Recycling Info
This section provides information, reosurces and links on a range of consumer recycling topics, as well as information on recylcing household and electronic products.
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Recycling Resources
National program listing drop-off locations to recycle used portable rechargeable batteries and old cell phones.
California’s materials exchange service designed to help businesses, organizations, local governments, industry, schools, and individuals find markets for non hazardous materials that may otherwise be discarded.
Carpet America Recovery Effort
Information and resources on recycling of old household carpets.
Consumer's Guide to Electronics Recycling
Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition resource with information and resources on how to recycle and properly dispose of old electronics.
Current US Recycling Laws for Electronics
NERIC’s listing of current U.S. federal and state laws and regulations concerning electronics recycling.
Provides tip, articles and resources on recycling.
Provides local information on recycling and product stewardship for consumers and businesses. Blog Link
TIA interactive map for electronic product reuse, recycling and donation programs in the U.S.
Founded by Panasonic, Sharp and Toshiba, it is the mission of the Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Company, LLC (MRM) to bring electronics manufacturers and electronics recyclers together into long-term relationships to provide convenient and efficient recycling opportunities to consumers. Our goal is sustainable electronic product recycling solutions.
National Recycling Coalition - Consumer
Recycling information and resources for consumers.
A partnership between the U.S. EPA and electronics manufacturers and retailers that encourages consumers to donate or recycle used electronics.
RecycleBank is the premier rewards and loyalty program that motivates people to recycle and to engage in environmentally virtuous activities.
U.S. EPA recycling resource for children with learning, games and activities.
Online platform for buying, selling and trading scrap and waste materials. Blog Link
Organization accepts donations of old cell phones and other electronic devices, recycles them, and donates a portion of the proceeds to select charities.
Enables people to give, receive and trade items that would otherwise be discarded in landfills.
U.S. FTC Info on Old Cell Phone Disposal
Federal Trade Commission information and guidance on the proper disposal of old cell phones.