Media Recycling Tips
As Blu-ray, and digital downloads replace the video tapes of yesteryear, you’re probably wondering what to do with all that old media bulging out of your home entertainment center, or media cabinet. Before you give up and toss it all in the trash, read below for some recycling tips for old electronics, cassette tapes, CDs, and video tapes. Isn’t it time to give up those old “Mork & Mindy” Betamax tapes anyway?
GreenDisk: For $6.95, this electronics recycling center will take up to 20 pounds of electronics or related media. If you have more than 20 lbs, its 30 cents extra per pound. Pack everything up in a box, estimate the weight, and visit the site to purchase a mailing label.
ACT: Alternative Community training is a non-profit agency that provides jobs for people with disabilities. They’ll erase your old tapes and repackage them to be used again.
Craigslist: You know someone wants your stuff, but you just have to find them. Post for free on Craigslist and watch your stuff disappear.
Our Earth: This site offers a nationwide search directory for recycling programs.
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by Traci Latoz
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I recently gave several tapes to Goodwill, which is another way to get rid of them. At the same time, I am really glad you posted some recycling programs.
I took a quick look at GreenDisk because my first thought was that I doubt any of these organizations that recycle electronics are in my neighborhood. But that is not a problem with GreenDisk, because they take care of the FedEx pickup for you! That is awesome! What a great organization! I am sure the others are just as great, and I will look at them as well and spread the word.
Thank you for the great post!
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