** At some point, a decision must be made about disposal of this equipment.
Continuing to store it is often not a viable option, because it eventually takes
up a considerable amount of space.
**
Recycling is the best option for computers that are extremely old (pre-Pentium)
or broken, especially monitors.
** We
provide as a Recycle company, written documentation of the proper disposal of
computer equipment.
** Be aware of rogue
companies who cannot provide written certification of computer disposal.
**
Trashing Computers is Illegal
**
Keeping electronics out of the landfill is very good for the environment, and
thankfully with regulations, more and more electronics are being recycled
properly.
** Don't just think of that tired old machine as yesterday's news—it
deserves some serious attention, to turn it from potential landfill
contents into a potential asset.
** The process of transferring your files from your old computer to your
new one is more involved than you might think. If you try to back up
your old files to CDs or DVDs, you'll probably be shuffling disks for
the next few days. Fortunately, there are better ways to transfer files
from one computer to another. The most convenient tool for transferring
your files is an external hard drive.
** For the last couple of decades, the rapid advances in computing
technology have given rise to a corresponding problem of computers
becoming quickly obsolete.
** As industries everywhere become more reliant on technology, two new
and challenging obstacles are emerging: the safe and legal disposal of
outdated computer equipment, and the digital or physical data
destruction of client information.
** Recently, a discarded computer was recovered during the dredging of a
section of the Thames River in London. Authorities found a software
license sticker on the unit and called Microsoft to see who owned the
license. The original owner was identified as a company on Mayfair Road,
London. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the company
gave the computer to an employee. The employee couldn't get the computer
to work, so he threw it into the river. Eventually, the company was
fined for the illegal disposal of the old computer.
** More and more businesses and institutions are struggling to
responsibly dispose of their unwanted information technology assets.
** Data protection is extremely important to all businesses. Corporate
trade secrets, personal information about clients, and non-transferable
licensed software must all be removed from media prior to disposal,
unless you have certification that your hard drive has been destroyed.
** During a two-year period, some students have been monitored during
their purchase of 158 hard drives at second hand stores and on eBay. Of
the 129 drives that functioned, 69 still had recoverable files on them
and 49 contained “significant personal information,” including 5,000
credit card numbers.
** Simply reformatting a hard drive will not erase data.
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DISPOSAL and RECYCLING COMPUTERS
All of which are serious issues that ABLE IT Logistics Ltd can resolve
easily.
Please give us a call on:
How Can My Business Participate in Computer Recycling?
Times were when a computer that broke down would be taken to the repair
shop and fixed for further use. Now, no sooner does the computer break
down than you will feel the urge to simply junk it and purchase a newer
system that offers more features.
With newer recycling technologies emerging and affecting us all it has
become possible to recycle computers as well as rechargeable batteries and
other
computer equipment through some state-of-the-art processes that we at Able
Logistics Limited employ to make absolutely certain that your no-longer
wanted
equipment is disposed of and the environment and nature are not adversely
affected.
As more people become aware of the need to conserve natural resources and
keep our environment clean, recycling old computers has become incredibly
popular. But what is computer recycling, exactly? Why is it so important?
And can one take a computer to be recycled?
What is Computer Recycling?
Computer recycling is the process of extracting valuable secondary raw
materials from obsolete computers. The EPA estimates that 30 to 40 million
personal
computers are ready for recycling each year. But because of the source
material used to make them, simply throwing away your old computer can be
dangerous
and harmful to the environment. Depending on their age, computers can
contain such toxic materials as lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium, and
radioactive
isotopes. They also contain valuable materials worth recovering, such as
gold, tin, aluminum, iron, silicon, copper, and an array of different
plastics.
Why Recycle Computers?
It is estimated that an average computer monitor may hold more than 6%
lead by weight. When you discard a computer monitor or circuit board, most
of that lead leeches into groundwater, or pollutes surrounding air if the
monitor is incinerated. Some companies ship their outdated computer
monitors and circuit boards to developing nations that have weak
environmental protection regulations.
This only moves the problem. It doesn't fix it.
Where do I Recycle Computers?
Consumer recycling is a popular option for recycling computers. Consumer
recycling involves to environmentally responsible recyclers, such as Able
IT Logistics Limited. Luckily, getting rid of that older model doesn't
mean you have to negatively impact the environment. Look for the computer
recycling program nearest you and feel good knowing you did your part to
help eliminate e-waste.
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