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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

[Editors note: This post was originally published in December 2016 and has been revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.]

Now that the holidays are coming to a close and the new year is around the corner, it's time to plan for cleaning. And for businesses that often means junk disposal and dealing with e-waste.

Topics: E-waste Removal, junk recycling, Landfills, Business Junk Removal, electronic waste, junk disposal

 [Editors note: This post was originally published in June 2015 and has been revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.]

It's almost summertime and the living isn't always easy if you're a business owner. Sometimes there's a need for junk removal after your recent clean-up or relocation.

Topics: Bay Area Junk Removal, E-waste Removal, summer cleaning, junk hauling, furniture removal, Recycling, junk removal, Old Furniture Pick Up, Business Junk Removal

 

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

  
[Editors note: This post was originally published in January 2017 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.]

Now that the holidays are over and we're into a new year, there are tons of new e-waste to dispose of. But it's not as simple as throwing it in the trash.

Topics: E-waste Removal, Recycling, Landfills, electronic waste, junk disposal

[Editors note: This post was originally published in December 2016 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.]

Getting a new smartphone for Christmas? So are about 80 million others in U.S. But what about your old phone?

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, E-waste Removal, Recycling, junk recycling, electronic waste

  
[Editors note: This post was originally published in November 2016 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.]

If you've owned and run your business for any length of time, you probably have e-waste, somewhere in your offices.

Topics: E-waste Removal, Recycling, Business Junk Removal, office junk removal, electronic waste

 
[Editors note: This post was originally published in October 2016 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.]

Every year there's a flood of "old" phones added to the waste stream. But what should you do with your e-waste?

Topics: E-waste Removal, Recycling, Hazardous Waste, toxic waste, electronic waste