Electronics Recycling in Lethbridge

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

• Only 12.5% of e-waste is recycled, and 85% is sent to landfills and incinerators where it releases harmful toxins into the air, soil, and water.
• Worldwide, around 40 million tons of e-waste are generated every year, the equivalent of throwing away 800 laptops every second.
• The average smartphone user replaces their phone every 18 months, resulting in more than 100 million phones being discarded each year.
• Among the hundreds of harmful substances in e-waste is lead, which can affect the mental development of children if they’re exposed even to low levels.

Quantum services the following areas in Lethbridge

Recycling Your E-Waste in Lethbridge

In 2019, Lethbridge became the fourth city in Alberta to exceed a population of 100,000 people. That growth is a positive thing for the local economy, but it also means even more TVs, cell phones, and other devices are being used in the city than ever before. Knowing the right way to dispose of these electronics can prevent them from adding to Canada’s growing e-waste problem.

Recycling Computers in Lethbridge

The metals, glass, and other components inside old computers don’t need to go to waste. Recycling lets these be repurposed, conserving our finite natural resources. Other computer parts can be highly hazardous if taken to landfills. Laptop batteries leach lithium into the environment, and monitors contain compounds like lead that can damage the environment. Proper recycling keeps the natural environment around Lethbridge beautiful for future generations to enjoy.

Recycling Cell Phones in Lethbridge

Almost everybody has a smartphone these days, and the average person replaces their phone every 1-2 years. Those old devices, as well as the batteries, screens, wires, and other parts they contain, are a significant contributor to Canada’s e-waste problem. The data contained on phones can cause a different kind of harm if it falls into the wrong hands. People in Lethbridge can protect both their privacy and the environment by bringing their phones to one of Quantum’s local dropoff locations.

How Do Businesses in Lethbridge Recycle Electronics and Equipment?

Lethbridge started as a coal mining and agriculture hub, but it’s become an industrial center for southern Alberta. The machines, materials, and equipment used by manufacturers and other industrial businesses is a major contributor to e-waste in the province. Thanks to Quantum’s e-waste pickup service, companies can easily and safely dispose of outdated machine parts, materials like wires and bulbs, and other potentially hazardous waste, before it can impact the health of the community.

Quantum Can Help Recycle E-Waste in Lethbridge

Cell phones and computers aren’t the only contributors to e-waste. A wide variety of items fall into this category, from electronics accessories like printers and routers to IoT devices and kitchen appliances like microwaves and coffee makers. Quantum can recycle any smart device you’re not using anymore, whether you call us for pick-up or drop it off on-site at one of our Lethbridge locations or events.

The Global Impact of Recycling Lethbridge E-Waste

It’s not just your local area that’s affected when electronics and devices are thrown out. Often, this e-waste is shipped to developing nations, turning Alberta’s trash into a global problem. When you use the electronics recycling services in your community, you can help create a cleaner world for everyone.