You got a new gadget for Christmas, and now the old one sits idle on the shelf. Too lazy to figure out how to recycle it ...

Smart lights are a great replacement for older lighting systems. Before you throw away your old light bulbs, though, you should know that these items are often recyclable. Disposing of old light bulbs ...

Collect all used batteries until you can bring them to a special recycling collection site. Ordinary single-use alkaline and carbon-zinc batteries are considered non-hazardous and safe to place in the ...

Whether you have an old phone languishing in a desk drawer or a broken laptop gathering dust in the back of a closet, there will never be a better time to dispose of it. There’s a good chance your ...

Before you throw paint away, consider recycling or donating it if it's still good. Many states let you dry out and throw away old latex paint, but double-check with your town. Oil paint is a household ...

As tech lovers, we all need to make a greater effort to be responsible for our aging devices. After all, not everyone is aware of just how damaging e-waste can be for the environment, especially in ...

If you’ve ever wondered how to dispose of paint or where to throw away old paint cans, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that 868 million gallons of architectural paint are sold annually in the United ...

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