Don't throw those old electronics away! In some cases, these items can be donated to a charity or school that can reuse it!

If the item can't be reused, then it should be recycled.

General

Consumer Electronic Association
Offers great information on recycling, reusing, reducing, and rethinking electronics use. Includes an energy calculator.
http://www.mygreenelectronics.org/

The Electronics Industry Alliance
Has a national of list of collectors and recyclers searchable by state. 
www.eiae.org/


Cell Phones


Cash for Critters uses the cell phones it collects to raise money for animal rescue groups, animal rights groups, animal protection agencies, animal shelters and animal welfare groups. http://www.cashforcritters.com


Recycle old cell phones at  http://www.grcrecycling.com/cell-phone-recycling/index.cfm

The DONATE A PHONE® program recycles used wireless phones to help the environment and raise funds for a variety of charities. Accepts Cell phones, cell phone batteries, and cell phone chargers.  http://www.wirelessfoundation.org

Batteries

Battery Solutions
Provides easy-to-use recycling kits that make battery recycling as easy and hassle-free as possible. http://www.batteryrecycling.com/

Earth 911
Locate a battery recycling center near you:
http://earth911.com/hazardous/single-use-batteries/