There are tons of daily use items that can and should be recycled, like paper, plastic, milk cartons, pop cans and even grass clippings. People use light bulbs, computers and phones every day but have you ever thought of recycling your electronic items? There’s a lot of e-waste we produce that needs to be disposed of and recycled. Let’s look at what some of those items are.
Computer Accessories
In our homes and offices, we use computer mice and keyboards daily. Hundreds are frequently found in the office and at home. Computer accessories that should be recycled include Ethernet cables, charging cords and external hard drives.
Wiring in computer accessories can be stripped and the metal recycled to make new items. In addition, they have circuit boards that can be recycled for two reasons; one, they can be shredded and sorted like other accessories and two; the metals found in them can be reused. Circuit boards contain hazardous chemicals and materials that must be properly disposed of rather than discarded in a landfill.
Televisions
Televisions are no longer a luxury but rather a necessity in peoples’ homes. Each type of television has its own set of recycling requirements. Lead is present in CRT televisions and must be handled properly to comply with federal and international regulations. CRT televisions contain metals that can be recycled and reused. LCD and plasma TV screens must be properly removed and recycled. They also have circuit boards in them which can be shredded and reused. Hazardous materials must also be kept separate from non-hazardous materials. You can recycle old TV free at King of Recycling.
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