Title: How Is E-Waste Recycled: The Recycling Process | Greentumble
Headings: How Is E-Waste Recycled: The Recycling Process
How Is E-Waste Recycled: The Recycling Process
Why is e-waste recycling important?
The step by step electronic waste recycling process
Step 1: Manual sorting and separation
Step 2: Shredding
Step 3: Magnetic removal
Step 4: Metallic and nonmetallic separation
Step 5: Separation by water
The Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) recycling process
Step 1: Monitor body and cathode ray separation
Step 2: Size reduction
Step 3: Metal removal
Step 4: Washing
Step 5: Glass sorting
How and where to recycle old e-waste properly?
#1 Don’t trash it!
Electronic devices don’t belong in the trash!
#2 Donate it for reuse
#3 Find local recyclers near you who are responsible
#4 Manufacturer buyback and takeback programs
#5 Retail stores
#6 Local government events and drop-off facilities
#7 Online retailers and buyback companies
Tips: What to do with old electronics besides recycling them?
UpCycle them
Old webcams can be used as a basic security system
Make them into art
Give them to others
Sell them
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Content: #3 Find local recyclers near you who are responsible
This can be a difficult task, since many of the companies that claim to recycle these devices are the same ones that are shipping electronics abroad to developing countries [4]. To help solve this problem, there are several certification schemes that guarantee responsible and sustainable recycling of electronics, including e-Stewards and Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI) [1]. Both organizations have pages on their websites where you can search to find local certified electronics recyclers. SERI’s R2 certification scheme is particularly vigilant, requiring certified recyclers to make every effort possible to reuse parts of used electronics [1]. #4 Manufacturer buyback and takeback programs
Many electronics manufacturers now offer programs where you can sell back your used devices or they may offer to recycle your device for free. However, manufacturers don’t always disclose what happens to the electronics after they receive them, so it is important to do your research before turning them in [4]. For a list of manufacturer takeback programs in the U.S., here is a great site to get you started. For manufacturer take back programs outside the U.S., it is recommended to check with individual manufacturer’s websites for more information. #5 Retail stores
Many retail stores that sell electronics will also accept them for recycling. Programs and accepted items vary.