Lately, I’ve gone through a cleaning frenzy in my apartment trying to get rid of crap. But as I was going through my ultimate cleanse, I realized a lot of items aren’t as easy to find a new home for – especially when avoiding the garbage.
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First up: a broken Canon camera battery charger:
FYI: Many Philly companies DO recycle batteries, but most do NOT accept chargers.
Don’t throw your old chargers in the landfill yet! Luckily eForce Compliance is coming to my rescue on Saturday’s “recycle anything with a plug” on Saturday at Whole Foods.
Missing the Saturday event? eForce Compliance has many events and a drop-off center (3114 Grays Ferry Avenue) from M-F, 8-4!
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