Recycling E-waste: Why This is the Environmental Issue of the Future

Discarded electronics are the fastest-growing stream of waste universally. This electronic waste or e-waste is sure to become the environmental issue of the future. 

The need to recycle e-waste is important as the amount of this waste is growing at a frightening speed. We need to urgently address the problems surrounding the recycling of e-waste.

The main reason for this is that new electronic devices are developed at such a fast pace and everyone wants the latest model. Devices that have not even reached the end of their useful life become obsolete as they are replaced by new products that have more features, operate faster, and appeal to a new generation of users. The problem is exacerbated as the number and variety of electronic gadgets we depend on to make our lives easier, become greater while at the same time, their useful life becomes shorter.  

What is Considered E-waste?

It consists of cell phones, tablets, MP3 players, TVs, and also discarded laptops, fax machines, and copiers. In fact, anything that plugs into a power point or runs on batteries that have become obsolete or that are broken, including the chargers and batteries.

Recycle Your Obsolete Electronic Products

It is important to keep these products out of the trash can and ultimately the landfill. Recycling is the best way to achieve this. Read on to learn why it is so important to recycle these products for the benefit of our environment and the planet.

1. Electronic devices contain toxic metals that include lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium, and many others. When e-waste is disposed of in a landfill, these chemicals contaminate the environment. They pollute the air, and soil, and leach into the groundwater polluting this as well. This water can cause harm to communities.
   It also finds its way into the sea where it pollutes marine life. We are already warned against consuming fish such as tuna as it contains high levels of mercury.
   Farmers use this polluted water from the rivers to water the crops, vegetables, and fruit that we consume, so it gets into the food chain and comes back to poison us as well.
   Recycling can safely extract these dangerous materials thereby preventing them from reaching our landfills.
   
   
2. E-waste is manufactured using precious metals such as gold, silver, aluminum, copper, and many others. So by recycling your old devices these precious metals can be recovered. These are all non-renewable resources so if they are thrown into the landfill, they will never be used again.
   But recycling them ensures that these materials are available to be used in the manufacture of new devices, reducing the need for new materials.
   
   
3. Recycling old devices saves our environment from the negative effects caused by mining raw materials. It also saves energy which leads to the reduction of carbon output. Mining and processing these raw materials requires substantial energy, so any way to reduce the number of raw materials required is good news for our planet. This will reduce the environmental damage that mining causes and cut down on pollution by decreasing the number of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere.
   Recycling is a proven way of keeping these items out of our landfills. In York County, we are lucky to be able to recycle our electronics for free, but they should not be mixed in with any other types of waste. Items such as computers and televisions may not be added to your household waste, so take advantage of the official recycling policy.
   If your items are not accepted by the County or if you have a business that needs to dispose of any of these items, please contact Little Green Junk. As a private professional removal company, we know how to deal with e-waste. We will collect and dispose of any of these items in a responsible manner.
   
   
4. If your electronic devices are still working, consider re-using them instead of throwing them out. Take them to be refurbished or donate them to those that are less fortunate than you. This will keep them out of the landfill while also allowing someone who would otherwise have gone without the benefit of your unwanted gadget. Reusing any product is one of the most important ways we have of keeping anything we don’t need any longer, out of the waste stream.

Why Choose Little Green Junk Company to Dispose of Your E-waste?

We at Little Green Junk York PA are your local licensed trash removal company committed to looking after the health of our environment while we remove all types of trash. Our promise to you is that we will dispose of not only your e-waste but any of your household trash responsibly. We recycle as much of the trash we collect as possible otherwise we dispose of it in an environmentally friendly way. We only use the landfill as a last resort. 

We care about our environment as much as you do, and our aim is to keep it as pollution free as possible. 

When you need to dispose of any waste please contact us for a free, no-obligation quote. Our pick-up times are flexible, and we will fit into your schedule. If you need an after-hours pickup or if you are only available over the weekend for the removal of your trash, we are able to assist you. In certain circumstances, we even offer same-day waste removal.

We realize the dangers that e-waste poses to our environment if it is disposed of irresponsibly, and we are committed to keeping our environment safe for future generations.  

Call us at the following number: 717 988 0997. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

Email: inquiries@littlegreenjunk.com

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