The holidays are over and we’re already through the first month of the year. You likely received some new electronic gift over the holidays. Possibly a Smart Home device to make daily chores a little easier or perhaps you got the newest version of your phone. If so, this is an excellent time to decide what your priorities will be for the next year, including how long you want to hold onto electronics and how you can responsibly dispose of old or unused ones to prevent electronic waste, or e-waste, from building up in landfills.

Despite the fact that E-Waste is recyclable, the dangers it poses to the habitat of living organisms within the community are long-lasting and extremely toxic. The majority of electronics contain hazardous materials that can be very harmful if they get into the wrong hands or when disposed improperly. These materials, such as “mercury, brominated flame retardants (BFR), and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs),” could seep into soil and water if the devices are improperly disposed of in a landfill. 

What Can Be Recycled with Arrow

-       Electronics (E-Waste)

-       Scrap Metal such as copper, aluminum, brass, steel, tin, and iron

-       Batteries 

The best way of all to tackle your E-Waste, is to find out where you can properly dispose of it and/or recycle it. Let a certified electronics recycling company like Arrow Scrap take care of it for you.

Our team is R2v3 and RIOS certified.  We make sure your e-waste is properly disposed of and protecting your data is priority #1. We are committed to providing the best service possible when you choose to recycle with us!