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ProfessorGAC

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4. Another Vote For Recycle

Reply to AZJonnie (Reply #3)

Mon Dec 1, 2025, 03:36 PM

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Taking them to SA or Goodwill could easily result in it going to someone that will just throw them away upon failure.
You can't be sure everyone is as responsible as you regarding proper disposal.

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Thank you :) mahina Monday #5

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