Just about all of
us have an old computer, cell phone, printer or other outdated and broken piece of technology just sitting around our house. Maybe it’s in the basement, maybe it’s stuffed in a closet, but wherever it is, it’s there because we don’t know what else to do with it. We feel bad throwing it out (as we should), so it just sits and collects dust. Well no more! There are tons of local great places you can now recycle your technology for cheap or free! For residents of Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Radnor and Wayne we break down what you can recycle and where!
Recycle Your Computer and Electronics
Micro Center
Where: St. Davids Square, 550 East Lancaster Avenue, St. Davids, PA 19087
What You Can Recycle: Inkjet Printers for $4.99, Computers for $4.99, Monitors for $9.99, Printer Ink get a 3$ coupon!
Best Buy
Where: 310 Goddard Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA
What You Can Recycle: Here is what they have to say “we’ll take just about anything electronic, including TVs, DVD players, computer monitors, audio and video cables, cell phones, and more. Most things are recycled absolutely free, with a few restrictions.” The biggest restriction you will find is monitors will cost you $10, however you will receive a $10 gift card in exchange.
Staples
Where: 789 E Lancaster Ave Ste 200, Villanova, PA 19085, & 755 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 & 197 E Dekalb Pike, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
What You Can Recycle: “Computer monitors, desktops, laptops, printers, faxes, and all-in-ones are accepted for recycling. Any brand of desktop CPU or laptop can be recycled for free. All Dell branded items (monitors, printers, computers, etc.) can be recycled for free. All other brands of monitors and printers/scanners/faxes/all-in-ones can be recycled for a fee of $10. Keyboards, mice, modems and speakers can be recycled for free with a larger item. Bring all items to the customer service desk.”
Apple
Where: http://www.apple.com/recycling/
What You Can Recycle: “Send us your old computer — Mac or PC. If it has monetary value, we’ll apply that toward an Apple Gift Card. If it doesn’t have monetary value, we’ll recycle it responsibly for you. Send in your old iPod or any mobile phone by mail, free. Or bring your old iPod to an Apple Retail Store for 10 percent off a new one.” -Apple.com
Special Events
Where: Emergency Services Training Center, 1700 Calcon Hook Road, Darby, PA 19079
When: Saturday, April 9, 2011
What: CPU’s, printers, scanners, monitors, keyboards, mice, power cords, laptops, fax machines and portable televisions (no consoles) will be accepted at these one-day events. A maximum of 3 computers or televisions per vehicle. Recycle is free.
Other Links
Earth 911: http://earth911.com/
Find out more information on recycling electronics in your area.
CNET Article: Trash That Pc in an Eco-Friendly Way
Great article on the impact of electronic trash
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Just about all of us have an old computer, cell phone, printer or other outdated and broken piece of technology just sitting around our house. Maybe it’s in the basement, maybe it’s stuffed in a closet, but wherever it is, it’s there because we don’t know what else to do with it. We feel bad throwing it out (as we should), so it just sits and collects dust. Well no more! There are tons of local great places you can now recycle your technology for cheap or free! For residents of Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Radnor and Wayne we break down what you can recycle and where!
Recycle Your Computer and Electronics
Micro Center
Where: St. Davids Square, 550 East Lancaster Avenue, St. Davids, PA 19087
What You Can Recycle: Inkjet Printers for $4.99, Computers for $4.99, Monitors for $9.99, Printer Ink get a 3$ coupon!
Best Buy
Where: 310 Goddard Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA
What You Can Recycle: Here is what they have to say “we’ll take just about anything electronic, including TVs, DVD players, computer monitors, audio and video cables, cell phones, and more. Most things are recycled absolutely free, with a few restrictions.” The biggest restriction you will find is monitors will cost you $10, however you will receive a $10 gift card in exchange.
Staples
Where: 789 E Lancaster Ave Ste 200, Villanova, PA 19085, & 755 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 & 197 E Dekalb Pike, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
What You Can Recycle: “Computer monitors, desktops, laptops, printers, faxes, and all-in-ones are accepted for recycling. Any brand of desktop CPU or laptop can be recycled for free. All Dell branded items (monitors, printers, computers, etc.) can be recycled for free. All other brands of monitors and printers/scanners/faxes/all-in-ones can be recycled for a fee of $10. Keyboards, mice, modems and speakers can be recycled for free with a larger item. Bring all items to the customer service desk.”
Apple
Where: http://www.apple.com/recycling/
What You Can Recycle: “Send us your old computer — Mac or PC. If it has monetary value, we’ll apply that toward an Apple Gift Card. If it doesn’t have monetary value, we’ll recycle it responsibly for you. Send in your old iPod or any mobile phone by mail, free. Or bring your old iPod to an Apple Retail Store for 10 percent off a new one.” -Apple.com
Special Events
Where: Emergency Services Training Center, 1700 Calcon Hook Road, Darby, PA 19079
When: Saturday, April 9, 2011
What: CPU’s, printers, scanners, monitors, keyboards, mice, power cords, laptops, fax machines and portable televisions (no consoles) will be accepted at these one-day events. A maximum of 3 computers or televisions per vehicle. Recycle is free.
Other Links
Earth 911: http://earth911.com/
Find out more information on recycling electronics in your area.
CNET Article: Trash That Pc in an Eco-Friendly Way
Great article on the impact of electronic trash
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