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E Waste eWaste THIS IS NOT A PAPER * JUST CUT AND PASTE FROM A WEBSITE * DO NOT USE THIS MATERIAL * Electronic waste, consisting of discarded computers, televisions,
over the stadium with a banner that read: "Steve - don't be a mini player - recycle all e-waste." This was the latest stunt by the Computer Take-Back Campaign (CTBC),
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best liner and leachate collection system will ultimately fail due to natural deterioration. E-waste is not cheap nor easily disposed of. The vast majority of obsolete
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Electronic waste, consisting of discarded computers, televisions, cell phones, fax machines, stereos and other electronic equipment, is a massive problem in California. Monitors and televisions cannot be put into landfills because of their lead content. Other electronic equipment also contains heavy metals including mercury, arsenic, cadmium, among others. Computers under five years old and other working electronics can generally be reused, while older computers and broken electronics are generally recycled. Please donate or recycle your old electronics.
How to Donate or Recycle Electronic Equipment
Drop Off Locations
Goodwill Drop off computers, laptops, televisions, networking equipment, cell phones, and some other electronics, working or not, at any Goodwill Donation Center free of charge. For a detailed list of accepted items, visit the Goodwill ReCompute webpage. Goodwill will sort the electronics for reuse and recycling. Usable electronics will be data cleansed, refurbished and loaded with a legal operating system for resale in Goodwill stores. Older electronics will be de-manufactured and recycled. Visit www.sfgoodwill.org for Donation Center locations.
Other Thrift Shops and Charitable Organizations Generally, these organizations will accept computers that are less than 5 years old and in good condition. Many will also take other electronics in good working condition. For donation options, download the Re-Use Guide (PDF) and look under the "computer equipment" column. Be sure to call before taking items in because electronics acceptance policies often change.
Transfer Stations Six transfer stations in San Mateo County accept electronics for recycling. None of the electronics brought to transfer...
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