Where can I recycle without paying a fee?

Question

I need to recycle a printer and DVD player. Staples was going to charge me $10. Thought I was doing the right thing without putting in a landfield.

Answer 1

What about a charity shop?

Answer 2

Your local Good Will would gladly take it. Here is a link to locate the closest one to you.

Answer 3

Find out how to recycle practically everything at Women's Health magazine online: It regularly covers green lifestyle questions and gives unique, useful tips for green living. The July/August issue of WH had awesome coverage of free recycling facilities for electronics, CDs/DVDs, sneakers, clothes, and more. It's so helpful; check it out here.

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/recy...

Here are the editor's tips on recycling electronics for free:

Printers, peripherals, software, and computers

Why: Charities, schools, and public agencies can use them.

How: Find an organization through cristina.org; they'll typically come and pick up your stuff.

Perks: free pickup, helps those in need, KOs toxic chemicals

OR General electronics

How: Costco members can recycle computers, camcorders, digital cameras, printers, faxes, game systems, monitors, and PDAs for a Costco Cash Card (go to costco.com and click on "electronics"). Office Depot stores take most of the above, plus VCRs, DVD players, TVs, and peripherals, for a fee ($5 to $15, depending on the amount; officedepot.com/techrecycling). Sony provides free drop-off locations for many of its products (sony.com/recycle).

Perks: offers cash back, KOs toxic chemicals

Answer 4

Most communities have an electronics recyling facility. Check your local govt pages. Or donate it to Goodwill, Salvation Army, or some other charity (if it's actually working).