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It’s inevitable that you will soon have to replace your old computers and other technologies with their more recent and updated counterparts. When this time comes, if it hasn’t already, you’ll want to get the most out of the items you’re replacing. Instead of throwing old computers away or storing them in the garage where they take up valuable space, you can benefit from selling, recycling, or donating your old technology. In fact, there’s even an entire organization dedicated to handling technological products that are no longer wanted. The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive is helping fight the challenge of discarded electrical waste throughout the US and the UK.One way to rid yourself of your old technology is by selling it on eBay or Amazon. This way, you can make money off your old junk and help someone out who’s looking to buy it. Be sure to be as descriptive as possible when detailing the information on either of these sitesbuyers want the product promised and not anything less. If you have no luck selling online or don’t want to bother with online sites, you can sell individual parts or whole items at junk sales, yard sales, Gumtree, or car boot sales. If you’d rather avoid the hassle of selling all together, give back to the environment by recycling your old stuff. Find a local recycling company online or look them up in the phone book to learn about the recycling policies near you. Some companies, like Dell and Fonebak, will do the recycling for you. A less literal form of recycling would be to giving away unwanted outdated technology to someone else who wants or needs it. Try checking out www.Freecycle.org to advertise anything you want to donate to someone in your area. You can also donate to homeless shelters, children’s shelters, or other charitable groups that serve the less fortunate in your areaeven overseas.