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Recycle your old TV, computer and electronics

Like most people, you probably have an old TV or computer you don’t use taking up space in your house. What should you do with it? The answer: Recycle it!

Although obsolete electronics have little to no resale value, they do contain glass, plastics, and metals that can be recovered and reused. Like household hazardous waste, these products also contain hazardous substances that can harm human health and the environment.

Many organizations and businesses now provide electronics recycling services across the metro area. Local governments are also hosting one-day electronics collection events throughout the year.

This new industry is creating local jobs and supports the community when certain items are donated for reuse. Almost all electronics recycling has a fee attached to cover the associated costs: proper recycling and disposal methods, trucking, packing materials, labor and insurance.

The following businesses may still accept electronics for recycling. Electronics recyclers generally do not accept small or large appliances. Call first to determine fees (if any) and items accepted.

• AVC Recovery Systems (913) 219-4900
• Best Buy www.bestbuy.com  
• Electronic Disposal Technologies, Inc. (816) 210-3015
• Forerunner Recycling (816) 807-5454
• Office Depot www.officedepot.com.
• The Surplus Exchange (816) 472-0444

For more information, visit www.RecycleSpot.org or call (816) 474-TEAM (8326).