Only 13 percent were reused or recycled. Many municipalities are facing the dilemma of what to do with growing amounts of retired electronics. Rapid changes in computer technology and the emergence of new electronic gadgets exacerbate the problem.

Read more here:

http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/downloads/elec_fs.pdf


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