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With the holiday season just around the corner, many people will most likely be receiving some sort of new electronic gadget as a present under the Christmas tree. New phones, tablets, computers, virtual reality headsets, smart TVs and other smart home technologies are just a few of the popular gifts that are in high demand during the holidays. Unfortunately, many of those electronic gifts will only last for a couple of years before being sent directly to the dump.
Improper disposal of electronic waste, or e-waste, is one of the most serious public health hazards affecting our world. Though e-waste items only account for about 2 percent of all municipal solid waste (MSW), it is well over 90 percent of the toxic waste that is sent to our nation´s landfill. According to one recent estimate, around 40 percent of all the heavy metals in US landfills come from discarded electronic devices. Due to limited regulation, the used electronic devices that we carelessly throw away have become one of the largest sources of environmental contamination around the country.
What is perhaps most ironic about this issue, however, is that the raw materials that make up electronic devices generally have a high value on the recycling market. Gold, silver, and other valuable metals can be recovered and recycled for a high value. Despite the economic possibility, California´s e-waste recycling rate is only 34.7 percent. Almost two-thirds of our used electronics, then eventually end up in landfills around our state where they potentially can release toxic chemicals and heavy metals into the soil and even into our watersheds.
So what exactly are you supposed to do with the old phone that breaks down, or the other electronics, appliances, and smart home devices that you no longer use? For people living in Thousand Oaks, Junk King of San Fernando Valley offers the easiest and most efficient electronic recycling services in southern California. We are proud to be the top-rated junk removal company in San Fernando Valley, and we provide electronic recycling and other junk removal services to individuals, homeowners, and business owners in Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Granada Hills, Los Angeles, Newbury Park, North Hollywood, Oak Park, Porter Ranch, San Fernando, Thousand Oaks, West Hills, Westlake Village, and Woodland Hills.
Why Choose Junk King of San Fernando Valley for your Electronics Recycling Needs?
Many people in Thousand Oaks might not realize that simply throwing away your old Blackberry phone, cathode ray tube TV, DVD player, or some other obsolete piece of electronics with the rest of the trash might land you a hefty fine. Here in the state of California, improper disposal of e-waste items is actually regulated by law. According to CalRecycle,
“unwanted electronic devices should be reused or recycled. Computers, monitors, televisions and other electronic equipment should NOT be disposed of with regular garbage; in fact, this is illegal in California. Functioning electronics can be sold or donated thereby prolonging their useful life. Nonfunctioning electronics that cannot be repaired should be recycled by an organization qualified to do so.“
Unfortunately, many people might not know where to take their used electronics for donation, repair, or recycling. With the hectic schedules that characterize the holiday season, making a trip to a remote e-waste recycling center might not be high on your list of priorities. Furthermore, some electronic devices are large, bulky, heavy, and not easy to move or haul to the nearest donation or recycling facility. Carrying a 300-pound refrigerator or 60-inch flat screen TV down the stairs and out to the driveway might simply not be feasible for many people, and may be risky for others.
For individuals, homeowners, and business owners in Thousand Oaks and the surrounding communities, Junk King of San Fernando Valley makes it easy for you to get rid of every type of type of used electronics that you may have sitting around your home. When you hire us, our junk removal teams offer to all of the heavy lifting and hauling for you. That means that you don’t have to take the time and effort to move your heavy used electronics out to the curb or driveway. Simply let us know what electronic devices you want removed from your home and we will do the rest. For people who do go through the extra effort to take their items out to the garage, driveway, or curb side, we also offer a discounted rate for “pre-staged” junk removal services.
Another advantage of hiring Junk King of San Fernando Valley for your junk removal needs is that you can rest assured that you will be complying with all relevant laws and legislation regarding proper e-waste disposal. Our junk removal teams will never simply take your old TVs or other electronics straight to the dump. As a part of the community, we care about our local environment and do our part to ensure that e-waste items are either donated, repaired or refurbished, or recycled, instead of releasing toxic chemicals into our community.
After years of being the leading junk removal company in the region, we are proud to see that we are able to donate or recycle up to 60 percent of the junk items we pick up. In the specific case of electronics and other e-waste items, we are committed to ensuring that all of those items are kept out of our area landfills where they could potentially cause serious contamination issues.
Electronics Recycling for a Fair and Transparent Price in Thousand Oaks
Lastly, we also believe that getting rid of your used electronic items shouldn’t be prohibitively costly for people in Thousand Oaks. Before you hire us, we make it easy for all of our residential and commercial customers to get a fair, upfront, and transparent price quote. To that end, we even offer your four different ways to get a free estimate for any electronics recycling need you may have:
- On-Site Pricing Estimate: On-site pricing is the best and most accurate way for us to assess the job and offer you the lowest price. Unlike other companies, our on-site pricing estimates are completely free, and come with no-obligation on your part. Our junk removal professionals will inspect the electronics you need hauled away and offer you an upfront price. If a price agreed upon, we will often be able to haul away your junk on the same day you contact us.
- Call to Talk with a Trained Customer Service Representative: If you´d prefer to talk with someone before making a decision, you can call us toll-free at 1-888-888-JUNK. Our customer service representatives can offer you a pricing estimate and help you plan the logistics of removing your used and broken down electronic items.
- Text us a Photo: Also, you can simply take a photo of your junk and text us at 737-888-5865. We will promptly text you back a transparent price estimate. Once you accept the estimate, all you have to do is wait for the Junk King truck to arrive.
- Online pricing estimator: Lastly, Junk King also offers an easy-to-use online pricing estimator. Simply enter your zip code to ensure that you are in right service area and provide a few more pieces of information regarding the type and size of the junk you need removed. Our pricing estimator allows you to receive a transparent cost estimate based on either the actual items you need hauled away, or the anticipated volume in the Junk King truck you plan on taking up. The online pricing estimator is convenient, reliable, and time saving for those on a tight schedule.
No matter what option you choose, as soon as a price is agreed upon, you choose a date and two-hour service window that works for your schedule. Our junk removal professionals will call you 15-30 minutes before we show up.
Give us a call at 1-888-888-JUNK, text a photo to 1-737-888-5865, or book an appointment online to save $20 on orders totaling more than $99. Junk King continues to offer free, on-site written estimates, which is still the best way for us to give you our lowest pricing possible.
