Hi neighbors! My household just acquired a new vacuum cleaner and I was wondering if anyone know where I could recycle the old one? I was looking at e-waste recycling but I don’t think it qualifies. I’d ideally not like to add more plastic to the landfills if I can help it, thank you for any tips!

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backwardblackbird t1_jdxe1ht wrote on March 27, 2023 at 9:55 PM

If it still works, consider gifting it in your local “buy nothing” group! Someone in your area could probably use it. :)

Wooden_Exit2957 t1_jdxvazc wrote on March 28, 2023 at 12:01 AM

Indie Cycle will be at the Farm Fresh farmers market at 10 Sims Ave Providence, this Saturday 9-1

They are a local company that provides drop off sites for electronics and appliances.

bradshaw1992 t1_jdx6uhh wrote on March 27, 2023 at 9:07 PM

I happened to be in the same position today and found this: http://atoz.rirrc.org/items/vacuums I haven't tried it yet, but I think I'll try Best Buy. Has anyone tried recycling a vacuum at Best Buy around here? Edit: fixed link

shoop_it12 t1_jdxdl7w wrote on March 27, 2023 at 9:52 PM

I've recycled two at Best Buy, very easy, just walk them in!

tanglefruit t1_jdxe6n5 wrote on March 27, 2023 at 9:56 PM

Yeah if it works post it for free with Facebook marketplace and someone will come pick it up!

cowperthwaite t1_je0cmv3 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:37 PM

If it works (decently), I second the buy nothing groups, Craigslist free or donate to PVD Things.

https://app.pvdthings.coop/