Did you know that over 700 chemicals are used in the manufacturing of a typical PC, including toxic materials such as lead, mercury, cadmium, etc?  Don't throw them in the landfill, RECYCLE.  Companies such as Zentech will recycle them.  Check out Zentech in the links section.

Did you know?
Every 2,000 pounds of paper recycled saves enough energy to heat the average home for six months!

What drug habit do we all need to break? The Bite The habit of chucking unused medication. When we flush meds down drains or send them to landfills, they can make their way into rivers and even drinking water. Safer disposal is just what the doc ordered. The Benefits Not turning fish into addicts. The U.S. Geological Service found that more than 80% of sampled rivers tested positive for meds like antibiotics, birth control hormones, and antidepressants. Less drugged-out drinking water. Trace amounts of pharmaceuticals end up in our taps (and bottled water, since 40% of bottled is just repackaged tap water) because most treatment plants aren't designed to filter them out. Helping people who can't afford meds. More than 20 states have programs that'll take unused drugs and redistribute them. Personally Speaking We take unused meds to our local pharmacies whenever we have to pick up a prescription (sadly, it doesn't mean we get a discount). Wanna Try? Starfish Project - takes donations of certain meds by mail and distributes them to people in need. Earth 911 - enter your zip and the word medication to find nearby drop sites for unused pills. SMARxT Disposal - disposal options for those who don't have a nearby drop-spot. Green Pharmacy Program - join its campaign to push for proper disposal facilities in your area. Drug Repository Programs - check with your local Department of Health or Board of Pharmacy. Pharmacies - some pharmacies (such as many Rite Aids) offer safe drug disposal programs; check with yours.

What To Recycle

Material	Exceptions	Notes
Unbroken glass containers Clear is the most valuable. Lids can go with metal.	Ceramics, pyrex, tablware, windows, lightbulbs, mirrors. Broken glass is hard to sort.	Only bottle glass is acceptable. Ceramics contaminate glass. Glass is normally color sorted for recycling.
Clean dry newspapers & newspaper inserts	Rubber bands, plastic bags, product samples, water, dirt, mold or other contamination.	Pack newspapers tightly in large brown grocery sacks or tie with natural twine. Keep dry.
Empty metal cans, caps, lids, bands and foil	Full cans, spray cans unless instructed, cans with paint or hazardous waste.	Metals can be recycled again and again.
Plastic stamped #1 or #2 Some areas only accept clear plastic or certain shapes.	Plastic types #3, #4, #5, #6 or especially #7. Caps are usually a different type from the bottle - toss if unmarked.	Even a small amount of the wrong type of plastic can ruin a melt. Much plastic collected for recycling is actually landfilled.
Plastic stamped #3	Avoid. Contaminates other plastic recyling.	Toxic, especially if burned, see here.
Grocery bags, most clear plastic bags especially if marked #2 or #4. Also in many places bubble wrap and padded bubble envelopes.	Paper, water, dirt, mold or other contamination.	Reduce your need; reuse bags until they're torn. Use old bags to pick up dog waste. Many grocery stores have a barrel for recycling old bags. Since most of this gets mixed with sawdust to make plastic wood, padded bubble envelopes are OK (though not everyone knows this).
Mixed paper: junk mail, magazines, photocopies, computer printouts, cereal/shoe boxes, etc. (some places also take corrugated cardboard and phone books)	Stickers, napkins, tissues, waxed paper, milk cartons, carbon paper, laminated paper (fast food wraps, some food bags, drink boxes, foil), neon paper, thermal fax paper. Any wet or food stained paper.	When in doubt, throw it out. Paper fiber can be recycled about 7 times before it gets too small. Plastic window envelopes are ok.
"Paper" milk cartons	Rinse quickly & fully open top. These are NOT acceptable in many recycling programs, due to contamination, odor, and the thin plastic liner.	See www.recyclecartons.com. Often cartons are "recycled" via composting.
Scrap aluminum such as lawn chairs, window frames and pots	Metal parts attracted to magnets. Non-metal parts.	Aluminum is not attracted to magnets.
There is no need to remove labels or bands from cans and bottles. Clean only enough to prevent odors. Do not recycle containers with traces of hazardous materials. Do not recycle dirty or food stained paper.

Motor oil (never dump into storm drains) and Tires.	Call your garbage company, local quick-lube, tire shop or call 1-800-MOTOROIL. Old oil and old tires are serious problems.
Automotive batteries, sealed lead/gel-cell batteries	Keep lead out of the environment; take to an automotive or security dealer for recycling or trade in.
Rechargeable batteries (cordless phone, camcorder, shaver, portable appliance, computer, etc.)	Call 1-800-8BATTERY for information. Throw alkaline and heavy duty batteries in trash unless prohibited (See California Universal Waste Note. Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries contain toxins, please recycle.
Laser/Ink printer cartridges	Send to one of the many recyclers or refillers.
Household toxics (paints, oils, solvents, pesticides, cleaners)	Call your garbage company for advice. Do not dump into storm drains.
Computers, eyeglasses, household goods	Donate to charity. Give to a repair shop.
This is world's shortest comprehensive USA/Canada recycling guide. Contains generalizations; local procedures may differ. From the Consumer Recycling Guide, "www.obviously.COM/recycle/". ©1997-2006 Evergreen Industries. Remember: Unless you buy recycled products, you are not recycling.