TL;DR Internet plans advertised at $35–$50/month in Washington, D.C. routinely balloon to $200+ in the first month once installation fees,…
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Why you should remove MDM locks before donating technology
March 18, 2026TL;DR Mobile Device Management (MDM) locks on donated devices prevent refurbishment and force otherwise functional technology straight to e-waste recyclers…
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How Right to Repair Laws Can Reduce E-Waste
March 18, 2026Editor's Note: This article was originally published in 2023 and updated in October 2025 to reflect the latest Right to…
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Is Internet in Sacramento Really Affordable? The Cost of Internet in California’s Capital City
March 17, 2026TL;DR No — internet in Sacramento costs far more than advertised. A plan marketed at $19.99/month actually averages $52.75/month over…
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Understanding E-Waste Regulations in California
March 17, 2026Updated: August 2025 TL;DR California classifies e-waste as hazardous — and DTSC penalties now reach up to $70,000 per violation…
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TL;DR Donation-centered IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) outperforms asset recovery on every metric that matters — environmental impact, social return, tax…
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New York E-Waste Laws: What You Can (and Can’t) Throw Away
March 16, 2026TL;DR New York's Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (EERRA) prohibits businesses from disposing of e-waste in landfills or incinerators,…
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TL;DR Traditional recycling can't keep pace with data center e-waste — only 22.3% of global e-waste is properly collected and…
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TL;DR Internet plans in Miami advertised at $40–$45/month routinely balloon to $80+ per month once hidden equipment fees, installation charges,…
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