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Electronics Recycling Insights & News

Practical guides on responsible electronics recycling, secure data destruction, and going green at home and at the office.

Where does it all go???

Have you ever wondered what happens to your computers and electronics after you don’t need them anymore? They usually sit in landfills leaching hazardous chemicals into the atmosphere and soil. Sensitive data that was stored on such devices may also still be accessible and can fall into anyone’s hands. Recycling your electronics is the safer, more Eco-friendly alternative. Computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, laptops, mainframes, modems, hard drives, floppy drives, cellular and land line phones and all connecting wires and cables,

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Electronics need to be properly recycled

Ecycle Pros enables businesses and consumers to meet their social and legal obligations in the treatment of end-of-life electronics by insuring all e-waste is properly recycled. All computer and telecom equipment is safely dismantled and sorted at our warehouse in Clearwater, Florida. Ecycle Pros is able to safely process your electronic waste by salvaging the toxic materials and other metals that computers and telecom equipment contain for reuse. These raw materials can then be dispersed to various raw material industries and

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Recycling electronics helps reduce pollution

At Ecycle Pros you can safely manage end-of-life electronics for your business.  Unwanted electronics are the fastest growing segment in an already burgeoning solid waste stream – yet upwards of 90% of their components and parts can be recycled, and many can be refurbished and reused, as they contain some of the most valuable elements mined and refined in the modern world. Recycling electronics helps reduce pollution that would be generated while manufacturing a new product and the need to

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Even More Reasons Ecycle Pros should be recycling your IT and Telecom equipment!!!

By 2017, World’s E-Waste Predicted to Grow 33% Posted on January 10, 2014 (http://www.livescience.com) It looks like the e-waste problem is only getting worse. A new study by the “Solving the E-Waste Problem (StEP) Initiative” predicts that by 2017, the global volume of discarded TVs, cellphones, computers, and monitors and other electronic products will produce about 33 percent more e-waste, or 72 million tons. That amount weighs about 11 times as much as the Great Pyramid of Giza. The forecast,

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Electronics Recycling In Florida

Here at Ecycle Pros we treat all our varied customer needs as unique cases that deserve an exceptional and customized approach. That is why in our endeavor to deal with E-waste, we have destruction services that are tailored to suite and meet your every need. Our main goal is to ensure a greener environment by offering a legal means for individuals and companies in Florida to dispose off their electronic goods in a safe manner. Having been around long enough,

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E-waste Recycling

IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) is what we do to ensure that obsolete or unwanted electronic equipment is disposed of in a responsible manner. Data Destruction: is the process of destroying data stored on tapes, hard disks and other forms of electronic media so that it is completely unreadable. It is a core part of our services. Electronic Waste Recycling: As we all know, electronic equipment waste is highly toxic to the environment. At Ecycle Pros we guarantee your electronic devices

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Ewaste Recycling

Your intention and duty to Going Green, of course, is to dispose of your decommissioned, retired or unused Electronics, such as Computers, IT, Telecom, Medical, Cell Phone and other Electronic Waste in the most environmentally responsible manner. You need a provider with the proven expertise, processes and track record to ensure your E-waste ends up where it is supposed to—not in a landfill. From your Call/Data Center, Server room or Desktops to our Facilities, Ecycle Pros ensures that your IT

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GreenPeace Approved Disposal

Greenpeace encourages us to Ecycle our telecom and Ewaste The ranking is important because the amounts of toxic e-waste is growing everyday and it often ends up dumped in the developing world. Reducing the toxic chemicals in products reduces pollution from old products and makes recycling safer, easier and cheaper. Companies with good recycling schemes help ensure that their products don’t end up in the e-waste yards of Asia that don’t Ecycle. “The scorecard will provide a dynamic tool to

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Tampa Ecycle / Recycling Questions

Ecycle or Recycle in Tampa Q: Do I have to remove wrappers from aluminum cans and glass bottles and jars? A: No, but please empty all remaining food and liquid from them and remove the caps lids (these should be placed in the trash). This will help keep your bin clean while aiding in the recycling process. Q: What should I do with fluorescent light bulbs? A: Residents are encouraged to take fluorescent light bulbs to one of the City’s

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Companies are Paying the Price for Improper Telecom and Ewaste Disposal

AT&T is going to pay nearly $52 million for the illegal dumping of hazardous telecom and Ewaste, in a settlement that is the first legal action taken against a telecommunication company’s telecom and Ewaste dumping. Over the next few years, AT&T will pay $28 million to help its environmental compliance, in addition to $23.8 million in civil penalties and legal costs. The settlement, which still needs court approval, is a result of an investigation by the California District Attorney’s Office

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