Earth Day (April 22) is a strange holiday. Like Valentines, it preaches something we should be doing all year long. Most of us already know to recycle paper and plastics but what about items like your old computers, VCRs, batteries and TVs? Fortunately for us, Earth Day has become a holiday of awareness and that’s why Earth 911 is showing people how they can recycle all their old electronic goodies. Waste not want not right?

Earth 911 is a web portal that helps you find the nearest e-waste (electronic waste) recycling center. You may not know what to do with your old printers, fax machines, radios, ovens, stereos, camcorders, cameras, hair dryers, typewriters and game consoles but Earth 911 does. All you have to do is call 1-800-CLEANUP and enter your zip code. In most major cities, you can even arrange for free pick-up.

So do right by our planet and celebrate Earth Day by disposing your electronic junk the green way. Hit the jump for some important facts bout recyclable electronic items.

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For 100 million years Leatherback Turtles have been swimming to Costa Rica to lay their eggs. Exhausted and starved, they then make their way to the Galapagos Islands to feed but their longevity is in danger. Our impact on the environment has significantly reduced their numbers. To bring international focus on their plight, a number of organizations are sponsoring The Great Turtle Race.

11 Leatherbacks have been outfitted with satellite tags, each with their own name and swimming stats! In 7 days they’ll take to the oceans and race for 14 days. Will your turtle win? Donate to their cause and cheer your turtle on!

[Via Notcot]