Waste disposal for e-waste and hazardous waste

Our everyday lives are made easier by technology. Even smartwatches, laptops, televisions, and even telephones are used up until their batteries run low or they need to be upgraded. When you stop using a technology, what the heck do you do with it? This is e-waste, and it is imperative that it is disposed of safely.

E-Scrap — what is it?

The term ‘e-scrap’ refers to technology that is no longer relevant and should be discarded. An item that’s broken or no longer in use can be considered a broken piece of equipment. E-waste is another term for this. Many of the materials in it can break down over time, posing a danger to workers and the environment. E-waste is made up of used electronic devices, such as computers, phones, televisions, or smartwatches.

E-waste is completely different from medical waste, which is waste generated in hospitals or from at-home care needles, with entirely different disposal and health concerns. Recyclable batteries are also not e-waste. In most cases, e-scrap materials contain some type of battery, but not the kind of battery used in remote controls or smoke detectors. The guidelines for disposing of these batteries are also different.

In addition to large corporations generating the majority of e-waste, small and medium-sized businesses also have a role to play in saving the environment by properly recycling and disposing of electronic waste.

As the industry leader in refurbishing and reusing computer equipment, BayTech Recovery is renowned throughout the bay area. Additionally, we provide data wiping and general IT asset disposal services. A key component of our asset disposal activities is electronic scrap recycling, and we endeavor to make sure that all our IT asset disposal activities are environmentally friendly.