Every retailer that takes back rechargeable batteries, most likely accepts mobile phones, as do most wireless providers. For computers, cameras, televisions and other it's worthwhile to do a little homework because some stores charge fees depending on item and brand. Check out Best Buy, Staples and Office Depot to see what's the best fit. Some places, like Radio Shack, have trade-in programs where you can receive store credit for your old gadgets. Click here for information on other stores that take computers, cell phones and other e-waste. |
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| Throughout the year, you can also try taking them to one of the following locations: |
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| Alliance Computer Exchange |
| Alliance Computer Exchange will pay 3 cents a pound for all computer equipment and electronics brought into their location at 67 W. Vine St. Alliance - (330) 821-0500 or (330) 454-2020. They will also accept computer monitors and televisions for a small fee. Contact ACE for a complete list of all items they will accept. |
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| Gale's RECYCLE IT, LLC |
Gale's RECYCLE IT will accept computer and computer accessories (all parts of a computer except monitors) free of charge. Items can be dropped off between 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday and 8:00am to 12:00pm, Saturdays at 354 Florence Ave, Dover, Ohio. For additional information contact Gales RECYCLE IT at 330-343-1555 or visit www.galesrecycleit.com. |
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| Wilkshire.net |
Wilkshire.net now is accepting electronic waste. Working and broken computers, laptop computers, monitors (both CRT and LCD type), printers and cell phones will be accepted. Computers that are Windows XP or newer and cell phones will be accepted free of charge. Older computers, CRT monitors and printers will be charged a $5.00 fee each to help offset processing fees. |
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Items can be dropped off between 10:00am and 6:00pm. Monday through Friday at 387 Edgebrook Rd NE (south of Interstate 77, exit at State Route 212, turn left on Route 212 to Edgebrook, turn right). For additional information contact Wilkshire.net at (888) 404-5440 or visit www.wilkshire.net. |
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| ComputersAgain |
ComputersAgain is one of over 450 nonprofit computer refurbishes
operating in the US today that accepts old computers
and sells them to help Northeast Ohio families
acquire the education and tools needed to gain
marketable skills in computer technology. Computers Again is a program of the Goodwill Industries of Greater
Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. and is
located at 408 9th SW, Canton, Ohio 44707.
They can be reached at 330-445-1101 or
through e-mail at computersagaininfo@goodwillcanton.org. |
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| eTek |
eTek Computer Services, located in Massillon takes in computers, monitors, printers, computer accessories, stereo equipment, speakers, games consoles and many other electronics. e-Tek strips down the equipment and takes the metals, plastics and different parts to recycling centers. |
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The electronics are removed and used if there is life left in them, and if there is no life left, they are shipped out to a recycling center for electronics. e-Tek also tries to donate a portion of their equipment to less fortunate, lower income people. e-Tek is located at 3643 Lincoln Way E., Massillon, Ohio 44646. e-Tek can be reached at 330-494-4933 or at 866-766-6441 or through e-mail at recycle@etekunited.com. |
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| Recycle Rebuild Restore Project |
| The Recycled Rebuild Restore Project is a not-for-profit program designed to help improve the local community by providing job skills training, technology recycling and technology based assistance to low income families and the organizations that serve them. Businesses and individuals donate their outdated or unwanted computers and related technology devices to the Recycle Rebuild Restore project through participating agencies. |
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| For more information send an e-mail to recycled@e-wooster.com or call them at 330-439-1897. Check out their website for more information and to download a donation form. |
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