What should I do with old electronics? (lemm.ee)

submitted 11 months ago by TimewornTraveler@lemm.ee to c/technology@lemmy.world

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I got a box full of a bunch of stuff from over the years. Some big, some small, some expensive, some cheap. It seems like a shame to throw it all in a landfill, with or without personal data.

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[-] NeedingvsGetting@kbin.social 20 points 11 months ago

PLEASE don't send e-waste to a landfill!! There are components of e-waste that, if disposed of improperly, can add hazardous pollutants to your air and water, like mercury and beryllium.

If you want to make sure it's disposed of properly, google e-waste + your area, and look for programs run by your local or state/provincial government

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