As our use of technology continues to grow each year, so does our need to recycle e-waste properly. According to a study done by the EPA, 60 million metric tons of electronic waste is improperly disposed of in landfills every year. This behavior puts our health and the health of our environment at serious risk. E-waste contains toxic substances, which can leak out and contaminate the surrounding environment for decades. Toxins like lead, mercury, chromium, and other contaminants are all commonly found in electronics.
Once these toxic substances seep into the ground underneath the landfills, the quality of life for residents in that area is likely to be negatively impacted. These toxic substances can cause cancer, reproductive disorders, and other serious health issues upon exposure. If that wasn’t enough, businesses responsible for excess pollution can face serious legal and financial consequences.
Examples of the e-Waste we recycle are:
Green Junk Removal’s goal is to provide homes and businesses in Atlanta with environmentally friendly solutions for all types of unwanted electronics, including outdated computer components, unused or broken phones, and other office and IT equipment. Our team will ensure that your old computer monitors and hardware, TVs, fax machines, printers, household electronics, and other e-waste products are disposed of properly. Green Junk Removal offers an affordable way to scrap outdated electronics conveniently and securely.
If you need to get rid of your computer, the best thing to do is delete all of your personal information and bring it to a computer recycling center near you. Unfortunately, upwards of 75% of old consumer electronics are left in the garages, basements, and attics of homes due to a lack of accessible electronic recycling options. Green Junk Removal will collect, sort, and haul your old computers, monitors, and other computer equipment to a designated recycling center, saving you the hassle.
Even though that old computer monitor or broken laptop you have sitting in your closet might not be functional, some of the components that were used to build them can still be recovered. There’s no reason to leave these electronics to rot in your home when their components can be reused to make new products— minimizing the amount of raw materials that need to be extracted from the Earth. Recycling electronics not only conserves natural resources, it also reduces the amount of pollution being produced and saves energy.
For commercial offices that need to recycle a large number of computers at once, Green Junk Removal has you covered. We have experience recycling computers and other electronics from office buildings, warehouses, and commercial properties in Buckhead, Norcross, Duluth, and other cities in the Atlanta Metro area.
If you’re not sure how to properly dispose of your e-waste, let us help. Our dedicated team can handle all of your electronic and computer recycling needs, so give Green Junk Removal a call today to get started.
