Electronics recycling - Why to Recycle Your E-Waste

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Electronics Recycling
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The Toxic Truth

• The toxic materials found in electronics not only
  pollute soil and landfills, they also affect
  human health.
• The side effects of chronic exposure to common
  toxic and hazardous materials found in
  electronics include

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There are currently no federal laws or rules to
govern the recycling of electronics, but
according to the EPA, there are still a few ways
consumers can take action to curb waste.
But DO YOUR PART
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Consider Repair

• Think about getting your equipment repaired or
  refurbished. Even if your electronics are broken,
  there are usable components that may be
  repurposed for building or repairing other
  systems.

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E-Cycle

• Once the computers, monitors, or televisions are
  received, e-cycling centers disassemble and
  process the raw materials for future use.
• R3Ewaste is the leading recycler of used
  electronics in Phoenix Southwest USA.

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Lease and Take-Back Programs

• Consumers who constantly upgrade to the latest
  gadgets and dont want the responsibility of
  dealing with the wear and tear should consider
  leasing instead of purchasing. There are also
  take-back programs that allow consumers to return
  their old equipment to the vendor when they
  purchase new one.

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Donate

• If your discarded electronic equipment still
  works, look for charities, nonprofit
  organizations, or local schools that could find
  better uses for it.

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Think Ahead

• Before users even buy their products, there are
  ways to preventatively make sure their electronic
  items have facilities that enable better
  recycling and minimal environmental impact.

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Why Recycle E-waste?

• Protect public health and the environment when
  e-waste items are thrown into landfills, our
  environment is being exposed to unnecessary
  toxins.
• Conserve natural resources it recovers valuable
  materials that can be made into new products.
• Create jobs New business will be created and
  existing companies will expand.
• Save landfill space our landfills are quickly
  filling up by recycling your computers landfill
  space is conserved.
• Helps others Donating your used computers
  benefits your community by giving them to those
  who need it.

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Alternatives to Throwing Away

• R3Ewaste

• E-scrap Events

• Bring your computer monitors or peripheral
  equipment, such as CPUs and printers, to an
  e-scrap event.

• R3Ewaste will accept any intact computers,
  printers and monitors. Their highly qualified
  staff will safely disassemble the CPUs and sort
  out the various components. Newer units and
  reassembled computer components are resold here.

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Call [phone] to schedule a pickup

• Recycle your old electronics, computers, laptops
  and old televisions with R3Ewaste!
• http//www.r3ewaste.com/