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Watches

How to extend the life of watches

Analog watches

Examples of watches

  • Digital watches
  • Analog watches

How to dispose

There are two ways to dispose of watches depending on whether they are usable or broken.

Usable watches

  • Extend the life of this item by reusing, selling, or donating

Reuse working digital watches and analog watches by:

  • Replacing the battery or repairing the watch strap
  • Giving to family and friends
  • Posting on online websites like Facebook Marketplace

Donate usable watches to participating charities. Contact your preferred charity to confirm what type of donations they are accepting. Some options include: 


Old and broken watches

  • Put into your black cart

Put watches that cannot be repaired into your black cart as garbage.

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