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The Financial District: There is a Reason it is the Best Place to Live!
At ProTek Recycling, we travel all over NYC for computer and laptop recycling. One place we stop several times per week is the Financial District. Named as one of NYC’s new best places to live, there is so much to love and explore in the Financial District right in the heart of Lower Manhattan. From […]
Read MoreSchedule an E-Waste Day for Efficient Computer Recycling
E-waste is not accepted in your regular household or business trash. Instead, you must make special arrangements for electronics to be recycled. Scheduling an E-waste day is a great way to unload your unwanted computers and electronics, and it benefits the environment. What Happens When You Schedule an E-Waste Event? An E-Waste Day is an […]
Read MoreThe Facts Regarding Electronics Waste—Solutions for Better E-Waste Management
Today’s consumers love gadgets and geeky electronics. They crave the latest technology when it comes to their tablets, smart phones, mp3 players, computers and even gaming machines. Most consumers, however, do not think twice about replacement, because they do not understand how electronic waste is handled. With the hunger for new electronics growing daily, it […]
Read MoreWhat Qualifies a Site for Electronic Waste Recycling?
When you are ready to get rid of old computers and outdated electronics, you should turn to electronic waste collection sites. While there are dozens of companies out there that offer E-waste services, the state of New York has strict requirements for which companies qualify as electronic waste collection sites. It is important to work […]
Read MoreRecycling Laptops and Used Electronics Saves Energy
Old laptops and used electronics, often referred to as E-waste, is a growing concern on a global scale. This unnecessary waste does not just pollute the environment, it wastes energy. Because electronics are labeled as “Covered Electronic Equipment”, they cannot be disposed of in the regular trash per the NYS Electronic Recycling Act. Just like […]
Read MoreNYC Computer Recycling Made Easy
If your company is about to upgrade its computer and electronic assets, you need an efficient and environment-friendly way to dispose of your old equipment. There are many reasons why you should let professionals who deal with recycled electronics take care of the task for you. The most important aspect of computer recycling in NYC […]
Read MoreElectronic Recycling Helping Protect US National Security
The benefits of properly recycling electronic material is doing much more than protecting our environment. It’s also helping protect the United States from potential security threats. How is this possible? According to a January report from Forbes, some of the electronic items used in US security systems were made with counterfeit electronic parts. How? In […]
Read MoreIs Mercury Hiding In Your Electronics At Home?
You might not know it, but some of the items in your home could contain mercury. Within these items mercury is harmless, but if it were to leak that’s when you could see serious problems. According to the EPA, if an item containing mercury breaks, it can spill out. Once it spills out it evaporates […]
Read MoreHow Many, and Which States Have E-Waste Laws?
As technology continues to blossom, so does our buildup of old and outdated electronic devices. Phones, computers, tablets, televisions, etc. Something has to be done with them, and we continue to move forward as more states pass E-Waste laws. Right now there are 25 states that have adopted laws protecting the environment from the illegal […]
Read MoreWhere Do Movies and Television Get Their Electronic Props?
Have you ever been watching a movie that’s set in the past and wondered where they get all of their vintage electronic devices? They obviously can’t just go to the local electronics store and pick up one of these classic machines. So someone must have a collection of sorts. There are services that provide studios […]
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