DVD Players Alternative ways to recycle Illegal in Garbage & Drains Electronic Waste Repair, Don’t Replace!Instead of buying new, support local businesses by having them repair and refurbish broken items. Search for repair options in your area. Consider DonationIf the DVD player is still usable, please donate. Visit Athens’ Material Reuse page for ideas. City Specific Disposal OptionsPlease check with your city page (residential or commercial) to confirm if electronic waste (e-waste) disposal options are available, such as home collection, drop-off locations, and/or events. (These options vary per city.) Household E-Waste Drop-OffYour city or county may offer E-Waste and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off sites and collection events.– Los Angeles County: S.A.F.E. Collection Centers and events– Riverside County– San Bernardino County– Ventura County Disposal Options For BusinessesE-waste cannot be placed in your containers. Schedule a Special Waste Collection by emailing [email protected] or calling Athens’ Customer Service Department at 888-336-6100. Fees may apply. Some e-waste drop-off centers may allow drop off by small business generators (check links above). Never Throw in the Trash Chemicals from these electronic parts, the #3 plastic casing, and the cords can leach into the environment, contaminating air, water, and food. Contain Reusable Electronic Parts DVD players contain valuable parts that can be recycled into other electronics. Reusable parts and materials salvaged by electronics recyclers include optical disk drives, metals, digital boards, copper and aluminum. Electronics Recovery and Recycling Program California established the Electronic’s Recycling Act of 2003 to regulate how electronics are handled at the end of their life. Find out which organizations will take back unwanted or damaged electronics. Alternative Ways to Recycle Best Buy's Electronics and Appliances Recycling Program Best Buy will take back old DVD players and many other home electronics for free; they also offer a buy back program for more desired electronics. They accept up to three items per day from each household. Find a location here. Staples' Take Back Program Staples offers free, in-store recycling for your unwanted electronics, including desktop computers, tablets, monitors, printers, and other electronics. Locate your nearest Staples. Did You Know? The Problem of E-Waste E-waste is a dangerous business in India and China, where e-waste recycling plants release toxic chemicals into the air and cause health problems for recycling workers. To learn more about e-waste, check out The Story of Stuff Project. DVD Players Are Recyclable