Spring Cleaning: Where to Recycle Computers and Printers for Free

Old technology can be really hard to get rid of. Whether it's a decades-old laptop, desktop or printer sitting around your home, you could probably use the space it's taking up. And there are easy and sustainable options for disposing of these if you're doing any spring cleaning right now. Worldwide, people are throwing away about five times more gadgets than are being recycled, according to a UN report last year. But throwing away your old devices is actually illegal, and can draw large fines in some states. Recycling computers and printers can be as easy as bringing them to major retailers like Best Buy, Office Depot and Staples. Some stores will even give you credit for offloading your old devices, as hard as it is to let go of them. Here's what you need to know about recycling your old tech. For more, learn how to recycle your old phones. What to do before recycling your old computers Wherever you choose to take or mail in your items to be recycled, you'll want to protect your ... Read full article.