Why recycle e-waste?
As electronic technology evolves, equipment is retired at an alarming rate. It has been estimated that over three quarters of all computer equipment ever purchased in the US is now being stored in office closets, basements, garages, and storage units throughout the country and that 70% of toxic waste found in landfills consists is e-waste. Discarding old electronic equipment in landfills or incineration not only wastes valuable resources but also releases potentially hazardous materials into the environment via leachate and toxic air emissions. In addition to environmental and health concerns, improper disposal of your old equipment or for illegal dumping you could be subject you to EPA violations for the improper disposal of your old equipment or for illegal dumping. This could result in legal litigation, fines, and costly clean-up responsibilities, not to mention the tarnishing of your company’s image.
