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What Can I Recycle?

Thrift, saving, and re-use are habits earlier generations of Americans knew well. Recycling is simply a modern version of these character traits, helping us make the best use of our planet's limited natural resources. Recycling your daily newspaper, plastic bottles and other items is a great way to help.

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What needs special handling?

Electronics

Electronics that are obsolete, broken, and destined for recycling or disposal are sometimes called "e-waste." There are many chemical and mineral elements in e-waste. A circuit board contains copper, gold, silver, platinum and palladium, as well as lead. If recycled properly, this waste is a valuable source of secondary raw materials.

  • Environmental Stewardship

    Waste Management is committed to providing environmentally responsible solutions for handling electronics waste.

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  • Computers (CPUs, monitors, peripherals, keyboards)

    Every day in the United States, we throw out about 130,000 computers.

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  • Office Equipment (photocopiers, printers, fax machines)

    Upgrading your office? Be sure to recycle your obsolete equipment.

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  • Televisions

    As you make the transition to digital television, what should you do with your old analog TV?

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  • Consumer Electronics (VCRs, stereos, home/office phones)

    Is your VCR collecting dust in the closet? Is there a second life for that old stereo?

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  • Cell phones

    Did you know you can recycle your old cell phone?

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  • Unacceptable E-Waste

    The following items are not commonly recycled through e-waste recycling programs.

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