Recycle the Ringer

A week ago Gil's cell-phone "broke". Well... actually someone hit it with a 4 iron. But that's another story. The giving season recently ended and I'm sure many of you have old cell-phones, computer monitors, and TVs to get rid of. Did you know that it's actually illegal to throw those out?

Luckily, it's easy to recycle most items. In some cities, such as Kirkland, you call a number and leave the items at your curb for special pickup. In Seattle, and across the US, they have TAKE IT BACK programs where you bring the electronics to a drop-off station. These include places you probably go every weekend such-as Staples, Office Depot and Best-Buy.

What if you're feeling lazy, or want contribute to a good cause by doing it? Cell-phones can be mailed FOR FREE at ECOMOTO. Schools can even fundraise by going door-to-door to collect old phones. If you want to support the troops, send your used phones to cellphonesforsoldiers.com.

For more resources on electronics recycling go here.