I am totally embracing the concept of Spring Cleaning. Besides, the weather forecast has 70's and 80's for the first time in forever, Spring must be here, right? I read a statement the other day about someone not being a slave to your things. He went into a heavy description of how things require a spot, and you have to tend to that thing (either by upkeep, using it, dusting it, or storing it). The less things you have, the less spots you have to find, and the less time you'll spend tending to that item! Maybe I just need to embrace Marie Kondo's method of holding each item, and if it sparks joy, I get to keep it. If not, out it goes.
Being a good steward of our land, I just don't want to throw it all away. I'll donate a good bit of it to charity, and maybe I'll hold a garage sale in a month or two. But my old VCR? No one wants that. Can't I just throw it away?
I came across an OLD pamphlet (back from Governor Ehrlich days) about recycling e-waste. It's not surprising that consumer electronics are rapidly finding their way into our landfills. Sometimes, these items can contain toxic materials such as lead, mercury, cadmium and chromium. This old brochure says the average computer can contain between 4 and 7 pounds of lead. They're much lighter now, but it makes me wonder what other funky chemicals are in there.
Good news is, Anne Arundel County has us covered. E-waste is accepted at any recycling center.
Being a good steward of our land, I just don't want to throw it all away. I'll donate a good bit of it to charity, and maybe I'll hold a garage sale in a month or two. But my old VCR? No one wants that. Can't I just throw it away?
I came across an OLD pamphlet (back from Governor Ehrlich days) about recycling e-waste. It's not surprising that consumer electronics are rapidly finding their way into our landfills. Sometimes, these items can contain toxic materials such as lead, mercury, cadmium and chromium. This old brochure says the average computer can contain between 4 and 7 pounds of lead. They're much lighter now, but it makes me wonder what other funky chemicals are in there.
Good news is, Anne Arundel County has us covered. E-waste is accepted at any recycling center.
When you visit their website, it also has a list of private recyclers that will accept other items. With addresses, phone numbers and some email addresses. I think that's pretty cool too!
So while it may seem so much easier to just get a large box or garbage bag and throw them away, please do the right thing. Take them to the Recycling Center and feel great about your good deed. AND as an added bonus, you're space is all cleaned out and organized now, right? Happy Spring Cleaning!
So while it may seem so much easier to just get a large box or garbage bag and throw them away, please do the right thing. Take them to the Recycling Center and feel great about your good deed. AND as an added bonus, you're space is all cleaned out and organized now, right? Happy Spring Cleaning!
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