Whether it’s the gradual degrading of performance—longer load times, heating issues, or studders—or a sudden, catastrophic failure, at some point, your computer is going to need to be replaced. But what do you do with the old computer? Today we’re looking at what components in computer electronics are hazardous and how this “eWaste” makes computer disposal difficult. Learn more about these everyday household products and your options when it’s time to get rid of them. [Read more…]
Heavy Metal Hazards in Household Waste
Depending on your taste in music, there are certainly some types of heavy metal that are safe to store at home, but this article is about the other kind. Usually taking the form of old electronics such as dust-covered home entertainment systems and bulky TVs or hobbyist materials and chemicals, these heavy metal hazards can pose health risks at home or when you try to dispose of them. Learn how to identify and properly dispose of these types of household products to keep you and your environment safe. [Read more…]
TV Disposal: Differences Between Old and New Monitors
Whether a computer monitor is past its prime or a newer flatscreen TV is being replaced in a media center overhaul, unneeded TVs and other electronics can start to pile up. Unlike other household products which can be easily recycled or thrown away, these electronics require specialized tv disposal. But what makes them hazardous household products and is either form of electronic waste (eWaste) more harmful than the other or needs additional care? [Read more…]
Hazardous Holiday Products: Dealing with the Aftermath of Gifts
We hope you’re looking forward to the holidays…and planning for the aftermath of all that gift-giving: not only all that wrapping paper but all the incidentals those new gifts cause. Suddenly redundant electronics, just-discovered dead batteries, and a general tightening of storage as new gifts take up space. Some of these things can’t be thrown away and do pose a real hazard to you and your loved ones. Today, let’s talk about hazardous holiday products and how to properly deal with them. [Read more…]
eWaste: Why Electronics Shouldn’t Be Thrown in the Trash
While the dangers of some household hazardous waste are easy to recognize – caustic chemicals, clogging adhesives, and pressurized gases – others are less apparent. When it comes to eWaste, which are electronics that are in need of disposal, it’s hard to tell at first glance why they shouldn’t go in the trash. This blog is all about breaking down the hazards of consumer electronics, why they can’t be thrown away in the garbage can, and how to properly dispose of them. [Read more…]
