Consumers are now welcome to drop off their old or broken gadgets at any Best Buy store for recycling.
Launched Tuesday, the program accepts most electronics, including TVs, computers and DVD players.
A few restrictions apply: Best Buy is not accepting hard drives, electronics containing Freon, appliances (e.g., microwaves or refrigerators), or TVs or monitors larger than 32 inches.
The program is mostly free, but you must pay $10 if you opt to recycle a TV, CTR, monitor or laptop. However, in exchange you receive a $10 gift certificate from Best Buy.
We view this as a great move from Best Buy. The major problem with recycling gadgets is it’s confusing for consumers: How exactly you can recycle an electronic depends on the type of gadget as well as the manufacturing brand. A well known chain like Best Buy offering a broad recycling program is extremely helpful.
One footnote: If you drop off your TV for recycling at Best Buy, just be careful if you decide to shop for a new one there. Best Buy reportedly has practiced pretty shady sales tactics in the past.
Best Buy [via Lifehacker]
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