Aug 31 2010
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Four Ways to Ensure E-waste is Recycled Properly:
- Find a Take-Back Program: Many manufacturers and retailers have to take back programs, allowing customers to return at least. Some computer models and equipment, if they want more. Details and rules vary from company: some will charge a fee, others only their own brand. Once back, the e-waste will be refurbished for resale or can be completely recycled.
- Finding an e-Steward: Unfortunately, most recycling companies to export the old plant, dumping them on developing countries. E-Stewards recyclers of electronics are needed for the highest standards for global goodRecycling and recovery. You http://e-stewards.org/find-a-recycler/ website e-Steward, go find an e-Steward in your area.
- Donate for reuse, if possible. Most organizations are re-local non-profit organizations, your local agency for solid waste options in your area to see how with.
- Mobile phone recycling. You can e-mail your old mobile phones (free) for some recycling. Here are two good options at national level with companies, and the pledge-Steward yet signed for the exportE-waste in developing countries: Capstone Wireless, have a share repurchase program; Call2Recycle Battery Recycling Corporation also accepts old cell phones for recycling free of charge.
Finally, stay informed and check your state government website for local programs, policies and laws.
