Electronic recycling is becoming increasingly common, and for good reason. Anywhere between 75% to 80% of all e-waste ends up in landfills in the United States or, as in the last few years, landfills and incinerators in Asia. The resources utilized to wish 2.7 million metric tons of waste to Asia annually seems awfully wasteful and counter productive. Sure, incinerators in the States have been established to reduce landfill clutter, but there must be a more proactive way to not just limit by stall the heightening of landfill waste.
Recycling is an incredible option for people to reuse their goods in a practical way and alleviate that burden on the environment. But a Recycling Service in Alsip IL has a few items that cannot currently be recycled, which are explored here. This is not to say that it is anywhere near unproductive, but knowing these limitations can keep individuals knowledgable about recycling complicated items such as computers and cell phones.
Problems in Toxic Waste
Many electronics have toxic chemicals that cannot easily be recycled. Unfortunately, they can also not be easily just tossed aside, and it is irresponsible to do so. Below is a rundown of some items that carry toxic elements, and that cannot be recycled at BLH Computers.
* Mercury thermostats
* Lava lamps
* Pressurized containers
* Aerosol cans
* Needles
* Toothbrushes
* Alkaline batteries
The above items do not all have what is considered general and obvious toxic waste. But all of them are not recyclable in general due to the toxic waste they give off currently as well as their point of origin.
Fighting Back Toxics: What Passes for Recycling
Now it may seem like a lot of items are omitted, but a comparison with the allowable recyclable items provides greater insight (and who really has lava lamps anywhere anyway?). Importantly, some toxic items can be recycled due to advances in technology. The plant has the resources to account for these dangerous products, such as cell phones, toner cartridges, battery backups, POS equipment, LCD monitors, and tablets.
The distinction between what is recyclable at a Recycling Service in Alsip IL now and what is not may seem arbitrary, but it is most certainly not. As technology increases, American innovators are finding more items to add to the list of what can be recycled in a safe manner.