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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[If you are a Costco Member (and perhaps even if you are not, I'm not sure) you can go to the following site:<br><br><a href="http://www.greensight.com/CostcoTrades/Common/equiptypes.aspx?SiteXfrMsg=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.greensight.com/CostcoTrades/Common/equiptypes.aspx?SiteXfrMsg=1</a><br><br>They will give you a Costco gift card if you send in computers, PDAs, Cameras, and other gadgets. CRT monitors, printers, and fax machines can be sent in but no gift card is given.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[ahow628]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 22nd 2008 2:25PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[Call your local Girl Scout Council (www.gsusa.org) and find out if they are recycling computer ink catridges. They only make a few pennies but it helps!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[momma bear]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 22nd 2008 3:38PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[Remember to remove all contacts from those cells before donating them, and and saved text's. A factory restore should make this quick.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fulvite]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 16th 2008 12:11PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[Great info we all can use.  Good article with great links.<br>Thanks]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Smokey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 19th 2007 8:51PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[That was great info...!!Stuff we NEED to know.<br><br>Lori<br>www.lalalips.com<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[lori]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 19th 2007 9:08PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[HOW do I "thoroughly erase the data on (my) hard drive", when it has crashed?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fonya]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 19th 2007 9:37PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[How do you actually thoroughly erase the data in your hard drive to be sure no one can retrieve it. I have everything on my computer from shopping lists to social security number, bank accounts, credit card numbers, passcodes, etc. Thanks]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 19th 2007 10:26PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[Popular Mechanics  just had an artical on that last month. They said to take the drive out, drill holes in it and then sandpaper the face.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 19th 2007 11:22PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[All the old discarded cell phones are on e-bay]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ilene]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 19th 2007 11:23PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[I checked out the return policy for my old computer. The company expected it to be more intact. I had upgraded some of the hardware and would need to put back the old stuff to return it. I also had gutted it pretty good when I bought a new one. Keeping the hard drive. Taking what is left of the old one to a thrift store. it will be up to them to do what they want with it.Read the recycle policy carefully and don't throw out any parts in case you might need them later.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kristina]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 19th 2007 11:41PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[Good one Fonya!  I have always wondered that as well...!!!!!!!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jennifer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 20th 2007 12:12AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[If you live near Lane County in Oregon, you can give ANY electronics to NextStep Recycling (2101 W. 10th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402).  They have a zero waste model for reusing and recycling.  If computers can be refurbished, they are gifted to underserved community members or sold very cheaply (with a warranty) in their thrift store.  They are a nonprofit organization that is committed to bridging the digital divide and protecting the environment.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mindy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 20th 2007 12:12AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[ummmmmmmm...........airhead  that i am, i gave my pc to friend(?) and less than a month later someone tried to get into my checking account!  thank heavens for their security!<br>(i had paid him once by check!)]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[judi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 20th 2007 12:45AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[I seen at my local verizon store a recycling bin set up for cell phones that got towards helping battered women. I am not exactly sure how but it seems worth checking out.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[bybeecrystal]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 20th 2007 1:07AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[I seen a recycling bin at my local verizon dealer for old cell phones. The sign said the cell phones go towards helping battered women. I didn't find out just how, but I am going to definitly going to!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[crystal]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 20th 2007 12:56AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[The cellphones are activated for emergency use (911) and distributed to battered women for added security.  That way they can contact the police immediately if necessary.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[justme]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2009 5:45PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[TO CRYSTAL--- ITS NOT SEEN ITS SAW  THE LEAST YOU CAN DO IS USE PROPER ENGLISH    ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darlene]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 20th 2007 1:12AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[I accidently erased everything on my hard drive by pressing f10.  I believe that would work when wanting to recycle a computer.  ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[xyla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 20th 2007 1:50AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[Darlene  -  Your point would be stronger if you didn't shout at poor Crystal, and if you yourself did not make a punctuation error.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[rwm]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 20th 2007 1:45AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2007/04/19/how-to-recycle-dead-gadgets/</guid><description><![CDATA[When I used f10 to erase the hard drive it brought the computer back the way it was the day I bought it.  All the icons that was on then were back on the computer.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[xyla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 20th 2007 1:54AM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
