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This article was co-authored by Kathryn Kellogg. Kathryn Kellogg is the founder of goingzerowaste.com, a lifestyle website dedicated to breaking eco-friendly living down into a simple step-by-step process with lots of positivity and love. She's the author of 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste and spokesperson for plastic-free living for National Geographic. There are 16 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 2,968 times. Electronics should not be thrown in the trash because they contain harmful chemicals that can seep into the ground, pollute freshwater supplies, and kill plant life. That being said, if you've got a bunch of electronics that you don't use anymore or are broken, you should recycle them. Before you recycle any of your electronics, it's recommended that you wipe any storage or hard drives so that people can't access confidential or personal information. Once your electronics are wiped, you can take them to a recycler, donate them, or sell them for a profit.