How Do I Dispose of a Broken Printer

Anyone can take seven or fewer computers (desktops, laptops and tablets), monitors, TVs and printers at a time to participating Oregon E-Cycles collection sites for free recycling.

Can you just throw a printer away?

In California, it is illegal to throw your old TVs, computers, batteries and more into the trash. E-waste is defined as televisions, computers, laptops, printers, cables, VCRs, cell phones, copiers, fax machines, stereos, and electronic games. If this goes into a landfill, its toxic components go into our water table.

What do you do with a broken printer?

  1. Recycle. The easiest way to get rid of an old printer is to recycle it. …
  2. Donate. There are organizations and schools out there where you could donate your printer to someone who still needs it.
  3. Sell. You can always try to sell your old printer to help cover the cost of a new printer.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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