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Panasonic Corporation of North America has announced a new nationwide electronics recycling program to provide customers with an easy and convenient way to recycle their electronics devices. All products recycled with the program have to bear the Panasonic brand name and products can be dropped off free of charge.

Currently, when you have an electronic device break or you decide to buy something new, you have to wait for one of those electronics round-ups, or drop them off at an electronics recycling facility. This is time-consuming and often a real burden to busy people.

That’s why as of November 1, Panasonic will be rolling out a new electronics recycling program. It will span the entire U.S. and will make it easier for people to get rid of their tech toys in a responsible manner. All you’ll have to do is drop off Panasonic-branded electronics at one of the 160 drop off spots. It is only going to be used in 10 states at first, but is expected to roll out in all 50 states over the next 3 years.

The program will be managed by Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Company LLC, a joint venture between Panasonic, Sharp, and Toshiba. Panasonic's program will begin on November 1 with 160 recycling centers in 10 states and is expected to extend to all 50 states over the next three years.