To counter the problem of pollution, recycling is vital. The earth gets more polluted every day with the garbage that gets tossed out, this includes electronic items. Electronics are made mostly of plastic and metal, thus they don’t break down and can quickly begin to damage the earth. Computers, cell phones, and all other electronic items have to be stripped down so that the parts can be reused to help preserve the environment. This is called e-cycling. Below you'll find a list of links to sites with information on eCycling, as well as sites that accept electronics for ecycling.

• eCycling Definition: Definition of eCycling and what it entails.

• eCycling Central: Allows you to click on a state and find all the eCycling centers that are available.

• eCycle Tools: Information for companies who want to start eCycling. It has information about programs, tools, and other resources.

• Energy Star Page: Explains the reasons behind eCycling and the benefits it offers.

• Green Monster eCycle: A business in Connecticut which specializes in electronic recycling.

• EcoATM: Homepage of a special ATM that automatically accepts electronics for recycling purposes.

• eCycling in Washington: Washington state government page with information about eCycling as well as places to do it. 

• E-Waste: A .pdf file that lists some of the common types of electronics that are recycled. Also shows how not recycling can hurt the environment.

• Consumer eCycling: A .pdf file discussing how consumers use eCycling to help the environment.

•  Oregon eCycles: Explains how the state of Oregon supports eCycling and how they conduct it.

• eCycling Brochure: Discusses how businesses can begin eCycling to help the environment.

• Advantage eCycling: A business that not only recycles electronics but also offers similar services.

• eCycling America: Company that recycles things like cell phones, computers, microwaves, and other common electronic problems.

• eCycle Washington: Site for a Washington company that helps people recycle their electronic devices.

• NCER: The homepage for the National Center for Electronics Recycling, an organization that helps people find places to recycle their electronic items.

• Best Buy: Section of the Best Buy site that does electronics recycling.

• Electronic Recycling: Has information about eCycling as well as a map to the location of some centers.

• Creative Recycling: Provides information about electronics recycling from experts on the subject.

• MRM eCycling: Another site for a company that operates electronic recycling centers.

• Earth 911: Discusses what can be recycled and where their facilities can be found.

• The Electronics Recycling Super Guide: Article that discusses why eCycling should be done, where it should be done, what laws apply to it, and the best places to do it.

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