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Electronics recycling - Why to Recycle Your E-Waste
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Electronics Recycling
The Toxic Truth
The toxic materials found in electronics not only pollute soil and landfills, they also affect human health.
The side effects of chronic exposure to common toxic and hazardous materials found in electronics include:
There are currently no federal laws or rules to govern the recycling of electronics, but according to the EPA, there are still a few ways consumers can take action to curb waste.
But DO YOUR PART…
Consider Repair
Think about getting your equipment repaired or refurbished. Even if your electronics are broken, there are usable components that may be repurposed for building or repairing other systems.
E-Cycle
Once the computers, monitors, or televisions are received, e-cycling centers disassemble and process the raw materials for future use.
R3Ewaste is the leading recycler of used electronics in Phoenix & Southwest USA.
Lease and Take-Back Programs
Consumers who constantly upgrade to the latest gadgets and don’t want the responsibility of dealing with the wear and tear should consider leasing instead of purchasing. There are also take-back programs that allow consumers to return their old equipment to the vendor when they purchase new one.
Donate
If your discarded electronic equipment still works, look for charities, nonprofit organizations, or local schools that could find better uses for it.
Think Ahead
Before users even buy their products, there are ways to preventatively make sure their electronic items have facilities that enable better recycling and minimal environmental impact.
Why Recycle E-waste?
Protect public health and the environment : when e-waste items are thrown into landfills, our environment is being exposed to unnecessary toxins.
Conserve natural resources : it recovers valuable materials that can be made into new products.
Create jobs : New business will be created and existing companies will expand.
Save landfill space : our landfills are quickly filling up by recycling your computers landfill space is conserved.
Helps others : Donating your used computers benefits your community by giving them to those who need it.
Alternatives to Throwing Away
R3Ewaste
R3Ewaste will accept any intact computers, printers and monitors. Their highly qualified staff will safely disassemble the CPUs and sort out the various components. Newer units and reassembled computer components are resold here.
E-scrap Events
Bring your computer monitors or peripheral equipment, such as CPUs and printers, to an e-scrap event.
Call (602) 314 6061 to schedule a pickupRecycle your old electronics, computers, laptops and old televisions with R3Ewaste!
http://www.r3ewaste.com/