How to Recycle PlayStations

How to Recycle PlayStations

Author: Angela Brown May 28, 2022 Duration: 10:25

Ever wonder how to recycle PlayStations and consoles? As you #declutter should you restore, refurbish or regift them? What items can be sent to a donation center and what needs to go through an electronic recycling program? In today's #ClutterCorner we look at PlayStation recycling centers as we create new rules for games, videos, and CDs no longer used or wanted in a home.

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*** HOW TO RECYCLE PLAYSTATIONS CHAPTERS ***
0:00 - Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru
0:14 - Join the worldwide movement to declutter your home
0:25 - Can you recycle an old Sony PlayStation?
0:41 - What is the clutter corner and how does it work?
1:39 - What is in the box today at the Clutter Corner?
2:12 - Can you recycle video and coaxial cables if they are new?
2:51 - What do you do with VHS tapes you'll no longer use?
3:24 - What types of questions do you ask when sorting through someone's stuff?
4:39 - If you're helping a friend declutter can you keep the stuff they don't want?
6:36 - If helping a friend declutter and you are not sure about something, what do you do?
8:00 - Can you recycle old Karaoke CDs?
9:13 - Name the stuff you're done with so that you can make a rule to never buy it again.

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1. Sony Play Station Recycling - https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00206411
2. Best Buy Electronics Recycling Program - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/services/recycling/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025
3. Microsoft Electronics Recycling Program - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/compliance/recycling
4. Staples Electronics Recycling Program - https://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/marketing/sustainability-center/recycling-services/electronics/
5. Nintendo Product Recycling - https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10276/~/nintendo-product-recycling
6. Free Geek - Donate Computers - https://www.freegeek.org/computer-adoption
7. MRM Electronics Recycling Management - http://www.mrmrecycling.com/recycle-now.php

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Angela Brown, known to many as the House Cleaning Guru, hosts Ask a House Cleaner, a daily resource that feels more like a conversation with a deeply knowledgeable friend than a formal lesson. This podcast lives in the practical, sometimes messy, world of maintaining a home or running a cleaning service. Each episode is built directly from listener questions, which means the topics are always relevant and grounded in real challenges. You’ll hear specific strategies for tackling stubborn stains on various surfaces, the nuances of different cleaning techniques, and advice on selecting the right tools for the job. Beyond the physical work, Angela delves into the less-discussed aspects of the craft, such as managing client relationships and effective ways to market a cleaning business for those who do this professionally. The guidance is consistently actionable, designed to be applied immediately whether you’re caring for your own garden, organizing a leisure space, or building a career. The tone is straightforward and encouraging, demystifying tasks that can often feel overwhelming. By focusing on daily, digestible insights, this podcast builds a comprehensive education in home care and business acumen over time. It’s a reliable source for anyone who wants their environment to be cleaner and their process to be smarter, meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 1000

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