How to Recycle Home Appliances

Modern home appliances have made life easier for everyone. From state-of-the-art refrigerators and laundry appliances to home electronics, cooking, cleaning and home entertainment has become easier due to these modern conveniences. What happens to out-of-date and broken home appliances, however? Whether you have a broken home appliance you need to dispose of or would like to upgrade to a newer one, it is important to recycle your home appliances to avoid having them sit in a landfill.

Things You'll Need

• Old home appliances
• Local newspaper
• Internet connection

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Instructions

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  Find working home appliances a new home. If your old home appliance is still in working condition (and sometimes when it's not) you can often sell or give the appliance away to someone who needs it. Call your local thrift store or post an ad online or in your local newspaper to see if there is anyone who would like your old home appliance. By finding a new owner, your old home appliance can provide years of use for another household.

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  Trade your home appliance in for a new model. Many manufacturers offer the ability to trade in your old home appliances when you purchase a new model from the same company. Contact the manufacturer of the appliance you currently own to find out if your appliance is eligible for a trade-in on a newer model.

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  Get more information about product recycling. There are several online services to help you find information about recycling in your area, including home appliance recycling. You can also get in contact with a local recycling center. Enter recycling information into your search box to find one that works for you.

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  Research your city's specific regulations regarding the recycling of electronic devices. Electronic devices, including televisions, stereos and computers require special attention when recycling. Many cities even have specific regulations about when and how electronics can be recycled.