How to Recycle Motherboards
Take your motherboards to an e-waste recycling center., Take your motherboards to a major retail chain that specializes in computers and electronics.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Take your motherboards to an e-waste recycling center.
An e-waste recycling center will responsibly break down the motherboard and safely dispose of the parts that contain toxic waste.
Visit the "Techsoup" website provided to you in the Sources section of this article, then click on either the "Earth911" or "Dell-Goodwill Reconnect" links on the web page to find e-waste recycling centers in your area.
If you do not have Internet access, find the nearest e-waste recycling center by calling Earth911 at 1-800-253-2687.
Currently, there is no telephone contact information for Dell-Goodwill Reconnect. -
Step 2: Take your motherboards to a major retail chain that specializes in computers and electronics.
Many major retail stores will recycle your motherboards either for free or for a small fee.
Examples of participating retail chains that will recycle your motherboards are Best Buy and Staples.
Detailed Guide
An e-waste recycling center will responsibly break down the motherboard and safely dispose of the parts that contain toxic waste.
Visit the "Techsoup" website provided to you in the Sources section of this article, then click on either the "Earth911" or "Dell-Goodwill Reconnect" links on the web page to find e-waste recycling centers in your area.
If you do not have Internet access, find the nearest e-waste recycling center by calling Earth911 at 1-800-253-2687.
Currently, there is no telephone contact information for Dell-Goodwill Reconnect.
Many major retail stores will recycle your motherboards either for free or for a small fee.
Examples of participating retail chains that will recycle your motherboards are Best Buy and Staples.
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