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    How do you prepare an electronic for recycling?

    Electronic waste – or e-waste – consists of any obsolete or broken electric items that you wish to dispose of. This can include everything from computer towers to typewriters from the ‘70s. Unfortunately, it is not environmentally friendly (nor technically allowed) to simply throw these items into the dumpster as many of these unwanted devices can contain toxic materials – and your personal data. If you plan on getting rid of old electronics make through it is through a reputable source, such as a city-wide recycling day or a private processor, make sure what you’re handing over is prepared to be destroyed safely and sustainably.



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    I'm confused, are you asking or sharing..

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    Quote Originally Posted by logansryche View Post
    I'm confused, are you asking or sharing..
    Reads to me like a copy & paste
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    That's what I thought but wasn't sure because the title's a question.

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    Obviously he hasn't read many threads. but thanks for the info.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NormanStokes View Post
    Electronic waste – or e-waste – consists of any obsolete or broken electric items that you wish to dispose of. This can include everything from computer towers to typewriters from the ‘70s. Unfortunately, it is not environmentally friendly (nor technically allowed) to simply throw these items into the dumpster as many of these unwanted devices can contain toxic materials – and your personal data. If you plan on getting rid of old electronics make through it is through a reputable source, such as a city-wide recycling day or a private processor, make sure what you’re handing over is prepared to be destroyed safely and sustainably.
    Not busting on you there my man...BUT...if you LOOK at the electronics thread on this broad or do a casual search, you will find that there are PLENTY of people on here that know exactly what they are doing with electronic waste (I AM ONE OF MANY THAT DO THIS FOR AT LEAST A PARTIAL LIVING). You will also find that those of us who know dispense their knowledge and experience VERY easily and thoroughly.

    Take a few minutes and read through some of the threads...if this is a question, I am sure someone can help....if this is a statement, then while we appreciate it, we have got it covered.
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    wait your all recycling this stuff omg I found a volcano to just chuck it in with my helicopter now that's recycling olo

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    With my electronic devices, I always through it is through a reputable source.

    I want to see that volcano in Iowa! That could be a great place for a CRT disposal facility!!!
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    Mech I just saw your location change. I could add this to mine... On Jan. 22, 1934, Dillinger and several members of his gang were captured by Tucson police without a shot being fired. It was quite an affair and at one point the Pima County Sheriff's Office had a sort of open house so the curious public could come to the jail to see the prisoners.

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    Seems legit.



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    Quote Originally Posted by matador View Post
    Seems legit.

    You may be on to something there.

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    Don't forget to wash off all that data !

    Buying ewaste and video games !

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    CRTs don't have any data!

    They have a different location for hard drives:


    I don't know why anybody wouldn't trust them....

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    [QUOTE=Metalbestos;248527]Don't forget to wash off all that data !

    Make a joke but my wife makes me rinse off the dirty ones before she packs them up. You're welcome Mario.

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