tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post6548432174842226456..comments2023-07-21T03:00:15.795-07:00Comments on Jeri’s Organizing & Decluttering News: How I Handle Electronics RecyclingJeri Danskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-53768481195195215852010-02-07T11:09:05.036-08:002010-02-07T11:09:05.036-08:00MarySees, the next time you may want to check Eart...MarySees, the next time you may want to check <a href="http://earth911.com/" rel="nofollow">Earth911.com</a> to see if any new options have developed.Jeri Danskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-59322053889292819462010-02-02T08:26:57.614-08:002010-02-02T08:26:57.614-08:00Unfortunately my county doesn't seem to have a...Unfortunately my county doesn't seem to have anything at all! I live east of Austin. We have recycling in this small town but nothing for batteries or hazardous waste. Austin has a place, but you have to be a resident of Travis county.<br /><br />I finally gave up and dumped all the little batteries I had been saving for several years.MarySeeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05541149973913858130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-23522405179740163912010-02-01T06:17:44.541-08:002010-02-01T06:17:44.541-08:00This is great. There is a small eco shoppe in my n...This is great. There is a small eco shoppe in my neighborhood that provides a similar service, but mostly for smaller items like batteries, tapes, CD's, ink cartridges and the like. Recycling larger dead electronics is more of a challenge, but during warmer weather sanitation does big tech pick ups at the farmer's market for proper recycling and disposal. I hope more and more stores add this service, but of course it's always better if your don't have anything to dump to begin with.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02854579670926325651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-42807985805792006942010-01-31T21:57:22.953-08:002010-01-31T21:57:22.953-08:00Wendy, thanks for mentioning Best Buy - and how ni...Wendy, thanks for mentioning <a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/null/Recycling-Electronics/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025&DCMP=rdr0001422" rel="nofollow">Best Buy</a> - and how nice to see they're doing things right. A number of big chains are providing some recycling options nowadays, including <a href="http://www.staples.com/sbd/content/about/soul/recycling.html" rel="nofollow">Staples</a> and <a href="http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=11230482" rel="nofollow">Costco</a>.<br /><br />But like you, I do love to patronize local businesses whenever feasible!Jeri Danskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-80590033288044625922010-01-31T21:39:07.634-08:002010-01-31T21:39:07.634-08:00Billf, it's too bad your county doesn't ma...Billf, it's too bad your county doesn't make things easier. (Once a year???) I'm sure you're right in assuming that many people dispose of their items in other, less appropriate ways.Jeri Danskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-25034528895025237842010-01-31T21:00:22.154-08:002010-01-31T21:00:22.154-08:00In my county we have a "once a year" dro...In my county we have a "once a year" drop off for anything hazardous. That includes electronics and anything else you can think of that's considered toxic. You have to sign up for it and when you go it's a looonnnnggggg wait. It's ashamed the event is only once a year. I have a feeling many people get rid of the electronics in a less than legal way.billfhttp://bestgiftsfor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-61575673955741272382010-01-31T17:09:12.366-08:002010-01-31T17:09:12.366-08:00Best Buy has a recycling program and will take sma...Best Buy has a recycling program and will take small items for free and larger items for $10, but they give you a $10 gift card to use at their store. I just checked their website and sounds like they are committed to responsible recycling: http://www.bestbuyinc.com/corporate_responsibility/our_planet_recycling.htm<br /><br />I would prefer to patronize a local business, so I will do some more research next time around.Wendy in Michigannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-85044415442137090982010-01-30T16:08:34.289-08:002010-01-30T16:08:34.289-08:00Claire, thanks for the reminder about "reduce...Claire, thanks for the reminder about "reduce" part of reduce, reuse, recycle!Jeri Danskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-1767955735128902902010-01-30T12:26:38.055-08:002010-01-30T12:26:38.055-08:00Oh, and #4 -- Repair when possible. My UPS was on ...Oh, and #4 -- Repair when possible. My UPS was on the blink. The guy at the computer store tried to talk me into buying a new one, but all it needed was a new battery.Claire Josefinehttp://www.clairejosefine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-51900958111402221692010-01-30T12:22:50.696-08:002010-01-30T12:22:50.696-08:00Yay, Jeri, for supporting local business!
How I h...Yay, Jeri, for supporting local business!<br /><br />How I handle e-waste:<br />#1 -- Begin by keeping it from coming in. The less I acquire, the less I have to get rid of.<br />#2 -- To the best of my ability, make sure that what does come in is made well, so that I get the most possible life out of it.<br />#3 -- When the time comes to get rid of it, I take it to my local recycling center, where they assure me that the e-waste is processed responsibly.Claire Josefinehttp://www.clairejosefine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-43382077287962313922010-01-30T11:39:22.122-08:002010-01-30T11:39:22.122-08:00Kim, how nice that you have such a simple solution...Kim, how nice that you have such a simple solution! I can easily handle e-waste and medicines, but toxics are bit more hassle, requiring an appointment for drop-off - and the site by me only has an event about every six weeks.Jeri Danskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-81868087340567967592010-01-30T11:30:19.215-08:002010-01-30T11:30:19.215-08:00I live in Los Angeles and can drop off all e-waste...I live in Los Angeles and can drop off all e-waste, old medications and toxic waste at a city run site every weekend. It is painless, fast and free. I feel better, and my clients are very grateful for doing the right thing the easy way. Everybody wins!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070304390459736278noreply@blogger.com