In recent years the Environmental Protection Agency has estimated that Americans have thrown out more than 2 million tons of electronic waste annually. Your first option should be to donate or sell your used electronics, keeping them out of the waste stream. However, if the items are no longer of any use, learn how to properly get rid them with ecomii's guide to eWaste disposal.

Specifics for Donating or Selling Electronics

You can reuse your electronics by selling or donating them - and with the following resources it's easier than ever:

• Donate and find used electronics at your local Freecycle chapter.

• Visit a Salvation Army to donate your TVs, air conditioners and other electronics.

• Donate electronics and other items to Goodwill. Click here to find a location near you.

• Sell your electronics on Craigslist in your area.

• Oodle.com will help you find a place to donate your electronics.

City-Specific Guidelines for the Reuse of Electronics

Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Fort Worth, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Washington D.C.