How To Schedule an E-Waste recycling Pickup Near you: A Step-by-Step Guide
Why Recycle E-waste?
Recycling your e-waste keeps electronics out of landfills, which is where their toxic chemicals may seep into the land. These toxic chemicals from e-waste can create hazardous dead zones in soil which can seep into other important infrastructure long term.
Additionally, landfill sites average at a size of 500 to 600 acres, or about 600 football fields. Having such large sites filled with toxic waste can confuse local wildlife who are searching for food and greatly threaten their only habitats.
By properly recycling your electronics, you are helping to create a world in which less landfill development is needed. Currently, 2 billion tons of e-waste are being produced around the world annually. (Development Aid)
Steps to Schedule a Recycling Pickup
Place all of the electronics that you would like to recycle in one designated container or place for easy pickup.
If it has a plug and is not a household appliance such a refrigerator, microwave, or washer, then we likely recycle it! We also recycle any peripheral computer accessories such as a mouses, keyboards, speakers and computer towers.
2. Decide If You Want to Keep Your Data Storage Devices or Have Them Destroyed.
It seems like most electronics nowadays contain some sort of data storage device! One reason to destroy your data is to prevent data theft. In fact, according to the HIPAA Journal, 1 out of 4 data breaches is caused by negligence due to improper disposal.
AIT can perform data destruction on storage devices if you would like your data to be irretrievably destroyed. If not, you can also ask to keep your data storage devices and we will simply remove them for you.
Not sure if there is a data storage device in your electronics? Check out our helpful data destruction guide.
3. Decide If You Would Like Your Electronics To Be Scanned for Chain-of-Custody Tracking Purposes
If you are a large corporation or medical system, then having all of your electronics serialized can help significantly with chain-of-custody tracking. Opt in for peace of mind if you have a large amount of data-sensitive e-waste!
4. Contact an E-Waste Recycler
If you’re looking for pickup options, then you will want to go with either a local e-waste recycler or a nationwide e-waste recycler. Once you have decided on one, it’s time to request your pickup! Simply let your recycler know how much e-waste there is and where the designated pickup spot is.
Recycle Your Electronics Today!
AIT Electronics Recycling is your one-stop for electronics recycling, data destruction and asset management services. With nationwide pickup capabilities and a decades-long track record of supreme service, we are dedicated to partnering with each of our clients to create a more sustainable tomorrow!
AIT will always provide you with full documentation detailing your recycling overview including:
- Certificate of Destruction (CoD)
- Certificate of Recycling
- A Full E-Waste Recycling Report
