Your Questions About Recycling
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George asks…
Is there a website where i can share stuff for recycle or reuse?
I want to get rid off some of my old electronics and books. These could be reused or parts can be extracted for other purposes. Is therea website where I can post this so that others can contact and collect it from me. Thanks
The Expert answers:
I found www.gr2o3.com an excellent FREE site to share stuff for reuse and recycle. Please check it out !!!!
Daniel asks…
What are some of the dangers of not properly recycling electronics?
The Expert answers:
Many electronics contain lead, which is not only a potentially deadly substance to people, but also to the environment. Many are shipped illegally to Asian countries where they are melted down or disposed of improperly. I recently watched a show which showed the dangers of improper disposal of electronics, and it showed where many electronic products are ‘recycled’, which was pretty much a hell hole of toxic waste. Plus, children are doing most of the ‘recycling’ and dying from lead poisoning they receive from working with it everyday. In fact, they showed a disgusting stream of lead and chemicals and one of the workers said, “This is where the children swim and play”. So, environmentally and humanly harmful!
Maria asks…
How do recycling businesses make money on old electronics?
How is this done?
The Expert answers:
Reuse the major parts, drives, RAM etc. Reclaim lead and gold from the boards.
Sandra asks…
know where I can unload my own junk at a junkplace/ recycle in dallas area? the hauling co. charge fees and?
they don’t disclose how much $$ until they arrive . I have 2 appliances, electronics, and wood furniture to haul.
The Expert answers:
Call Goodwill or Salvation Army. They will haul it away for free.
Chris asks…
Would you go to an electronics junkyard?
An electronics junkyard would be like a car junkyard where you can remove parts from discarded computers or other electronics, or even just take the whole thing. It would be a step in reducing E-Waste before industrial recycling methods are employed.
Would you pay an entrance fee, whereupon you could then take anything you wanted for free? What do you think would be a fair price to pay?
What would you look for in an electronics junkyard? Do you think it’s worth your time and effort to reuse components rather than buying them new?
The Expert answers:
No. Technology is updated so fast that anything in your “electronics junkyard” would be so obsolete it that it would be useless.
Michael asks…
Where is a good place to recycle/sell my broken SLR lens?
Recently, my Nikkor 55-200 lens stopped working properly. The focus motor quit working, so it’ll only take photos if it’s in manual focus. I bought a replacement lens because it was cheaper than actually getting it fixed. Personally, instead of throwing it out, I want to recycle it or sell it for it to be refurbished and re-sold. (Like how newegg.com sells refurbished electronics)
The Expert answers:
Buy My Tronics is one option:
http://www.buymytronics.com/Camera-Lenses/Nikon/Nikon-Nikkor-50mm-1-1point8-MF-Lens
You can also check Nikon’s Web page to see if they have a product recycling program.
Robert asks…
How do I know what I can recycle out of the everyday items I buy.?
Food products, electronics, and so on.
The Expert answers:
Another good resource is your local County website – they typically post a document with pictures showing what can and cannot be recycled for businesses & residences. Your trash hauler may also be a good resource.
Donald asks…
Is Gazelle.com a reliable site to sell used electronics?
It’s a site that buys your old electronics and says that they recycle them in efforts to go green. So do you think its a reliable site to give your stuff to? If not then whats a better option? Im trying to sell my ipod touch.
The Expert answers:
Sell it on Ebay WAY more money.,…..
Richard asks…
Website that gives money for electronics?
I saw a commercial a couple days ago on MTV and it was an ad for a website that gives you money for your old electronics like Xbox’s and iPods and phones ect. and then they recycle them to make new. What is this website called? Thanks
The Expert answers:
I don’t know the name of that specific organization but there are many that provide cash for recyclable electronics. Here is a link to an article on Yahoo called “How to turn your electronics into cash” that has tips for you on checking out a recycling program/company and companies that do this sort of thing. Http://green.yahoo.com/blog/the_conscious_consumer/130/how-to-turn-your-electronics-into-cash.html
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