How Important is recycling office computers and other electronics?

The last place you want your company’s outdated laptops to end up is in the landfill.

First of all, chunking surplus IT equipment into the dumpster is a bad idea. The reason being is that electronics that end up in the landfill are harmful to the environment.

Computers, cell phones, and servers were not designed to be bio-degradable, much less exposed to the elements or buried in dirt.

Not your first choice for composting.

Secondly, the precious metals (gold, sliver, copper, etc.) that are found in some of the electronics can be recycled. And that’s a good thing.

Reusing valuable components reduces the need to mine raw materials, which in turn helps to conserve natural resources.

Additionally, using recycled materials to manufacture new electronics lowers the cost of the end product.

Are you wondering which office electronics can be recycled?

How should we recycle our office electronics that are no longer being used?

I’m glad you asked.

The best way to get rid of your old computers and surplus equipment is to contact a reputable recycling company.

An experienced electronics recycler will be able to dispose of the items by one of the following methods:

• Recycle
• Re-purpose
• Re-market

Regardless of the method, all of the above should be accomplished in an earth-friendly manner.

Additionally, it is preferable to use a recycling company that does not charge a pickup fee.

As always, feel free to contact Ecycle Atlanta if you have any questions.

Or, go ahead and schedule a free pickup now.

Happy recycling!