Electronics Recycling in Cambridge

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So much of what we consume every year goes to waste. Quantum is looking to change that.

• Canada is one of the largest producers of e-waste in the world, and only about 14% of that waste is recycled properly according to data from the Global E-Waste Statistics Partnership.
• Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitors and TV contain 4-8 pounds of lead, while flat-screen displays contain toxic elements like arsenic. These materials seep into the soil and water when these devices are thrown in landfills, causing environmental contamination.
• Along with toxins, discarded electronics contain valuable materials like gold, silver, copper, and rare earth elements. It’s estimated that the economic value of the materials in e-waste worldwide was more than $57 billion in 2019.
• It takes more than 9 gallons of water and 3.5 pounds of fossil fuels to produce a single computer chip. Recycling devices instead of throwing them away helps to preserve these critical natural resources.

Quantum services the following areas in Cambridge

Recycling Your E-Waste in Cambridge

An estimated 80% of Canadian households have unused electronics around their home. These include items like old-generation cell phones, broken laptops, old TVs, as well as other items like gaming systems, printers, and accessories like batteries, charges, and speakers. Often, these devices end up in the garbage because people don’t know what other disposal options there are for e-waste. That’s where Quantum’s services can be a big help, giving individuals and businesses in Cambridge a better way to get rid of unwanted devices.

Recycling Computers in Cambridge

Some 1.8 tons of raw materials are needed to produce a single new desktop computer. Among these materials are valuable components like gold, silver, copper, and aluminum which can be repurposed to make new devices when computers are recycled. There are also hazardous compounds inside computers, from the lead in CRT monitors to chemicals like mercury and heavy metals that can contaminate soil and groundwater when these devices end up in landfills. Recycling old computers preserves their valuable components while lessening the impact of their harmful ones on the environment.

Recycling Smartphones in Cambridge

The average person replaces their cell phone roughly every 1-2 years. Sometimes the old one is broken, but more often it still works–it’s just a bit outdated. Recycling electronics like smartphones allows them to be refurbished and reused if they’re still functional. If not, their components can be removed and repurposed to reduce the resources required to produce new devices.

How Businesses in Cambridge Recycle Their E-Waste

Businesses often have more complicated e-waste disposal needs. They often have more equipment to get rid of, for one thing, especially if they’re updating the electronics across their entire company. This waste can also include large items like servers or industrial equipment. Quantum’s free pickup services for bulk quantities of e-waste makes it convenient to get rid of your electronic junk, while our certified data destruction services give you the peace of mind that any sensitive information on these devices won’t fall into the wrong hands.

Quantum Can Help Recycle Cambridge E-Waste

Quantum’s custom recycling solutions are backed by 30 years of experience in this space. You can drop off your devices at one of our convenient locations in the Cambridge area, schedule a pickup for large orders, or organize a collection event for your neighborhood, school, or other community. We don’t only recycle phones and computers, either. From home theater equipment like speakers and TVs to gaming accessories like controllers and consoles to smart devices and appliances, if you have unused electronics cluttering your space, we can take them off your hands.

How Recycling in Cambridge Makes a Global Impact

E-waste produced in Canada doesn’t just impact the environment here at home. Often, this trash is shipped to developing nations, where it’s broken down by underpaid workers with insufficient safety protection and contaminates their environment. Recycling your electronics with a reputable business like Quantum ensures it will be handled properly and safely right here at home.