When you upgrade your Ipad tablet, you can make the environmentally conscious decision and recycle! Ipads are full of valuable metal parts, and you can even earn money when you decide to recycle them. While newer upgrades might have faster processors or better quality cameras, there are plenty of people that would be more than […]
Similar to computers and televisions, microwave ovens are constructed from toxic raw materials (like lead solder), sheet metal, and fire retardant chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Before you toss out your non-working or old microwave, consider that many microwaves and appliances are considered electronic waste or e-waste. There is a proper way to […]
Laser printers were first introduced in the mid-1970s, but they didn’t become popular in offices until about 20 years later. While today’s printers are much different than the first ones, regardless of their age, printers do not belong in landfills. The materials do not decompose. Dealing with obsolete electronics doesn’t have to be a problem. […]
If it’s time to decommission your old computer, you might be wondering what to do with it. Electronic waste doesn’t decompose, so throwing it away isn’t a good option. Recycling your hard drive is another solution, but the risks of a data leak from the hard drive are another concern. Here’s why partnering with a […]
TV technology is always advancing, but with the exciting developments, old TVs begin to stack up in storage lockers everywhere. If you have an old plasma TV, you may have a disposal dilemma. Plasma televisions may contain heavy metals, such as cadmium, so they should not be thrown to the curb or into a dumpster. […]
Data security is an essential feature in business, but many businesses fail to maintain high levels of security during the recycling stage of their electronics. Learn more about data sanitization and how these services from High Tech Recycling can help protect your business and customers in the Metro Detroit area. Understanding Data Sanitization It’s essential […]
As electronic devices continue to improve and are used throughout the home, office and other areas, it’s more important than ever to make sure you properly dispose of unwanted devices.
Electronics are one of the greatest inventions ever made. They make lives easier and provide entertainment for all who own them. Unfortunately, TVs and other electronics are rarely built to last. Even when they are, technology changes so rapidly that TVs become outdated in just a few years. Instead of throwing them out, consider TV […]
For those born before 2000, CRT TVs were a common household appliance. Big, boxy, and often weighing more than your standard flat panel television, cathode ray tube televisions were the standard for nearly 40 years, providing reliable images with one or more electron guns and fluorescent screens. Despite the devices’ reliability, technology did what it […]