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The Environmental Impact of Waste in the US:

  • The United States generates approximately 7 million tons of electronic waste each year—second only to China. Shockingly, less than 20% is recycled properly, leading to significant environmental and health concerns.

  • The safe atmospheric level of carbon dioxide (CO₂) is considered to be 350 parts per million (ppm). Today, the global average exceeds 442 ppm, driven largely by the burning of fossil fuels.

  • The U.S. is also the largest food waster in the world, discarding about 40% of its food supply annually—a major contributor to both environmental and economic challenges.

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🚫 A Note About Junk Removal Services

If you're considering using a junk removal service, it's important to know where your items end up.​

1-800-GOT-JUNK does not recycle the items they collect.​

While their sales team may mention recycling in promotional materials or over the phone, their pickup crews are transparent: most items are taken directly to the landfill.​​

 

      If your goal is to reduce waste and recycle responsibly, explore other options first—such as donating usable items, using local recycling centers, or connecting with nonprofits that accept specific goods.​​​


Aluminum:  

Aluminum cans are the world’s most recycled beverage container—but we can do even better!

  • The U.S. consumer recycling rate for aluminum cans was 43% in 2023, climbing from 42% in 2022, though still short of pre-pandemic levels.  Remarkably, 97% of recycled cans become new cans.

  • Recycling one aluminum can save enough energy to power a TV for about three hours

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       How to recycle your cans

  • Rinse thoroughly to avoid contamination

  • Leave tabs attached so cans aren't lost in sorting

  • Do not crush for single stream recycling curbside pickup.  It makes it more difficult to sort materials at recycling centers.  

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Auto: Turn Your Old Car Into a Lifeline 

Don’t want the hassle of selling your used car?  Donate it through RecycleRides — a nationwide program that repairs and refurbishes vehicles to be donated to families in need and nonprofit organizations.​

Hands-On Learning, Real-World Impact

The Chester County Technical College High School has proudly joined RecycleRides, giving students hands-on experience in auto repair and body work — all while giving back to the community.

💝 Other Organizations that accept car donations include:

Whether your car runs or not, your donation supports education and makes a real difference in someone's life.​

Batteries: ​ Did you know? Even "dead" batteries can still hold enough charge to start a fire or cause injury. While it's not illegal to throw away alkaline batteries, it's safer (and better for the planet) to recycle them properly.

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Why It Matters

  • Used batteries can still spark fires
    Batteries—even when they seem drained—can short-circuit and ignite if not handled properly.

  • Some batteries contain harmful materials
    Rechargeable and lithium batteries may contain metals that can be hazardous to health and the environment if mismanaged.

♻️ Easy Recycling Options

  • Staples – Accepts both single-use and rechargeable batteries.
    🏪 Drop them off at participating locations while you shop!

  • Call2Recycle – Find a nearby drop-off location with their easy-to-use search tool.

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✅ Recycling batteries helps prevent fires, reduces pollution, and keeps harmful materials out of landfills. Take a few seconds to drop them off—and make a big impact!


Bikes:  Is your garage feeling cluttered with an old bike (or two)? Instead of putting it out on the curb, consider donating it—there are fantastic local organizations that can give your bike a second life and support great causes in the process!

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Neighborhood Bike Works (Philadelphia)

This organization collects bikes, parts, and tools to support youth programs in underserved Philadelphia neighborhoods. They offer bike repair classes, mentorship, and help young people build confidence—your old bike could be a powerful tool for change.

Dom Fixes Bikes (Malvern)

Looking for a hyper-local repair and reuse option? Dom Fixes Bikes is a bike mechanic and community hub that accepts donations of used bikes and parts. Dom refurbishes bikes for resale and also helps get bikes to those in need.

Zummo Bike (Berwyn)

A volunteer-powered nonprofit that repairs donated bikes (even missing parts!) and gives them to kids or adults who need them. Call ahead to confirm drop-off hour

The Common Wheel (South Philly)

This nonprofit accepts gently used bikes, tools, and gear to support programs like Earn‑a‑Bike and Bikes for All—helping youth and adults access bikes and skills.


Books:  Recycling books helps reduce waste and spreads knowledge, joy, and opportunity. Donating your gently used books can support local schools, libraries, nonprofits, and families in need.

 

Organizations That Accept Book Donations​

  • Salvation Army Thrift Stores – Accepts books and resells them to fund addiction recovery, shelter, and community outreach programs.

  • Cradles to Crayons – Accepts new and gently used children’s books as part of their mission to serve kids living in poverty.

  • GreenDrop – A donation service that collects used goods (including books) and distributes them to charities like the National Federation of the Blind and the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

  • Goodwill – Most local branches accept books and sell them to fund job training and employment services.

  • The Children’s Book Project – This nonprofit gets books into the hands of children in need, especially those in under-resourced communities.

 

📚 Local Libraries That Welcome Book Donations

Public libraries often accept used books for book sales or community programs. Here are a few that do:​​

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Bridal Gowns:

Do you or a family member have a beautiful wedding gown packed away in a box, a treasured memory that’s just taking up space? Instead of letting it sit in the closet, consider giving it a new purpose.

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       Upcycle Your Gown:  Transform your dress into heirlooms with Unbox the Dress. They specialize in transforming wedding gowns into new items, like bridal robes, christening gowns, ring bearer pillows or accessories that can be cherished for generations.

 

Donate your Gown:  If you're ready to give your gown to a bride who can't afford one, here are two impactful options for giving your gown a second chance.  Please note that there may be restrictions as to size, brand and age of gown for these types of organizations.  

 

  • Brides Against Breast Cancer:  This organization is dedicated to supporting people impacted by cancer and their families. Through their “Tour of Gowns” bridal shows across the country, they sell donated dresses to fund crucial programs, resources, and educational efforts.  Learn more and donate your dress at bridesagainstbreastcancer.org.

  • Brides Across America:  This nonprofit is all about honoring and celebrating our military and first responders. They provide free wedding gowns and entire wedding experiences to military brides and first responders in appreciation for their service.  Donate your gown to a military bride at bridesacrossamerica.com.

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Car Seats & Baby Gear

🚫 Not Accepted at Most Donation Centers

Due to safety standards and expiration dates, most places cannot accept:

  • Car seats (even gently used)

  • Cribs

  • Strollers

  • High chairs

  • Other large baby gear

♻️ Try a Trade-In Program Instead

Target’s Car Seat Trade-In Event

  • Happens twice a year—most recently April 27–May 10, 2025

  • Bring any old, expired, or damaged car seat to a participating Target store

  • Receive a 20% off coupon (via the Target app) for a new car seat, stroller, high chair, and more

  • Coupon is valid twice and can be used in-store or online

What Happens to the Old Seats?

Target recycles all collected seats—none are resold. Materials are turned into products like:

  • Buckets & pallets

  • Carpet padding

  • Construction materials

✅ Check your car seat’s expiration date (usually on the bottom or side), and visit the manufacturer’s website for guidance on proper disposal or possible recycling options.

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Catalog Clutter:

Tired of your mailbox overflowing with catalogs you never asked for? You're not alone—and there’s something you can do about it!

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Use CatalogChoice.org

Catalog Choice is a free service that helps you opt out of specific catalogs you no longer want. It’s simple to use and a great way to reduce paper waste.

👉 Visit CatalogChoice.org »

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Try the PaperKarma App

Want to stop catalogs on the go? PaperKarma is a free app for your smartphone.

How it works:

  1. Snap a photo of the catalog's address label.

  2. PaperKarma contacts the company for you.

  3. You’re removed from the mailing list in a few weeks!

📲 Download the App »

🛑 More Ways to Stop Junk Mail

The Federal Trade Commission offers more tips to reduce unwanted mail, credit offers, and phone books.

🔗 Learn how to stop junk mail at FTC.gov »
 


Cellphones: hazardous waste collection is one resource. Radio Shack, Best Buy, and Home Depot also accept. Check call2recycle.org to confirm locations. or check earth911.com for locations.

CFL bulbs:  While switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs is one of the easiest ways to save energy and money, disposing them with regular waste is actually hazardous due to their mercury content. When they do burn out - which should take a good 2-5 years – bring them to Home Depot or IKEA, who will collect them for safe recycling. or go to earth911.com to find a recycling center near you. If every home in America replaced just one incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY STAR qualified CFL, in one year it would save enough energy to light more than 3 million homes. That would prevent the release of greenhouse gas emissions equal to that of about 800,000 car. 

  • EPA estimates the U.S. is responsible for the release of 103 metric tons of mercury emissions each year. More than half of these emissions come from coal-fired electrical power. Mercury released into the air is the main way that mercury gets into water and bio-accumulates in fish.   

   (Most mercury vapor inside fluorescent light bulbs becomes bound to the inside of the light bulb as it is used. EPA estimates that the rest of the mercury within a CFL – about 11 percent– is released into air or water when it is sent to a landfill, assuming the light bulb is broken. Therefore, if all 272 million CFLs3 sold in 2009 were sent to a landfill (versus recycled, as a worst case) – they would add 0.12 metric tons, or 0.12 percent, to U.S. mercury emissions caused by humans.) 
   EPA recommends that consumers take advantage of available local recycling options for compact fluorescent light bulbs. EPA is working with CFL manufacturers and major U.S. retailers to expand recycling and disposal options. Consumers can contact their local municipal solid waste agency directly, or go to epa.gov/cfl/cflrecycling.html or www.earth911.org to identify local recycling options. 
   If your state or local environmental regulatory agency permits you to put used or broken CFLs in the garbage, seal the bulb in two plastic bags and put it into the outside trash, or other protected outside location, for the next scheduled trash collection. Never send a fluorescent light bulb or any other mercury-containing product to an incinerator. 

OR:  instead of CFL’s, consider switching to LED. They are a gigantic improvement over regular bulbs as well as CFL’s. LED’s last 25 times as long as reg bulbs and 3 times as long as CFL’s. They consume much less energy, they’re not hot, and they’re rugged. It’s hard to break an LED but if you do, there’s no danger. And technology has improved the quality of light from an LED and brought the price down. The NYTimes reviewed all the current LED’s and found that Cree LED bulbs, available at Home Depot, is the best because these bulbs look like an incandescent, are well priced,  and are extraordinarily efficient.

 

Children and Baby Items:  

Looking to give outgrown children's clothes, toys, or books a second life? Donating gently used items helps families in need and keeps usable goods out of landfills.

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Several organizations accept baby essentials, but it's always best to check their websites for current needs and donation guidelines.

Also consider contacting local women’s shelters or homeless shelters, which often welcome baby and children’s items.


Clothing: I am sure everyone is very familiar with clothing recycling through
GoodWill, Salvation Army, Purple Heart and others. And keep in mind Dress for Success Philadelphia chapter for clothing appropriate for women transitioning into the workplace. For clothing not in good enough condition to donate, there are other options. Clothing can be used again in one form or another. Discarding would be a waste, not just of the material itself, but of the water and energy that went into the manufacturing. No minor thing, that. Fresh water is a dwindling resource and energy use contributes to global warming, the biggest environmental problem of our times. New York City already has in place curbside recycling programs for clothing. Rumor has it that  people living in the Philadelphia region will be able to recycle their textiles with a curbside program run by Fairless Hills, Pa.-based textile recycler Community Recycling and family-owned waste hauling company George Leck and Son Inc. As part of an agreement between the two companies, George Leck and Son will offer curbside recycling of textiles for its clients in the Philadelphia region, Montgomery County, NE Philadelphia and Southern Lehigh County areas, according to a press release from the companies last August 2012. This is something we should urge our local leaders to follow up.
Add blurb about Cradles to Crayons

Coats: One Warm Coat: redistributes coats; go to www.onewarmcoat.org for partners


Coffee makers: Many modern coffee makers have electronic components such as clocks and timers, which qualifies them as electronic waste. Similar to a computer or television, these machines have valuable metals and plastic inside that can be reused or reprocessed. Electronic products often use heavy metals, such as lead and mercury, in their circuitry. Recycling keeps these hazardous materials out of landfills.

Computers: in addition to local hazardous waste collections, you can contact the Nonprofit Technology Resources, a 501(c)3 non-profit, serving low-income people in Philadelphia by recycling used computers, providing hands on work experience, and assisting community-based service organizations to use computers in their work. Their email address is http://ntrweb.org. They are located at 1524 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

Electronics in general: earth911.com for recycling locations
CDs & DVDs Cell Phones Computer Monitors Computers DVD Players Inkjet Cartridges MP3 Players Office Machines,Televisions VCRs Video Games & Consoles

Electric Savings; Smart power strips
Chances are you have upwards of 25 appliances in your house that
suck power from your system whether they're 'on' or not, 24 hours a
day. Those appliances are energy vampires. When the device
connected to the monitored socket – e.g., the computer - is turned off,
the Smart Strip cuts power to each of the controlled sockets, insuring
that those other devices - the printer, fax, etc... - are also off. As
always, make sure that your power strip meets basic standards in
addition to providing bells and whistles.
http://www.energycircle.com/shop/power-strips


Eyeglasses: More than 4 million pairs a year are trashed...When I’ve collected a few, I mail them to the nonprofit, 501C3, New Eyes for the Needy at 549 Millburn Ave, PO Box 332, Short Hills, NJ  07078; they send a donation receipt back to you. New Eyes receives monetary donations and used eyeglasses from individuals, religious groups, civic groups, opticians and manufacturers. According to Dyckman, New Eyes receives between 200,000 and 300,000 pairs of glasses per year, averaging at a retail price of $250 per pair. Because of this steep cost, Dyckman noted that for those people who could not normally afford them, these glasses may be "the only pair of glasses they'll ever own."
   In the U.S., New Eyes uses a voucher program, where those who qualify can take their voucher to any optician who accepts their reimbursement for a new pair of glasses. According to Dyckman, "100 percent of individual donations and foundation donations go to the purchase of new glasses." In other countries, donated pairs of glasses are fitted to individuals by volunteer groups, such as medical missions, across the globe.
   (Prisoners in Las Vegas’ Florence McClure Women’s Correctional Facility are learning skills in how to recycle and refurbish spent eyeglasses, including how to use a lensometer and techniques on how to classify and package eyewear for distribution,Nevada is the second state to jump on board with the program, right behind six facilities in California.)

Food: of course, we’re all familiar with Philabundance. But are you aware of 
AmpleHarvest.org. They will take the overflow from your garden. Check web site for locations

Glass: glass is one of the best candidates for recycling because it never loses quality the way some other recyclable materials do. Bottles can be made into new bottles over and over again.  Who knew recycling a single glass bottle would allow you to spend 30 minutes browsing the internet? Just think what recycling a whole case of beer or soda bottles could do. 

Ink cartridges: Staples takes old ink cartridges and as a bonus, gives you rewards dollars you can use at their store. Also, check earth911.com for centers

Jeans: any jeans hanging around that don’t fit anymore, or look dated? Besides giving them to the Salvation Army or another local clothing source, consider cottonfrombluetogreen.org  From Blue to Green.® denim drive is a call-to-action to donate denim and give it "new life" by converting it into UltraTouch™Denim Insulation. The insulation is then provided to communities in need to assist with building efforts. UltraTouch™ is composed of 85% recycled cotton fibers and is an environmentally safe, non-itch insulation without carcinogenic warnings, formaldehyde or chemical irritants. It provides exceptional thermal performance and acoustically provides 30% better sound absorption than traditional fiberglass insulation. In addition, it is one of the only insulating products that contain an active mold/mildew inhibitor. Whoo hoo!

 

Luggage: Goodwill and Salvation Army find luggage among their least valued donations; however there is an organization called Suitcase for Kids project. It was making news a year ago. They donate suitcases to children in the foster care program.  It is something that we would need to spearhead- contact the local Department of Social Services Foster Care to find out their need and then advertise within different communities collect and deliver to Social Services. Could be a club project.


Packaging peanuts (see styrofoam)

Paper: The average American uses 5.57 40-foot trees worth of paper each year, according to The Economist, so it's worth your time to recycle what you can. 

Paper towels: many paper towels are already made from recycled paper so the fibers are usually too short to be recovered,Mother Nature Network reports.
   Your best bet for recycling paper towels is to compost them, either in your yard or through a yard waste or food waste collection program (if your area offers one). 
Each roll of paper towels requires 5 gallons of water plus trees, and chemicals to bleach and treat the paper. Best to buy eco friendly paper towels such as 7th Generation and Marcal Recycled. Try to avoid towels that use dyes for prints, but more importantly, look to alternatives like bamboo paper towels, the swedish dishcloths etc.


Paint: Latex paint is recyclable, but oil-based paint is considered hazardous household waste (a/k/a HHW).  Often HHW facilities will collect usable paint to combine and resell or give away to residents. Check with your local government to find a HHW facility in your community. 
    OR, Global Paint for Charity accepts latex or oil paint, regardless of the amount or age; Call 678 314 3521 or 855 853 7772 or www.globalpaints.org The United Nations Human Settlements Program estimates that more than 1.6 Billion residents in developing countries live in poor quality housings; unpainted schools, churches, refugee camps and hospitals with dirt walls and lack of sanitation. Nearly 2.5 billion people in developing countries live on less than $2 a day. When they decide to buy food, medicine and other necessities there is not enough left to buy paint. With your donation to Global Paint for Charity, you can help give a family hope and provide them with the quality of paint so desperately need. Your paint donation will transform communities and change lives in the U.S. and developing countries around the world. I think this one is a real win-win for us all. Clear out your garage/basement and help someone else improve their living space.

One gallon of paint pollutes 250,000 gallons of drinking water. Oil based paint is considered hazardous household waste (aka HHW). You can recycle your latex paint can if it's dried and empty with uour normal curbside delivery. If there is a lot of paint left in can, use kitty litter to absorb it before putting out with trash.

Pet Items: old blankets, extra dog food, leashes, food bowls, can all be used by rescue groups or your local SPCA.  Veterinarians and dog groomers also appreciate the donation of old towels, and other items. Ask first.

Plastic bags: 89 billion are used in the US each year. Most supermarkets have a drop off location for bags from the grocery, newspaper wraps and dry cleaning.

Plastic water bottles: by recycling just one water bottle, you can power a 60watt bulb for six hours. This is because producing plastic from recycled materials only requires ⅔ of the energy to produce it raw.

Random: consider using Craig’s list for Philly; go to the sale section, and post your item. Someone will want it. When I’ve had odd lots (i.e. 2 ½ boxes of perfectly good, but leftover tiiles) I’ve used the free section and been amazed at the number of people who want, need and can really use whatever it is taking up space in my house.

  • OR, contact theresourceexhange.org  If you have reusable materials that you no longer need that could be reused for artistic, educational or building purposes  email or call 267.997.0060 to discuss the materials you wish to donate. The Resource Exchange 1800 American Street Philadelphia, Pa 19122 -no drop off without prior approval. (think fabric, glue, glitter, buttons, curtains, etc)

  • Easy Way to Get Rid of Stuff:  The Buy Nothing Project- "A global network of community based groups that encourages giving of consumer goods and services in preference to conventional commerce." I have many friends who have used this in Chester Springs and in Malvern. There are many local groups in Pennsylvania. It is a private group run by an administrator that you join. Things that you post/offer are only visible to the members of the group.

 

Roof shingles:  asphalt shingles make up 67% of the roofing market;  200 feet of a 2 lane highway can be paved by the recycled shingles from one average sized home. 
   Use a contractor who recycles and the shingles and other debris from your home will be contained in a box, truck or trailer, which is shipped to a recycler. The shingles are separated from other debris and cleaned. They are ground and magnets are used to remove any nails or other metal items. Finally, the shingles are taken to a hot mix asphalt plant where they are incorporated at roughly a five percent level into the mix that will be used in pavement. Owens Corning roofing is one of the foremost shingle producers and is committed to recycling. All of their contractors recycle.

Shoes

Did you know that 22 billion pairs of shoes end up in landfills each year? Instead of tossing them, consider giving your old shoes a new purpose—and help reduce waste at the same time!

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Where to Donate:

  • Unwearable Shoes
    Even shoes that can’t be worn anymore can be repurposed!  Drop them off at Planet Aid Drop Bin.

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  • Wearable Shoes (Adults & Children)
    If your shoes still have life left in them, here are a few great donation options:

    • Cradles to Crayons
      This organization supports over 200,000 children in the Philadelphia area each year by providing essentials like clothing, diapers, and shoes.
      👉 Find a drop-off location near you

    • Soles4Souls
      A national nonprofit that collects new and gently used shoes for adults and children in need. Thanks to a partnership with Zappos, you can ship your shoes directly to them—easy and free!

    • Local Thrift Stores
      Places like Goodwill, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity ReStore and other local shops are always happy to accept wearable shoes.

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Soccer gear: consider donating old soccer equipment and clothing to peacepassers.org. Inquire at peacepassersinfo@gmail.com

 

Used soccer equipment, shorts and socks are accepted at the following places:

  • Philadelphia Union’s Gear for Good partnership with Subaru - This program was created “to provide opportunities for everyone to experience the greatness of soccer.”  Donation bins are located at Subaru Park or one of these local Subaru dealers.  

  • Peace Passers will connect you with a group around the world who is in need of used soccer equipment and clothing.  Email Peace Passers to find out where you can send your gear to!

 

Sports Equipment:  The equipment we use for sports has unintended environmental impact due to the increased use of plastics in these products as well as waste in the landfills.  Consign or recycle your used sports equipment.  

Play It Again Sports specializes in buy and selling quality used sports equipment

Level the Playing Field collects new and gently used sporting equipment to distribute to communities in need.  

Recycle Balls helps to recycle used tennis balls.  Almost 125 million tennis balls end up in the landfill every year.  

Styrofoam (including packing peanuts)

Styrofoam (a type of #6 plastic) is used in everything from food containers to packaging, but it poses big challenges when it comes to disposal.

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Why Styrofoam Is a Problem:

  • Not curbside recyclable – Most local recycling programs do not accept Styrofoam due to cost and logistical issues.

  • Lightweight but bulky – Recycling is measured by weight, and Styrofoam is 98% air, making it costly to collect and process.

  • Doesn’t break down – Like plastic bags, Styrofoam can sit in landfills for hundreds of years.

  • Toxic when burned – In areas where waste is incinerated, Styrofoam produces harmful emissions and very little energy.

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What to Do With It? 

  1. Avoid it—choose reusable containers and minimal packaging.

  2. Reuse it where possible (e.g., packing or craft supplies).

  3. Recycle via mail-back to regional facilities like Foam Fabricators in Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg & Erie).

    • Typical shipping: $1.50–$9 depending on volume.

  4. Packing peanuts are foam plastic and you can’t “un-expand” foam plastic. This limits the recycling market, so reuse or donation are the best options.   Find out where you can donate them here.

 


Techno-Trash:  Greendisk.com

What exactly is technotrash?  

Technotrash is a relatively new waste stream which includes all the spent supplies and obsolete accessories associated with your computer. This waste includes all those computer-related materials which you no longer need and have stuffed away in drawers, closets, and boxes in your office, storage room, attic, or in your garage. Old computers and printers, CD’s, hard drives, Zip disks, floppy disks, obsolete cell phones, rechargeable batteries, empty printer cartridges, and all the cables, cords, chips or boards that came with this once important equipment – this is all technotrash.  We all have this stuff, but most of us just don’t know how to properly dispose of it.

Why should I recycle my technotrash? 

The environmental factor:  Recycling keeps your electronic waste, some of which contains hazardous material, out of landfills (or your garage). As we move farther into the information age, the volume of obsolete computer equipment and supplies is becoming a serious problem that needs to be dealt with responsibly. Today, over 80% of technotrash is not being recycled. Some is thrown away, but most remains unused sitting on desks or taking up storage space.

What happens to the technotrash sent to Greendisk.com? 

Green Disk uses a network of non-profit organizations to process the material.  They refurbish what they can and recycle the rest.  Inkjet cartridges get remanufactured and, when possible, cell phones and some computers get refurbished. Material that has no further operating life is broken down to its smallest components (metals, plastics, etc.) and used in the manufacturing of new products. Unlike some recycling companies, almost 100% of the material that GreenDisk collects is reused or recycled.  No hazardous materials or obsolete components go overseas to be processed or disposed of.

Be careful of disposing some of this techno-trash with non profits like the Salvation Army. VHS tapes degrade after about ten to twelve years; cd’s do not always maintain clarity. If the products are not viable, these organization throw them in the trash. I disposed of about 40 VHS tapes with Green Disk for a cost of about $30. ($20 for mailing, and $10 as a donation).

Thermostats  (Programmable)
The average American household spends more than $2,000 a year on
energy bills. Nearly half of that goes to heating and cooling.
Programmable thermostats are one of the most-effective and least
expensive tools to combat this cost. Not only do they save money, they
reduce energy use and greenhouse gases, and add considerable
convenience and comfort to your home. Homeowners can save about
$220 right off the top by properly setting their programmable
thermostats and maintaining those settings.
Our recommendation is to buy an ENERGY STAR qualified
thermostat. Do a little research as there are 3 different types and they
may need an electrician to install.
http://www.energycircle.com/shop/programmable-thermostats

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