| Technology, electronics and paper, oh my! A guide for recycling, donations, e-waste... RECYCLING RESOURCES E-Waste What is electronic waste?
Why recycle? Most consumer electronics contain valuable materials like copper, gold and zinc, which can and should be recycled. Increasing the recycling rate of all electronic devices is not only imperative for protecting public health, but also for conserving natural resources. The challenge for California and the rest of the planet is educating consumers, developing a convenient infrastructure and covering the costs. Where can you safely dispose of your used electronic goods? Goodwill retail stores and attended donation sites are accepting used TV's, laptop computers, computer monitors and cell phones (in any condition). These items contain hazardous materials that require special care for disposal. Goodwill has been certified by the State of California to collect electronic waste from California residents. Batteries Walmart: As you enter the store they have a drop off box for used household batteries and cell phones. Or contact your local disposal company and they may have a drop-off location. OSH (Orchard Supply Hardware): Take all your old batteries (dry cell and rechargeable), they also take old fluorescent light bulbs and cell phones. Cell Phones Californians Against Waste: On July 1, 2005, two new CAW sponsored electronic waste recycling laws went into effect in California. AB 2901 requires retailers to take-back and recycle old cell phones, and AB 1125 requires retailers to take-back and recycle rechargeable batteries. Contact your cell phone carrier to recycle your old phone. Cell Phones for Soldiers: Donate your old cell phones for free talk time for our soldiers (serving all branches of the US Military), they provide free postage-paid mailers. Call2Recyle: Recycle rechargeable batteries and cell phones. Find all locations by city/zip code (Apple Retail Store, Best Buy, Home Depot, Cingular Wireless, CompUSA, Fry's Electronics, K-Mart, others - see listing for exact locations) Earth911: Making every day Earth Day. Recycling centers and other information. Recycle for California: County of Sacramento residents. This website allows consumers to receive money for old cell phones online or locate a drop off location in their area. Eyeglasses Recycling Lions Club, Folsom City Lions Club Donates new and used eyeglasses to the Folsom Project for the Visually Impaired, who clean, adjust and ship them all over the world |
| DONATIONS FOR A GOOD CAUSE American Cancer Society 916-484-0227 American Cancer Society Discover Shop 916-786-7773 AMVETS - National Service Foundation, Vehicle Donation Program, 877-999-8322 Disabled American Veterans 800-238-8387 El Dorado Food Bank 530-621-9950 Goodwill Donations are accepted at all Goodwill retail stores & trailer sites Loaves & Fishes 1400 North C Street, Sacramento. See Needs List. National Foundation for the Treatment of Abused Children 916-331-1555 PEACE for Families (Roseville) 916-773-7273 Sacramento Association for the Retarded 916-737-3433 or 800-421-9442 Provides free household donation pick-up of usable clothing or household items Sacramento Food Bank Services 916-456-1980 Items needed most include men's work and dress clothing, men's shoes (work and sport type), children's clothing Salvation Army 1-800-SA-TRUCK Snowline Hospice Thrift Stores Folsom 916-984-5853, Cameron Park 530-676-8708, Placerville 530-621-1802 Twin Lakes Food Bank 916-985-6232 United Cancer Research Society 800-443-4224 WEAVE Sacramento 916-554-2400, Carmichael 916-481-6376 Let me know your favorite donation site! |
| SOFTWARE CardScan CardScan is a desktop device that quickly and accurately scans the printed information from business cards into the correct fields of a powerfully searchable, highly compatible electronic address book. NeatReceipts The NeatReceipts SCANALIZER is a scanner and software solution that helps you get rid of the paper clutter and get organized on your PC. It converts everyday papers into digital format and stores them neatly on your computer. Its Deductible If you donate clothing, toys, furniture or other household items to charity and want to get the biggest possible tax deduction, don't just guess what your donations are worth use ItsDeductible. (Included with Turbo Tax) |
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