Recycling is the best option when your used tech is beyond repair.
In 2014, New York State passed the Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act
Manufacturers must provide E-Waste recycling services that are:
Free
Convenient
Under this law, the following items are considered "E-Waste":
Televisions
Computers
Computer Peripherals
Small Electronic Equipment
Small Scale Servers
Why does this matter?
The Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act matters, because it places the responsibility of recycling in the hands of users, and makes E-Waste recyling more accessible for most users. This guarantees a minimization of the amount of E-Waste produced in New York state.
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An "electronic waste recycling facility" is a facility at which the materials, components or commodities contained in electronic waste are separated, dismantled or processed for the purpose of preparing the materials, components or commodities for use or reuse in new products or components thereof. This supports the circular economy in which materials already in the use are repurposed!