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E-Waste: 3 Tips for Recycling Electronics

 

Technology is advancing at lightning speed. Chances are, you’ve upgraded your phone, electronics, or appliances a couple of times as new technologies crop up and old ones become obsolete. Unfortunately, most people don’t think about the environmental factors when purchasing new electronic devices and disposing of old ones. 

How you dispose of electronic waste (e-waste) has a huge impact on the environment, so it’s important to learn a few tips on how to recycle e-waste safely.

 

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What is Recycling E-waste?

 

Electronic waste (e-waste) encompasses all electronics that have come to the end of their useful life. They could be outdated computers that don’t run properly or VCRs that are no longer relevant or useful.

Recycling e-waste involves recovering and reusing various components of electronic devices, such as plastic, glass, metal, palladium, silver, copper, and even gold parts. According to data from the EPA, for every one million cell phones recycled, 35 thousand pounds is copper, 772 pounds is silver, 75 pounds is gold, and 33 pounds is palladium.

Recycling your electronic waste responsibly offers numerous benefits, including:

  • Reduces the amount of toxins in the environment
  • Diverts waste from landfills
  • It has a positive impact on human health 
  • Helps repurpose electronics and metals

 

Related: E-Waste Disposal FAQs

 

3 Tips for Recycling Electronics (E-waste)

 

So, here are some tips on how to recycle e-waste responsibly:

 

1: Sell Your Unwanted Electronics

 

Consider selling your old electronics as soon as you don’t need them. Due to rapid technological advancement, electronic devices lose value quickly as newer models come into the market. Craigslist and eBay are some great places to sell electronic items. Craigslist is particularly perfect for selling heavy or lower value products since shipping isn’t involved.

 

2: Donate Your Old Working Electronics To Charity

 

If your electronic device is still functional, you can donate it to people who need it. Numerous charities can make good use of your device or fix and resell it to advance their cause. Other than helping the greater good of the corporation, donating electronics to a library, nonprofit program, or school can qualify you for a tax break on next year’s tax return.

At Junk King, we believe in donating useful things, especially computers or other devices that are working perfectly. It might not be useful to you anymore, but to someone else.

 

3: Let the Tech Companies Recycle Your E-Waste

 

Another viable option for recycling electronic waste is giving them back to the manufacturer or the company you purchased it from. Many electronic retailers and tech firms offer recycling programs to make the process easier for the consumer. Some of them even offer attractive incentives for recycling your electronic devices with them. For instance, Apple lets consumers trade in an old or outdated device for a price cut on a new one. Gamestop also lets consumers bring in their electronics to receive cash or credit at the store. Other tech companies simply set up sites where you can drop off your device or options to mail them for proper recycling.

 

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What to Do Before Recycling Electronics

 

Electronic devices like phones and computers contain sensitive personal information and data. Once you’ve decided to recycle your device, ensure the information on it is backed up. Some tech companies or recyclers may offer to wipe the device for you, but to ensure the information doesn’t end up in the wrong hands, it’s best to wipe it out yourself.

Here are the steps to take before recycling your electronic devices:

  • Backup Your Data
  • Remove Any Attached Storage
  • Wipe Your Data

 

Junk King Recycling Services

 

It’s impossible to deny progress through technological advancements, but you can take responsibility for your churn of outgoing e-waste. One easy option is to contact Junk King Fresno for your broken or old electronics disposal. Whether we’re looking at old computer monitors, large flat-screen units, old CRT televisions, we provide an efficient, safe, and eco-friendly e-waste disposal service to make the entire process easy for you. 

 

Our skilled team will do all the heavy lifting by hauling away your old or damaged electronic devices without damaging your home or office. Finally, we dispose of the electronics at a proper recycling facility, ensuring that it doesn’t harm our ecosystem. Get in touch with us today to discuss your options with our e-waste disposal specialists!

 

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Junk King Fresno
2890 N Larkin Ave #101
Fresno, CA 93727
Hours: M-Sa: 8A-4P

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