Electronics Junk – Familiar electronics scenarios

• The obsolete/broke/lost smart phone became obsolete was replaced
• Upgraded to a newer/better/faster/larger (or smaller) computer
• Replaced the 32-inch TV with a 60-inch SmartTV system

 The Electronics Junk you add to landfill begin to leak toxic waste products including lead, mercury, cadmium, and brominates.

 Many communities have Electronics Junk recycling programs. Some businesses accept certain electronics devices at designated drop off locations. Certain electronics retailers offer buy-back or recycling programs and some electronics manufacturers have implemented recycling programs for electronic components.

 After Electronics Junk E-cycling processing centers receive electronics for recycling, the individual pieces are sorted, tested, and “scrubbed” to clear memory content. Still viable products may be refurbished for resale or distribution, or broken down for salvageable components parts. Some “vintage, antique” electronics even wind up in prop libraries for rental use in the movie and theater industries!