Your Questions About Recycling
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George asks…
Can all electronics be recycled?
Im doing a project so can all electronics be recyled and can all elecronics be put into landfill? Please provide sources.
The Expert answers:
I’d check with your local municipality or county, or whoever collects your garbage.
Then site them as your source.
Otherwise, most electronics get ground up, melted, and the metals extracted and sorted.
Lizzie asks…
Where in Jersey can I recycle for money?
I’m in DESPERATE need of money. I have a whole bunch of paper, cardboard, bottle, scrap metal, electronics. I don’t where I can recycle for money I’ve googled a lot. I want a specific place to go too. Thanks
The Expert answers:
I am sure that if you have googled in ‘scrap’, you should have come across the site http://www.recycleinme.com . You can sell these scrap metal, electronics, papers etc by listing a sell offer in the site.
You can also have a look at the buy offers in the site http://www.recycleinme.com/buyoffers/default.aspx were you can find people in need of scrap
Daniel asks…
Does anyone know where I can take old electronics to be recycled in the DC Metro area?
The Expert answers:
Earth911 great site here are some from areas accepting electronics in DC from the site:(it had 16 pages this is just the first)
US Post Office
0.4 mi. Municipal Location
(800) 275-8777
1750 Pennsylvania Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20038
Cell Phones Electronics Inkjet Cartridges Toner Cartridges
US Post Office
0.4 mi. Municipal Location
(800) 275-8777
1200 Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, DC 20004
Cell Phones Electronics Inkjet Cartridges Toner Cartridges
Staples
0.5 mi. Location
(202) 638-3907
1250 H St NW
Washington, DC 20005
Cell Phones Computer Monitors Computer Recycling Electronics Inkjet Cartridges Office Machines Toner Cartridges +2 more
US Post Office
0.6 mi. Municipal Location
(800) 275-8777
1400 L Street Nw
Washington, DC 20009
Cell Phones Electronics Inkjet Cartridges Toner Cartridges
US Post Office
0.6 mi. Municipal Location
(800) 275-8777
1400 L Street Nw
Washington, DC 20043
Cell Phones Electronics Inkjet Cartridges Toner Cartridges
RadioShack
0.6 mi. Location
(202) 296-2311
1100 15th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20005
Cell Phones NiCad Batteries Rechargeable Batteries
For residents of Washington only.
RadioShack
0.6 mi. Location
(202) 467-5052
1830 K Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20006
Cell Phones NiCad Batteries Rechargeable Batteries
For residents of Washington only.
RadioShack
0.7 mi. Location
(202) 833-3355
1150 Connecticut Avenue
Washington, DC 20036
Cell Phones NiCad Batteries Rechargeable Batteries
For residents of Washington only.
US Post Office
0.7 mi. Municipal Location
(800) 275-8777
1800 M Street, Nw
Washington, DC 20036
Cell Phones Electronics Inkjet Cartridges Toner Cartridges
US Post Office
0.7 mi. Municipal Location
(800) 275-8777
2201 C St Nw
Washington, DC 20520
Linda asks…
where can i recycle my irobot roomba for money?
i’ve had this irobot for a couple of years now and recently it’s stopped working properly. after several attempts to fix the gadget, i’ve decided to throw it away. i don’t want to send it in for repair because the company will only charge me an unreasonable fee; i bought a dyson vacuum so i don’t need the roomba anymore; i don’t want to throw it away because i’m trying to be eco friendly; i don’t care how much money i can get out of recycling it because as a full time student, every dollar counts and a couple bucks for gas would be lovely. does anyone know where i can go to recycle electronics like the irobot? suggestions would be much appreciated. thank you!
i live in orange county, btw.
The Expert answers:
Ebay. The things are very fixable, and someone will. If nothing else, someone will use it for parts. (I’m looking for a new bumper for a dirt dog myself.)
Chris asks…
What are some good websites that buy your old electronics ?
(Any websites that are LEGIT ? )
– I’ve looked up gazelle.com ; and the only thing is that they wont buy my two ipods , probly because theyre too old. So ican only recycle them on that website .
Your help is very much appreciated . Thankss (;
Nothing thats going to cost money LOL. Because i heard that ebay costs money ?
The Expert answers:
Post them on EBay or craigslist
Joseph asks…
Where can I recycle old non-working lamps and box fans?
I’ve checked with local electronics recyclers and all they take are computer related items. I don’t want to leave this stuff in a landfill. What to do?
The Expert answers:
Any metal is recyclable, and motors by themselves are too, at any recycling center that takes metal.
Michael asks…
Where Can I recycle old electical and computer cables?
I have loads of old cables (ie cables for plugging digital cameras, turntables, into a PC, internet cables etc, basic SCART leads and things from consumer electronics etc).
They are not worth much so it would not be worth trying to sell them on eBay and charity shops etc don’t accept them
The Expert answers:
Look up your local recycler, or metal scrap yard. They’ll take them for the copper.
Helen asks…
Is there anybody who buys broken or Malfunctioning car electronics?
I have a broken jensen uv9 7″ indash(screen doesn’t work but isn’t cracked) that i want to sell, but i can’t find any company that buy them to recycle or fix any suggestions
The Expert answers:
Http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites
http://www.ebay.com/
Paul asks…
Someone help me formulate a project idea in electronics or technology application at home or industries.?
I am in need of a project using sensors or any related technologies that can be applied at home or in any industries.Burglar/intruder alarm is so common so i can no longer use it.Until now i still don’tt have the any idea.It is an applied technology that can solve certain problems.If possible using recycle material or low cost materials.Any site that you can recommend? Thanks in advance.
The Expert answers:
If you go down the burglar alarm route the sensors you will need are:
– magnetic door catches
– magnetic window catches
– window/door shock detectors
– PIR motion dectors
– smoke alarm detectors
– carbon monoxide detectors
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