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Buy and Use Electronics for the Long Term
Waste results when we discard items that have exceeded their usefulness. Ways to prevent this fate for household electronics include:
- Buying electronic products that will last your family a long time. Buying the cheapest can sometimes mean buying the most disposable. Look for products with lengthy warranties as an indication of long-term quality.
- Repair broken units rather than discard them. Computers, televisions, VCRs and other electronic devices can often be repaired if malfunctioning. Look in the local yellow pages for repair services. Consider purchasing an extended warranty to cover future repair costs.
- Upgrade computers rather than buy a new one. Adding RAM, changing software or conducting other upgrades can make your current computer last longer.
Recycle
As a first option, when buying a new electronic product, ask your vendor to take your old one as part of the deal.
Some cities and counties are beginning to provide services for electronics. Contact your city and county recycling offices to learn more.
See other options for recycling electronic materials. |
