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30,000 Tonne Challenge Contest now closed, check out the winners! Return-It Electronics Locations Find the Return-It Electronics collection site nearest you. Electronics Drop-Off Events Find special scheduled events in your area for dropping off end-of-life electronics. What's Accepted and What's Not It is important for both consumers and industry to be aware of which products are, and are not, part of the Return-It Electronics program. Electronics Recycling Fees Information regarding the Environmental Handling Fee (EHF) that is levied on newly-sold electronics products regulated within the program. Large Volume Generators Information for businesses and large organizations that need to recycle large quantities of electronics on a regular basis. Data Security Proper disposal of bank statements, personal identification numbers, and other sensitive information requires shredding. The same principle holds true for the disposal of digital data. Before you bring your computer to a Return-It depot to be recycled please ensure that you have wiped your personal data from the hard-drive. The Electronics Recycling Process Information on what happens to collected equipment and the materials derived from them. Also contains links to the primary recyclers' websites. Reuse or Recycle? Want a responsible solution for getting rid of old, no longer used televisions, computers, monitors and printers? E-Stewardship: Taking Responsibility in the Information Age The Basel Action Network (BAN) has created a 12-minute film on the subject of e-waste export and dumping. Frequently Asked Questions for Consumers Answers to the most common questions asked by electronics users about the new Return-It Electronics recycling program.

What's Up in Electronics Users (Consumers)... Return-It Electronics Phase 2 Program Expansion What's Accepted and What's Not Examples of which products currently are and are not part of the Return-It Electronics program. Collection Sites & Services NOW ON-LINE! Find out where to return your unwanted electronics. Services for Large Volume Generators Information for organizations who recycle large quantities of unwanted, end-of-life electronics. Data Security Keep your personal information safe! Be sure to wipe your drives clean before returning your old electronics for recycling.