Recyclables go in one can, and trash goes in another. But what about all those everyday items you're not sure belong in either spot? We have practical advice on what you can toss, what you can recycle and what needs special attention. Spoiler: DON'T toss an old smartphone in the trash.

Have an Amazon Echo at home? With Drop In, you can pop in on your speaker or one owned by a friend or family member who gives you access. It’s an excellent way to say hello without picking up the phone.

To enable Drop In:

• Open the Alexa app and tap Devices.
• Select Echo & Alexa, then select the device you want to use.
• Tap the settings icon in the top right corner, then choose Communications.
• Tap the toggle to enable Drop In and other communications.
• Tap Drop In to customize who can Drop In. You can select My Household to limit this to only devices on your account.

You can now use the Alexa app to pop into your Echo devices. In the app, tap Communicate at the bottom of the screen, then Drop In. Choose the device you want from the list.

🔈 Want more Echo tricks? Here are four other smart uses.

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