I was talking to a friend the other day about how she had a storage room full of things she no longer uses, but she wasn't quite sure how to get rid of it all.She lists things like old computers, paint cans, and even old cleaners in aerosol cans.Then I began to think about the fact that I had the old phone, the old land --With a lot of music online, line phones, old computer towers and even old CDs that I don't listen.Every year, this kind of thing seems to be copied like a rabbit.What about all this?I made some phone calls and looked at some sites and found it very easy to throw things away if you know what to do.One of the benefits I 've learned is that a lot of places pay for what you 've used.You always have the option to donate but you can also make a few bucks by sending something to one of the sites I mentioned or bringing your stuff to some of the places I mentioned in this center.When it comes to household garbage, the amazing amount is recyclable.I find you can even recycle crayons!Buy a plastic container with a lid (preferably one you will throw away ).Label it "battery.Throw the old battery inside until it is full and take it to the recycling center.Don't forget to keep the children out of touch with it.If you're not sure where to start, I 've put together a list of useful sites.Earth911.Is an incredible source of information.All you do is go to the website and type in any product you want to recycle.Then enter your zipcode.Within a few seconds, the site will list all recycling facilities in your area that take that particular item.Not only that, but it has many other features and articles from the latest green technology to organic soup recipes.CowBoom.It's another great site.You can sell your lightly used electronics on this platform, or you can get incredible deals on new or pre-platformsowned products.I haven't entered the market for a new laptop yet, but I'm going to this site to buy my MacBook Air.Gazelle.-Collect and get cash for electronic products on this website.They like something updated.I have an 18 month old fool phone.It has normal wear and tear.They will give me about $3.00 for it.So, basically, this will pay the shipping cost to the website.Oh well.I'm trying to keep it away from the landfill and that's what really matters.Is a website that explains in detail how to reduce, reuse, and recycle common products.It also gives tips for reducing spam.They also have a link to the fourth "R --repair.So you can reduce, reuse, recycle, and repair.Recellular.Handle used mobile phones and other electronic products.You can donate your old phone and buy a refurbished phone and they will even help you create a charity recycling program in your area.Would like to know if your mobile phone operators can use these phones?The company has a long history with Verizon, Motorola and even Apple.Freecycle.-People can get and provide things for free on this website.Basically you join a group (usually a group near where you live) and you can post for free and check out other posts.I just listed "free packing peanuts" as I really want to keep them out of the landfill.These little guys, they don't degrade, they don't spend hundreds of years nearby.Craigslist.-Many people have heard about this website.Did you use it?You can list everything from electronics to clothes and sell them and even get and receive them for free.Not only that, if you think you can't get rid of something in your area, you can die anywhere in the world that has a CL platform.There are forums for questions and other topics.This is a great resource for fast uninstalling things.NPR.-Okay, the old public radio station.But do you know you can donate an old car?If you have people like this around youMany people do this.You can find your local station and donate a car.It\'s even tax-deductible!Did You Know?The second-hand iphone costs about $1.The value of gold inside 82?That adds up.If you buy enough, you can make a gold wedding ring.All the sites above can help you find places to take things or you can send them in.But, I think it would be helpful to list the places that would take your household garbageYou know, just in case you drive around in the trunk with a tin of used paint.-Not just clothes and old furniture.You can also bring your electronics there.They are usually able to insert these items and show the client that they are in good working condition..I mean, they hire people from all walks of life.Including those who need a second chance.They put a lot of things in the landfill.site?While only the Goodwill center can be listed on this site, you can be part of a green solution by finding those incredible deals.When you donate to a charity, it is likely that your stuff will appear on this auction site.-You can bring office products, ink cartridges and rechargeable batteries that Staples will responsibly recycle for you, thus avoiding landfill sites.This link will bring your nail machine recycling page.-If you buy new appliances and send them to your home, you can ask them to drag your old appliances down.They will dispose of them responsibly.They listed all the common questions related to this on their website.So if you buy a new stove in the market and you live by yourself, it's a great choice.Also, this link will take you to their "ecology"Options \ "website where you can find information about finding an ecoHD's friendly products, even information about home energy audits.They also said they would recycle used bulbs, rechargeable batteries and other household items.) -The company has a good green policy.Not only that, if your stuff is new enough, they will even provide cash for your electronics.This link will take you to their page where you can evaluate your electronics and then recycle your electronics.However, I am happy when I find that if you hand over your item to them they will never let any product into the landfill.They will renovate it, reuse it, or recycle other things that are not reused.-I like the fact that when they deliver new appliances, the company will also ship the old ones away.However, I have to say that it is difficult to find their green policy on their website, and it is also difficult to call their customer service department for this information.I also contacted their website.It is hoped that they can better emphasize their green contributions and policies and make it easier for consumers to recycle..They have donated more than $5 million to the conservation society to help prevent unnecessary deforestation.They also recycle CFC bulbs, mobile phones, rechargeable batteries and plastic bags.There is a plan for trading and saving.You come in (or send online) with qualified work electronics and they will apply for credit on the next thing you purchase.Household hazardous waste disposal facilitiesMany counties in the United States have hazardous waste disposal facilities.Earth911.Find a facility near you.Landfill -Before I knew about these other options, I took my old fridge to the landfill.But this is not a sad story.I found that the landfill will handle your electrical appliances properly for you.It is a good idea to call in advance to understand their requirements.This is a great choice if you live in the countryside.Buy a new phone?About 0.13 billion mobile phones will be replaced this year.Waste 65,000 tons.Inside, each of them has hazardous materials that are easily accessible to groundwater and soil.Lead, cadmium and lithium are harmful to human health.We can reduce the risk of exposure to these chemicals by recycling our phones.-This center provides some tips and tricks to keep the waste low, reducing the need for recycling.-As I mentioned above, many places accept second-hand electronic products for money.There are a lot of interesting details about maximizing this potential in this center.-How-Incorporate more "green" practices into your life.50 Eco--"Green" consumer networkparadise.All green links!