E-Keepers

Are you an E-Keeper?

You might be an E-Keeper if you have at least one of these: unused computer, non-functional keyboard, old television, dead remote control, or a non-operating cell phone.

E-Keepers like to hang on to obsolete electronic gadgets. Even though they no longer provide the function they once did, there is a glimmer of hope that someday, somehow, these obsolete electronics will return some value to the owner.

We push the old electronics aside as we get faster, newer, sexier models. We know the out-dated items don't belong in landfills. Many E-Keepers do not see an alternate solution other than tucking it away and forgetting about it.

I visited with Ursula Garbien of Electronic Disposal Technologies, Inc. about how a consumer can dispose of outdated electronic items. She told me that the consumer brings the materials to the local site where they are weighed. The consumer generally pays a price per pound for the safe disposal of the electronic goods. Neighborhoods can get together to arrange for a clean-up day with local pick-up.

Companies like this are generally regional because of the cost of transportation. Ask around to learn who offers this kind of service in your area. Develop a plan for your household and/or business to safely dispose of your old, unused electronics. Your E-Keeping days may be drawing to a close.

Do you have a policy or practice to avoid being an E-Keeper? Share your experience in the comments section at the end of this blog posting

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Comments

[Diane]

Ellen, What a timely subject. I was just looking at my own box of electronic wires. After reading your blog, I decided I wouldn't know, what wire went with what product. I got rid of anything I couldn't identify. I feel better already.