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Along the
same lines, my answering machine died last weekend and I don’t know what to do
with it. It could probably be
fixed (new power supply, or whatever part got fried) but would likely cost more
than buying a new one. I know it’s
not illegal to throw it away – but does it count as “electronics?” It has a micro-cassette
tape, and one of those transformer plugs.
Several
people have told me to go digital – we’re using the computer “phone tools”
right now but that means the computer’s on all the time….which is the best
choice? (besides the if-it’s-important-they’ll-call-back
method – won’t work for my mom!) Terri -----Original
Message----- I have
been accumulating broken telephones, a turntable, televisions and
computers for a few years now because I couldn't bear throwing them away. I know
computers and televisions (to some degree) are getting more and more recycling
publicity. As for
telephones and turntables, or other miscellaneous electronic household
equipment- is there anything in these appliances that anyone would want?
I.e., would a scrap metal dealer have any interest? Besides contributing
to landfill space, is there any negative reason (like hazardous components) to
throw them away? I don't
think the plastic is of value to anyone anywhere- it can't be recycled
yet, I don't think. Plastic probably makes up most of these
products. So.....??? Perhaps
a worthwhile project for a recycling organization with extra funds (if they
exist!) would be to employ skilled labor to fix broken appliances as another
landfill diversion option. If they can't fix it, maybe something else can
be made from the materials, and sold as "recycled art". E.g.,
clocks made from circuit boards, planters made from plastic parts, etc. I
appreciate any insight on recyclability of subcomponents of household
electronics.. Laura
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