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Verizon Helping to Recycle Electronic Waste

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Go Green

Verizon Wireless had quite a line of people to deal with this past week. People were not lining up for their latest product though; they were there to dispose of their old and outdated products. Verizon Wireless’ Wilmington Call Center … Continue reading →

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Electronics Recycling Taking off in Washington

Posted on July 20, 2011 by computerusage

Washington launched their electronics recycling program in early 2009. Since then, over one hundred million pounds of used electronics have been recycled. In just a little over two years, Washington has greatly decreased the amount of electronics waste headed for … Continue reading →

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California E-waste Law Hits 1 Billion Pound Mark

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Go Green

Mountains of obsolete monitors, broken TVs and out-of-date laptops which used to be stacked up in attics and garages have helped California hit a milestone. California’s e-waste program has just hit the 1 billion pounds mark. That is by far … Continue reading →

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General Rules for Recycling Electronics

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Go Green

It is a cold, hard fact in our ever-changing technological landscape. Our various electronic gadgets become obsolete practically as quickly as we buy them. That creates a need to properly recycle these items, so they don’t end up in our … Continue reading →

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How dangerous is that Old Computer?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Go Green

So, you’ve installed all new computer systems in your company? That’s great, now how are you planning to handle the old systems? These monitors and CRTs you are planning to throw out contain up to four pounds worth of lead. … Continue reading →

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