Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656
Planning on getting a new ipod or Kindle for a loved one this Holiday Season? Most people are, along with many other different electronic gadgets, but what do you do with the old ones? Over recent years e-waste has been on the rise with so many new platforms and upgrade options. Electronics become out of date in such a short span of time these days that we need to figure out how we can dispose these high-tech gift that were under the tree last year.
According to Columbus Dispatch, the U.S. is producing millions of tons of electronic waste- or e-waste annually. The average U.S. household contains at least 24 electronic products. News Electronics states that the U.S is also the producer of the largest amounts of e-waste in the world, it is estimated that over 100 million computers, monitors and televisions become obsolete each year and it is growing each year. Also, over 130 million mobile phones in the United States and over 105 million mobile phones in Europe reach the end of their life each year and are thrown away.
What most people don’t realize is that E-waste contains more than 1,000 different substances according to News Electronics. These include toxic metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, hexavalent chromium and flame retardants. During this Holiday Season and for a better 2012 we need to make our contribution to producing less e-waste. Don’t buy what you don’t need, and recycle devices that have reached the end of their life instead of throwing them out.
The e-waste recycling and reuse industry, which is fairly new, is booming, especially with the help of gold, copper and other materials’ skyrocketing value found in some electronic components.
Find out what we can do for you about your e-waste recycling needs. Give us a call at 718-416-1656 or visit our website.
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