Office Depot's Tech Recycling Program

Office Depot is making it relatively easy to be "green" and recycle your old computer equipment and electronics. Their tech recycling program allows consumers to purchase a large ($15), medium ($10), or small ($5) box and fill it with as many acceptable tech items as will fit. You then drop it off at an Office Depot store and they will forward the items to the appropriate recycling center.

Not only are cell phones, computer equipment, and other tech items jamming America's land-fills (and potentially leaking dangerous mercury and other elements into the earth), but getting rid of electronics can be a pain in the neck. In my area, for instance, the city only accepts such items twice a year. Office Depot makes being responsible easier. For more information on the Office Depot Tech Recycling Plan, visit their Web site.

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