If you have an old TV, computer, cellphone, or other electronic device that you’re thinking about trashing, don’t.
When not properly recycled, those items could put toxic materials into our air, water, and land. To help us out, Snappy Salads is hosting an electronic recycling roundup this Saturday, May 3, including the Snappy Salads at 5941 Greenville. They will be collecting electronics from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Specific items that can be recycled include: computers, televisions, monitors, laptops, cell phones, VCRs, stereos, copiers, printers, video games, fax machines, calculators, as well as small appliances and batteries.
It’s not just about the devices themselves—e-waste recycling goes beyond that. Old electronics often carry traces of our personal lives: photos, passwords, financial records, and sensitive data tucked deep in forgotten hard drives or memory cards. Simply tossing them isn’t just environmentally irresponsible—it’s risky.
That’s where
It’s not just about the devices themselves—e-waste recycling goes beyond that. Old electronics often carry traces of our personal lives: photos, passwords, financial records, and sensitive data tucked deep in forgotten hard drives or memory cards. Simply tossing them isn’t just environmentally irresponsible—it’s risky.
That’s where eWaste Solutions comes in. They help ensure that your data is securely destroyed and the physical components are responsibly handled. So whether you’re parting ways with a dusty desktop or a drawer full of dead batteries, think of it as decluttering with purpose—and peace of mind.
comes in. They help ensure that your data is securely destroyed and the physical components are responsibly handled. So whether you’re parting ways with a dusty desktop or a drawer full of dead batteries, think of it as decluttering with purpose—and peace of mind.
Last year Snappy Salads collected 7,000 pounds of electronic waste.
Based on 2009 figures, the EPA estimates that U.S. consumers purchased over 438 million electronic devices. Only 25 percent of this was recycled with televisions and mobile devices representing the lowest recycling rate. Electronic waste contains toxic materials, including lead, mercury, and brominated flame-retardants that can contaminate our air, water and land if not properly recycled.
