How many times have you opened that junk drawer to find an entire collection of remote controls? Of course, you can’t find the one you need when you lost the original, but don’t take it out on these remotes. They aren’t useless. In fact, there are a couple of different things you can do with them.
Test Them Out
A remote control that did not come with your television may still work with it for minimal purposes. For example, RCA remotes generally turn on and adjust the volume of other RCA televisions. That can be helpful in a pinch.
Take Kids to the Future
While the world is waiting for ray guns to be invented, kids can pretend they already are. They can also pretend they are phones or other two-way communicators with beings from another planet or realm.
Donate to Charity
When times get tough, people are not always able to spend money on things like a replacement remote. Consider donating yours to charity for just such an occasion. You’re helping someone else and cleaning out the clutter while you’re at it.
Let Companies Reuse Them
Recycling has become a hot trend, and many electronics companies are eager to associate their names with it. They are also eager to turn a profit, so using recycled materials is something they take seriously. Consider donating one or all of the broken electronic items in your home to an electronic company near you. You will be keeping these items out of the landfills and, in the long run, you may be helping to reduce the cost of new electronics.
