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
You'd never guess this sweet home theater came from mostly recycled parts
Laptop recycling made easy
Chargers and wires can be recycled, too
Yes, you should recycle your old camera
TV recycling is possible
Why can't I just throw my old devices and batteries away?

Content: Make sure to back up anything you want off the device -- photos, videos, songs -- and then perform a factory reset. Don't worry, we'll give you pointers on wiping your device in the sections on phones, laptops and cameras below. All those dead batteries
There are a couple ways you can properly dispose of the single-use and rechargeable batteries (like AA, AAA and D-cell) that are common in flashlights, toys and other household electronics. Whole Foods, Home Depot, Lowe's and Staples all have free drop-off spots for dead batteries. I suggest collecting your used batteries in a container and taking them in once it's full. You could also check out Earth911, a website that helps you find the nearest recycling location based on the battery type you need to dispose of (for instance, alkaline, button cell, lithium, zinc-air). Call2Recycle can also help you find places to recycle your batteries. E-waste can have a second life after professional recyclers extract copper and other valuable materials. Sims Recycling Solutions
How to recycle phones
Phones and their batteries are some of the easiest electronics to recycle, according to Call2Recycle. Remember to transfer any data and photos on your old phone to a new phone, or otherwise save your photos before performing a factory reset.