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Electronics Recycling

Safely Prepare Devices for Discard

2022-08-03 14:30:00 2022-08-03 15:30:00 America/Chicago Electronics Recycling Annually, millions of tons of e-waste end up in the dump. Discover how to safely prepare your devices to be discarded by removing your personal data. Geneva Public Library District - Training Lab

Wednesday, August 03
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-08-03 14:30:00 2022-08-03 15:30:00 America/Chicago Electronics Recycling Annually, millions of tons of e-waste end up in the dump. Discover how to safely prepare your devices to be discarded by removing your personal data. Geneva Public Library District - Training Lab

Annually, millions of tons of e-waste end up in the dump. Discover how to safely prepare your devices to be discarded by removing your personal data.

Discover the practice of electronic recycling, especially how to safely recycle your devices.

In this program, you'll...

  • Learn the history of e-waste
  • Discover endeavors to reduce e-waste
  • Understand how to backup your personal data
  • Become familiar with how to prepare your devices for recycling by safely removing personal data
  • Know how to physically prepare phones, tablets, computers, and TVs for recycling

Consider bringing an old device, so you can remove your personal data before recycling the device.

For specific questions, email Library Associate Jake Volk at jvolk@gpld.org or call 630-232-0780x325.

PREREQUISITE: No library card is needed for registration. No technical or computer knowledge is required.

AGE GROUP: | Adults | 20s and 30s |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology |

TAGS: | Waste | Technology | Tablet | Smartphone | Recycle | Electronics | Computer |

Geneva Public Library District

Phone: 630 232-0780

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