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Don't Trash Your Old Tech: You Can Recycle Your Phone and Large Appliances Free
- When getting a new phone, rethink your old tech disposal strategy to prevent e-waste accumulation.
- Consider repurposing old devices for smart home use or selling them for cash based on their condition.
- Properly wipe data from old smartphones before selling or donating them; back up and factory reset the devices.
- Various options exist for recycling and repurposing old technology including phones and appliances.
- Retailers like Best Buy and Staples offer free recycling options for tech items; some provide haul-away services for larger devices.
- Home Depot accepts items like batteries, electronics, and paint for drop-off recycling by residential customers.
- The US Environmental Protection Agency and Electronics Take-Back Coalition provide resources for electronic recycling across multiple companies.
- Specialized programs like Smartphone Recycling and EcoATM offer incentives for recycling smartphones and tablets.
- Recycling for Charities and Call2Recycle allow donations of tech items with proceeds going to designated charities.
- Explore various recycling programs to responsibly dispose of tech items and prevent environmental harm.
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