These items often contain chemicals like cadmium, barium, mercury, arsenic, and chromium. Needless to say, throwing them into a landfill is not ideal or legal in most areas.

Although it may or may not be illegal in your area to just throw E-Waste out with the regular garbage, it can be harmful to the environment regardless. Once buried, E-Waste can leach toxic chemicals (like those listed above) into the surrounding garbage. These chemicals will eventually make their way into the soil.

The EPA has an excellent site that contains more information about E-waste and how to deal with the growing issue. They also have links to regulations, initiatives and research, certified e-waste recycling facilities and assessment tools.

So what’s the responsible thing to do with your old computers, monitors, TV’s and other electronics?

UV Junk Removal can help. Call us today and we’ll come out to your home or business, collect your E-waste items and make sure they’re taken to the proper facility for recycling or repurposing. We can also help with yard waste, furniture and appliances!