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Best Buy’s electronics recycling program expands
01:00 AM EST on Monday, February 2, 2009

Jim Kelley, of Providence, unloads recyclables at the Central Landfill in Johnston.
The Providence Journal / Kathy Borchers
People looking for a way to get rid of unwanted electronics can bring them to Best Buy stores starting Feb. 15 as the retailer expands its recycling program nationwide.
People can bring up to two electronic items per day, per household, for recycling at any Best Buy store, according to a company statement. The stores will accept most consumer electronics, including televisions up to 32 inches wide, computer CPUs and notebook computers, some computer accessories, VCR and DVD players and phones.
The stores will charge a $10 recycling fee, per unit, for items with screens, such as televisions, computer monitors and laptops. Anyone dropping off those items will receive a $10 Best Buy gift card equal to the fee. There are some exceptions to the charges. The stores will not accept console televisions, items containing Freon, microwaves and appliances.
Starting Sunday, homeowners in Rhode Island are expected to find that disposing of electronics will be easier in general, due to the Electronic Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling Act passed last year.
Instead of sporadic weekend collections, the Central Landfill, in Johnston, will accept electronics every day it’s open. The landfill also drops the $5 charge for televisions next week.
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