How Do I Recycle My Old Computers, Printers and Other Electronics for Free?

Our basement bedroom has a huge desktop computer that we never, ever touch — except to dust. Why are we keeping it? A recent CNET survey found that nearly a third of us are hoarding old electronics, because figuring out how to get rid of them feels like a huge pain. But you can’t just toss them in the trash. It’s terrible for the environment and might even be illegal. The good news is that recycling your e-waste is ridiculously easy, and you don’t even have to find a special recycling center.