Title: Recycle your old laptops, phones, cameras and batteries for free. Here's how - CNET
Headings: Recycle your old laptops, phones, cameras and batteries for free. Here's how
Recycle your old laptops, phones, cameras and batteries for free. Here's how
On Earth Day, don't throw away your old electronics even if you've upgraded to new devices. Here's what to do.
What should I do before I get rid of my device?
All those dead batteries
How to recycle phones
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Chargers and wires can be recycled, too
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TV recycling is possible
Why can't I just throw my old devices and batteries away?

Content: These materials can cause damage to human kidneys, the blood and the nervous system, according to a blog post by Ilene Lubell, president of the Mayer Metals Corporation, which recycles old electronics for businesses. When electronics are incorrectly dumped or thrown away, those toxins can leak into landfills, groundwater supply and vaporize into the atmosphere when heated, according to Lubell. Now playing: Watch this: Recycle your old tech
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There are a number of eco-friendly ways to dispose of old electronics that could potentially help people in need or in underserved communities. It's important to note that disposal protocol can differ by device. Behind the scenes, devices are recycled, refurbished or redistributed. Sometimes they're mined for parts or melted down to extract the rare earth materials within. Apple's Material Recovery Lab in Texas uses robots to dismantle iPhones at a rate of 200 devices per hour. Get out there, and get recycling!