Title: Recycling E-Waste is Important! | Ecycle Environmental
Headings: Recycling E-Waste is Important!
Recycling E-Waste is Important!
Content: Of the 50 million tons of e-waste per year, only around 20 to 25 percent of it is disposed of safely and properly. That means that 75 percent of electronic waste ends up in landfills-- which is a huge problem. This is why it's so important to recycle your electronic devices, even if finding a place to recycle them is not always easy. Check with your county to see what options they have for getting rid of e-waste, as there currently are no federal guidelines for dealing with this type of garbage. In some cases you may need to drive the electronics directly to the local dump to be sorted, or go to another designated e-waste collection site. However, there are also a few other options for consumers to do on their own. Some private companies, including Best Buy and Home Depot, offer options for individuals looking to recycle e-waste. These companies take on the burden of sorting and figuring out where to ship the waste, though it's important to go online and call ahead to make sure that the company will take your electronics before hauling a bunch of unacceptable items to the store. Additionally, each state has specific regulations for what e-waste can be recycled, so make sure you're in compliance with this as well. Finally, check in to the options of re-selling or trading-in your current device after you upgrade to a new one.