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		<title>What to do With Electronics Waste (E-waste)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting rid of old computers, stereo equipment, gaming consoles, etc. (all of which are known as E-waste) the environmentally responsible way can be a bit challenging.  There are a few options to consider though, rather than just taking them to the local landfill.

First, make sure the electronic device still works.  If it does, find a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting rid of old computers, stereo equipment, gaming consoles, etc. (all of which are known as E-waste) the environmentally responsible way can be a bit challenging.  There are a few options to consider though, rather than just taking them to the local landfill.</p>
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<li>First, make sure the electronic device still works.  If it does, find a Goodwill or Salvation Army location you can donate it to.  You can also sell it via Craigslist or Ebay and use the money to purchase a new system.</li>
<li>For computers, make sure to wipe  your hard drive!  Before getting rid of electronics, be sure private information isn’t reused as well &#8211; get a professional to help if you’re unsure how to do it.</li>
<li>If it doesn’t work, make sure to recycle it.  Local recycling centers for various materials can be found at <a href="http://earth911.com/blog/2009/05/26/want-to-recycleme/" target="_blank">http://earth911.com/blog/2009/05/26/want-to-recycleme/</a></li>
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<li>Have an “electronics exchange” party. Admission to the event  is one working electronics device that you are willing to trade. Everyone gets rid of the old, while getting something new.</li>
<li>If donating, tell your friends, co-workers and family. If they have any old electronics, offer to take them with you.</li>
<li>Offer to help your local school, daycare or charity have an electronics drive. If they can’t reuse the equipment, they can often sell it and raise funds.</li>
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<p>Regardless of what you decide to do with your E-waste, please try and keep it out of the landfill because that doesn&#8217;t help the environment or anyone else that may want the equipment, if even just for spare parts.</p>
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