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What 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When you are ready to get rid of old computers and outdated electronics, you should turn to electronic waste collection sites.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As technology continues to blossom, so does our buildup of old and outdated electronic devices.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 […]
Read MoreDell Introducing Computers Made From Plastics From Recycled Electronics
In the past the plastics from the recycled electronics have been turned into lower grade plastics and used in the making of other materials. Now, for the first time these plastics are being used by Dell in the construction of new computers. In July 2014 Dell unveiled the OptiPlex 3030 all-in-one unit. Unlike the other […]
Read MoreImportance of Wiping Data Before Recycling Your Electronics
It seems that as soon as you get a new smartphone or mobile device they are coming out with a new one. So you want to upgrade as soon as possible, but what happens to your old phone? Same things goes for that old laptop computer or desk top once you get a new one. […]
Read MoreNew Electronic Recycling Law in New York – What You Need To Know
Thinking about just sticking that old television or computer monitor out on the curb with the rest of the trash? Well you better think again, because as of January 1, 2015 it is illegal to throw your old electronic items in the trash. What items does this new law affect? Most all regular household and […]
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