Electronics Recycling in Kitchener

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

• E-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world, with 59.4 tons generated worldwide in 2022, a significant increase over the 53.6 tons produced in 2019.
• Electronic waste isn’t just trash but also contains valuable materials like gold, silver, copper, and palladium–in fact, a ton of e-waste can yield more gold than a ton of gold ore.
• Toxic substances like lead, mercury, cadmium, and flame retardants contained in e-waste can contaminate the soil, water, and air if not disposed of properly, leading to significant health concerns.
• Less than 20% of global e-waste is recycled properly, with only about 17.4% of electronic waste taken to designated recycling facilities in 2019 according to the Global E-Waste Statistics Partnership.

Quantum services the following areas in Kitchener

Recycling Your E-Waste in Kitchener

One reason that so much electronic waste ends up in landfills is that many people don’t know how to properly dispose of it. Quantum manages every step of the technology disposal process, with convenient drop-off locations and pick-up options for large quantities or devices. Read on to see how we can help Kitchener residents with their unwanted devices.

Computer Recycling in Kitchener

It takes about 1.8 tons of raw materials to produce a single desktop computer. This includes around 3.5 pounds of fossil fuels and roughly 9 gallons of water to produce a single computer chip. Recycling laptops, desktops, and tablets cuts down on that resource use by allowing components to be repurposed, or devices that are still functional to be refurbished and reused, helping to preserve our precious and limited natural resources.

Smartphone Recycling in Kitchener

The average person replaces their smartphone every 18-24 months, on average. With more than 31 million smartphone users in Canada, that’s a lot of outdated devices that need to be disposed of, many of which are still functional. Recycling your cell phone instead of throwing it away makes the most of the materials and resources that go into their production, reducing the environmental impact of electronic waste.

How Do Companies Recycle Business E-Waste in Kitchener?

The metals and materials in e-waste are the only valuable things they contain. Devices like computers and smartphones also hold potentially sensitive data, especially those that were used by businesses. Quantum’s data destruction services are certified by NAID, meaning you can count on us to handle both the data and materials in your discarded electronics safely and securely.

Quantum Helps with Kitchener E-Waste

Taking your electronic waste to an authorized and registered e-waste recycler, like Quantum, is the best approach to disposal. We are certified by the EPRA and other organizations across Canada, so you can count on us to handle unwanted devices properly and in accordance with environmental regulations. Quantum’s holistic waste disposal solutions including recycling of laptops, smartphones, servers, monitors, and any other unwanted electronics from Kitchener residents and businesses.

Recycling Electronics in Kitchener Makes a Global Impact

Electronics waste is becoming a significant environmental concern worldwide. As technology evolves rapidly and old devices like cell phones, computers, and gaming systems are replaced, it leads to a substantial amount of e-waste that needs proper disposal. This waste doesn’t just impact the environment in Canada but is also often shipped to landfills in Asia and Africa, where it contaminates the soil, water, and air. Recycling your e-waste with Quantum helps keep the world cleaner for everyone.