Overview
Since electronics are full of precious resources like glass, gold, silver and copper, recycling your end-of-life electronics is the most environmentally conscious thing to do.
Your Role
Electronics are expensive and passing them onto someone in need (if they are still functioning) is a great option to consider. Before recycling or donating electronics, check out these practical tips for securing your data and protecting your privacy. After securing your data, consider donating electronics to family members, community groups, friends, or local charities like the Computers for Schools Program, or selling them through classified ads, a garage sale, or via online buy and sell sites.
If your electronic product has reached its end-of-useful life, you can recycle it free of charge through Recycle My Electronics. Collection sites include many Enviro Depots and return to retail locations.
Many of the resources in our electronics, including plastic, glass, gold, silver, copper, and palladium can be reused continuously without losing their properties.