ITEMS WE RECYCLE
Computer Recycling
Computer recycling is significant for a number of reasons. It’s concurrently, a data security issue as well as an environmental one.
WHAT IS COMPUTER RECYCLING?
Computer recycling is a practice in which broken or old computer components are disassembled and refurbished to be used as part of new computers by a licensed recycling entity.
IS IT ILLEGAL TO THROW COMPUTERS IN THE TRASH?
Honestly, Yes! Computer speakers, keyboards, and other accessories comprise of toxic substances like brominated flame retardant that aren’t legalized to be thrown in landfills, for safety reason. Although this substance is used to prevent computer parts from overheating during the operating process, whereas in landfills, it gets soaked in and mixed into the soil. This can prove to be very harmful for the environment.
CAN I RECYCLE MY LAPTOP?
Why not? Absolutely! Laptops are comprised of number of recyclable materials such as plastic and metal that can potentially generate value.
WHERE CAN I TAKE MY OLD COMPUTER FOR RECYCLING?
You can take your computer and its accessories to any of the several recycling companies around your area. However, again, you should not dispose off your computer in waste or landfills. It is in fact illegal to do so in most states.
WHAT SIZE OF COMPUTERS ARE ACCEPTED?
E-Com Recycling and almost all recycling companies accept any size of computers. However, the size, weight, and component material have a huge influence on the monetary value
Monitor Recycling
Why is Monitor Recycling Essential?
The prominence of monitor recycling has become willingly obvious, as increasing aging electronics are thrown away and swapped each year. The introduction of flat screen televisions and computer monitors may ultimately reduce the necessity for monitor recycling. Older monitors usually comprise of a thick glass screen in front of a cathode ray tube (CRT). The glass and the CRT placed together can hold up to eight pounds of lead, subject to the size of the monitor. When materials having lead are thrown away in landfills, the lead can seep own into the soil and groundwater, posturing possible health risks to mankind.
- How Beneficial Or Harmful Is It For A Company?
Recycling monitors and screens are helpful for companies if they work with benevolence towards the benefit of environment. By shedding the devices of the hazardous materials and disposing everything off legally, companies not only form trustworthiness in the hearts of the customers but also in the corporate world. Electing for an environment friendly business practice is the minimum you can do for humanity.
- Interesting Facts About LCD Monitor Disposal
It takes about 48 pounds of chemical, 539 pounds of fossil fuel, and nearly 1.5 tons of water to manufacture a screen.
Maximum of the stuff in the category of “e-waste” does not meet the requirements of waste material. It is, indeed, reusable and marketable in parts or whole straightaway.
About 85 per cent devices are disposed in landfills, which contributes to the release of toxics into the air.
Printer/Scanner Recycling
CAN I RECYCLE MY OLD PRINTER?
Yes! Printers are recyclable – and actually, they are one of the most frequently recycled household electronic item once they turn outdated or stop working. So if you have an old printer sitting around and taking up extra space in your home, office, or closets, do NOT throw it away with the garbage – recycle it!
THE COST OF UNSAFE DISPOSAL OF PRINTERS IS VERY REAL.
Like all other electronics, printers are made up of materials that are safe while the printer is in use, but can cause dangerous and prove to be hazardous if not properly disposed. As stated by The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, printers together with further end-of-life electronics, are the reason behind majority of mercury found in landfills. As the device decomposes in a landfill, these lethal compounds will seep into the soil and water, which accounts for human health consequences for the adjacent communities.
RECYCLING IS THE PROPER AND LEGAL WAY TO DISPOSE OF PRINTERS.
An increasing number of states are now making it illegal to throw away electronics, including printers, along with the trash. All around the world, E-waste is the rapidly growing waste stream, and given its unbelievably slow process of decomposition, fills up most of the local landfills. Implementation of laws and other incentives have been started by the state in order to encourage residents and businesses to refurbish or recycle electronics rather than throw them away in trash. If it’s not illegal in your state yet, it won’t last long!
WHICH TYPES OF PRINTERS ARE RECYCLABLE?
- Laser printers
- Inkjet printers
- Desktop printers
- 3D printers
- Large-format printers
- Combination printer/copier/scanner/fax machines
Tablet Recycling
Recycling Mobile Devices
With the world becoming familiar with the concept of e-waste and the necessity of taking this issue seriously, we shall see a trend of mobile phone/ Tablets recycling rise. A problem that needs immediate addressing.
Firstly, it is essential to be cultured on the hazards connected with introducing some of the toxic elements enclosed in mobile/tablets designs to the environment. Mobile/Tablets that block up landfills comprise of metals that damage the atmosphere when they trickle down into the soil and water.
Secondly, we here at E-Com Recycling strive for people to know that there is an authentic recycling process generated around safe, legal and responsible ways of disposing or refurbishing of components. Our belief is that environment is for all of us, and so we are playing our part to make sure mother earth survives a long time for our generations to come. While recycling a tablet with us, you are making an impact to make the earth a better place to live in for all of us.
Data Destruction
Tablets intended for business can hold a mix of professional and personal information. Deleting files and formatting the tablet’s memory is not a proof enough that information is permanently destroyed.
E-Com Recycling makes sure the files and data kept on your old tablet’s drive will never be recovered.
Our hard drive data removal service begins with the safe collection of your old tablets. After your devices reach our recycling facility, they are wiped ensuring that data s destroyed forever.