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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 20 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 31,246 times. Getting rid of old phones, computers, or tablets isn’t as easy as just tossing them in the trash. In fact, in many states, throwing away old electronics is illegal. Because they contain hazardous substances like lead and mercury, electronics need to be disposed of properly. [