The fastest growing type of waste society produces currently is e-waste. The world disposed of 48.5 million tons of e-waste in 2018. Are you asking yourself how do I properly recycle electronics? The good news is that it is actually much easier than you think! Find an electronics recycling facility near your area or a local company that provides an electronic recycling and electronic media destruction program, as an additional service option.
What are the Benefits of E-waste Recycling?
There are several benefits to properly recycling electronic waste, but here are just some:
- E-wastage is taking up space in landfills that could be used for other recyclable materials.
- Electronic devices contain hazardous materials such as lead and mercury that can be harmful to the environment when they break down.
- By separating electronics waste into reusable components, we are reducing the overall amount of e-waste that ends up in landfills.
- Through e-waste recycling, you are helping to protect the ecosystem and reduce the amount of natural resources that are consumed by electronics waste.
What Are Some of the Most Common Electronic Devices That Should Be Recycled?
Computers, televisions, mobile devices, printers, cell phones, and any other computer based devices are the most common items that are sent to companies who will safely and securely recycle your items.
This is because they can easily be broken down into smaller pieces and fit into a recycling container. Some recyclers will also accept other electronic devices such as medical equipment, lenses, prescription glasses, etc. In addition, all bottled beverage and oil recyclers will accept electronics as well.
Should you have old hard drives you’re looking to get rid of, ensure the company you work with also offers secure destruction of any potential data left on these drives. While recycling is an excellent step in protecting our environment, your privacy needs to be a top consideration as well. A service provider who can offer you secure destruction followed by recycling, is definitely ideal in an effort to protect traces of sensitive information.
Why Choose ATI SecureDocs for Your Electronics Recycling?
The recycling methods we use are safe and effective for businesses and homes that need to eliminate old equipment safely and securely. Many companies fail to realize that even old photocopiers, printers, scanners, and fax machines can store data on flash storage and internal drives. Securely destroying this data is essential.
Keeping hazardous materials out of the environment, and ensuring sensitive information doesn’t fall into the wrong hands are some of the ways our electronic recycling and electronic media destruction programs provide safety.
Our process is:
- Compliant
- Safe
- Responsible
ATI offers a variety of services for Electronics Recycling, customizing our work to suit your needs – and for every service we provide, you’ll receive a Certificate of Destruction as proof that we’ve completed the work. We also offer document destruction for residents and businesses, hard drive destruction, and security containers to keep confidential information protected before the shredding process. We are your solution for minimizing risk.
- Avoid liability issues and exposure
- Comply with legal codes and regulations
- Manage the risks of identity theft and corporate espionage
- Develop security procedures for a particular site
Reach out to our team for more information on our electronic recycling services, or any of our other secure solutions.