Disposing of household hazardous waste is becoming increasingly difficult for homeowners and others as new laws make it harder to get rid of.
Adding to the problem is the fact that many homeowners, renters and others aren't even aware that some of the junk and debris they need to dispose of is considered hazardous waste.
Topics: Hazardous Waste, toxic waste, e-waste disposal, residential trash, household waste, EPA
Electronics and digital devices get old and obsolete over time. And when you dispose of them they become e-waste. But can they be recycled instead?
Topics: E-waste Removal, Recycling, e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling, ecycling
[This article originally appeared here in April 2019. It has been revised and updated for 2021]
With the holidays behind us, it's quite likely you've got a new collection of digital devices and electronics. And that often means more e-waste.
Many people think of "e-waste" or electronic waste as strictly an industrial by-product. While it's true that many businesses generate e-waste, it's also true that almost everyone has old or unwanted electronic devices and equipment they need to dispose of.
Topics: E-waste Removal, Green Junk Removal, e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling, ecycling
We love getting new electronic devices. And the holidays are a great time to give and receive them. But that means getting rid of the old ones.
E-waste, or electronic waste, is a growing problem globally, as well as in the U.S. and it is only getting worse.
Topics: E-waste Removal, electronic waste, e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling, household waste, what to do with old electronics
Sometimes garbage removal isn't as easy as taking out the trash. What do you do if the garbage trucks won't take it?
There are a number of reasons why your municipal waste management company may not take your garbage. regardless of why, the problem is that if they won't take it, you have to do something with it.
Topics: e-waste disposal, bulk trash pickup, garbage removal, get rid of garbage, garbage hauling
Almost every business has this one thing in common: they all produce junk that has to be hauled away. But there's good news for business owners with junk!
Topics: Business Junk Removal, office junk removal, e-waste disposal, Commercial Junk Removal, workplace junk removal
Maintaining data security is a concern shared by many who are looking to dispose of ewaste safely. With so many advertising these services, it can be challenging for consumers to sift through them all and identify those that are both safe for the environment AND safe for your data. When considering each method and provider, there are a few key factors to consider.
Topics: e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling
Efforts in recycling and reusing electronic waste, or e-waste, has improved greatly over the last decade or so, but there is still much more to be done.
Topics: E-waste Removal, electronic waste, e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling, ecycling
The end of the year is coming up soon and that often means cleaning out junk, some of which is e-waste.
Topics: junk hauling, Business Junk Removal, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling
[Editors note: This post was originally published in January 2018 and has been revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.]
Electronic waste, or E-waste, is a major problem for the waste disposal industry. Because of the vast quantity of e-waste items and the toxic materials in them, recycling is the best solution.
Topics: Recycling, toxic waste, electronic waste, e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling