Not all waste is created equal. And some electronic waste, or E-waste, can be recycled over and over again. If it gets recycled...
While many components of e-waste materials can be recycled or recovered, some have a limited lifespan of reusability. But other components can be recycled almost indefinitely.
Topics: E-waste Removal, electronic waste, Sustainability, e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling, electronic recycling
We are being flooded with old, waste electronics and much of it comes in the form of old TVs and computer monitors that often end up in landfills.
The problem with that solution is that electronic waste, or e-waste items such as TVs and old computer monitors contain toxic metals and other chemicals. And these can get into the local environments near the landfills.
Topics: TV disposal, e-waste disposal, tv recycle, recycling TVs, recycle computer monitors, computer monitor recycling, TV removal
When we get rid of junk we don't usually think of computer disposal. And when we need to get rid of computers, we don't always think of computer recycling.
Yet, computers and monitors - and other computer hardware - can all be recycled.
Topics: e-waste disposal, computer disposal, recycle computer monitors, computer monitor recycling, computer recycling
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