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Recycle Your PC the Right Way


Keep It or Recycle It?
If your system still works, the best move is to donate it to a family member or local charity. Earth 911 (earth911.org), the CEA's myGreenElectronics.org, and the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org) all have resources for finding a donation center in your area. But if the system's truly farkakte, be responsible and recycle it. Here's how to get it ready for retirement.—Next: Steps 1-3 >

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1) BACK UP YOUR FILES

2) WIPE YOUR HARD DRIVE CLEAN

3) SALVAGE WHAT YOU CAN
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4) FIND A REPUTABLE RECYCLING LOCATION

5) SPREAD THE WORD

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