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Finding a place to get rid of your unwanted electronics is often a tedious and frustrating task to complete. At ProTek Recycling, we are the local electronic recycling center specializing in data destruction in accordance to New York State’s disposal ban. We work with local government, municipalities, schools, businesses and healthcare facilities to safely and […]

The decision by many companies to go partially or fully remote during the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly changed the business landscape. With the change, many other businesses have had to pivot their way of doing business to accommodate this upward trend of working from home. At ProTek Recycling we understood this shift early and altered […]

Are you thinking about upgrading your office equipment by the end of the year? It’s a known fact that most businesses buy new computers and laptops during the holidays for several reasons. Firstly, big brands like Dell, Acer, Lenovo and Apple offer big discounts for the holiday shopper. They often add additional incentives like upgrades […]

Technology is constantly advancing. In that same vein, old technological devices are always being phased out and replaced by better ones. Using equipment that has reached the end of its working life will simply do more harm than good. Why should you dispose of your old IT servers? For starters, the average server will last […]

October 14, 2020 is International E-Waste Day and at ProTek Recycling we are celebrating! The day of recognition was first introduced in 2018 by not-for-profit association, WEEE Forum. Over the years, organizations in the WEEE Forum have developed greater know-how on the technical aspects of the collection, logistics, and processing of electronic waste or e-waste. […]

Technology has been described as a double-edged sword. On one side, technology advancement has made much of our lives easier and drastically increased the amount of information we have access to through cell phones, televisions, computers, tablets and more. On the other side, if eWaste is not properly disposed of then it can be harmful […]

The traditional 3-R’s of recycling – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle are the most well known ways to help eliminate waste and protect your environment. Although the focus on recycling paper, plastic and metal remains high, in an ever-changing technology focused world the traditional 3-R’s of recycling propose a challenge when it comes to disposing of unwanted […]

As many of us are returning to work after months of working from home, you may be faced with an unfinished to do list that includes disposing of your old electronics. ProTek Recycling wants you to know that we are scheduling commercial pick-ups so your devices can continue to be disposed of properly and responsibly. […]

ProTek Recycling wants to assure you that we are still open during the COVID-19 pandemic and ready to offer a safe and helpful solution for all your electronic recycling needs. With more and more business being conducted online, it has never been more important to protect you and your customers online footprint. We offer physical […]

Lithium-Ion batteries are used in many different devices, but most commonly in electronics. They provide portable electricity for items such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets. They can also be found in medical equipment, electric vehicles, and power tools. Lithium-Ion batteries can be recharged countless times, however they eventually reach the end of their life. When […]