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Erie County's Computer Recycling program reuses and recycles computer and electronic components, such as metal and plastic, and assures that hazardous materials found in electronic equipment are properly handled and disposed. If you have any questions or you are interested in participating, call Erie County at 858-6370 or email us at recycle@erie.gov.
Erie County holds several computer recycling events every year. If you need more information, or you are interested in participating call 858-6370 for more details.
For information on where to recycle computer and electronics equipment, send an e-mail to recycle@erie.gov or call 858-6996
Plug-In To eCycling with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a partnership between EPA and consumer electronics manufacturers, retailers, and service providers that offers you more opportunities to donate or recycle - to "eCycle" - your used electronics.
Many manufacturers and retailers have already committed to collecting, reusing, or recycling old electronics. For more information:
http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/partnerships/plugin/partners.htm
Home Depot has announced a recycling program for CFLs. To find out more go to: http://www6.homedepot.com/ecooptions/stage/pdf/cfl_recycle.pdf
You can also donate your old cell phones to be recycled! Cell phones can be donated to the Erie County Sheriff's Department to be reused by community organizations for 911 emergency use. In addition, Erie County Department of Environment and Planning and the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library have teamed up to recycle old cell phones.
Many Erie County Libraries are now recycling old cell phones, please contact your local library to find out if they are participating.
PC Magazine has put together a guide to show you how to recycle your used electronics through manufacturers, your local electronics stores, and online trade-in programs that offer you cash or gift cards.
The Electronics Recycling Superguide
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