How to Dispose of Electronics

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Determine whether your electronics are in good condition to donate.. Destroy all data on an electronic device before you donate it.. Take the device to a school, senior center, or community center.

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Determine whether your electronics are in good condition to donate.

Step 1

Determine whether your electronics are in good condition to donate.

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Destroy all data on an electronic device before you donate it.

Step 2

Destroy all data on an electronic device before you donate it.

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Take the device to a school, senior center, or community center.

Step 3

Take the device to a school, senior center, or community center.

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Donate the electronic device to a nonprofit organization.

Step 4

Donate the electronic device to a nonprofit organization.

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Wipe all personal data on the device prior to recycling it.

Step 5

Wipe all personal data on the device prior to recycling it.

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Remove the batteries from the device to recycle them separately.

Step 6

Remove the batteries from the device to recycle them separately.

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Take your electronics to a collection site or recycling center in your area.

Step 7

Take your electronics to a collection site or recycling center in your area.

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Ask the manufacturer if they offer any take-back programs.

Step 8

Ask the manufacturer if they offer any take-back programs.

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