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Keep It Or Recycle It? What to Do With That Electronics Box
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Keep It Or Recycle It? What to Do With That Electronics Box

When it comes to boxes or other packaging for electronics like laptops, phones and tablets, how long should you hold on to the boxes? Consumer Reports has some advice.

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