We have become a technology driven society.  So much so that we have lots of items that have gone obsolete and are sitting in closets, baskets, and attics (or anywhere else I can hide them from my wife).  This techno waste is hard to get rid of.  Those old CRT monitors (the really big tube monitors) are a hazard to the environment and you have to pay people to take them.  No longer!  There are places that want your techno waste.  None of them are available in all areas but they are expanding quickly.

US Postal Service

Teaming up with Clover Technologies you can now recycle blackberries, digital cameras, used ink cartridges, and other small electronics.  This is all done for free and postaget is paid for you.  Currently there are 1500 locations where you can recycle so check with your local post office.

Reconnect

Goodwill and Dell have partnered up to  take on the growing number of old computers and components.  They will take any brand and you may be eligible for a tax deduction.  They do not take responsibility for any data on the computer so make sure to wipe your hardrive clean.  I recommend a shotgun.

Apple

Apple has been hammered over the years for producing IPod waste (beside the fact that IPods are a waste).  They have agreed to take back ipods and cell phones, as well asm computer (they will only take the computers if you are purchasing a new computer).  Plus if you are recycling anIPod they will give you 10% discoun on your next IPod purchase.

On Thursday I am going to do a review of the places that will pay you for your techno waste.  You didn’t really think I wanted you to give your stuff up for free did you?


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