Electronics Recycling in Lévis

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

• In 2019, global e-waste production averaged about 16 pounds per person.
• When electronics are thrown away, they release hazardous substances like mercury, lead, and cadmium into the environment.
• Recycling unwanted electronics reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 90% compared to traditional disposal methods.
• By 2030, e-waste production is expected to exceed 50 million metric tons globally.

Quantum services the following areas in Lévis

Recycling Your E-Waste in Lévis

The historic town of Lévis enjoys panoramic views of the St. Lawrence River, as well as serving as a prominent industrial center. Balancing that thriving business landscape against protecting the natural environment can be a tall order. Lévis residents and businesses can help by recycling their unwanted devices with Quantum, allowing the precious materials they contain to be repurposed into new items rather than contributing to the pollution problem in a landfill.

Recycling Computers in Lévis

More resources go into producing a computer than most people realize. A study from United Nations University found it takes around 1.8 tons of raw materials to produce one laptop. Among those resources are valuable, reusable metals like gold, copper, and aluminum, as well as harmful substances like mercury, chromium, and lead. Recyclers ensure the recovery of the valuable components, while keeping the toxic ones from polluting the air, soil, and water.

Cellphone Recycling in Lévis

The average smartphone user gets a new phone every 1-2 years. With nearly 32 million cell phones in use across Canada, that’s a lot of unwanted electronics to dispose of, along with their accessories like charger cords, batteries, and headphones. Phone batteries in particular are a problem, prone to causing issues like fires and explosions when thrown in landfills. You can prevent these problems by recycling your old phone with Quantum.

How Do Businesses in Lévis Recycle Electronic Waste?

Businesses need to update their equipment as often as individual consumers, and frequently have a greater number of devices to replace when they do. Disposing of these products is further complicated by the sensitive information that’s often stored on company devices. Quantum’s business recycling program is designed to meet all of these needs. We provide pickup collection for companies with a lot of electronics to recycle, while our data destruction services ensure any sensitive information stored on them is disposed of as securely as the devices themselves.

The Quantum Recycling Process

Quantum’s recycling processes were developed to minimize waste and maximize value to our customers. We use a transparent manual separation process to break down old electronics into their reusable parts. Our customized solutions have been developed over more than 30 years in the recycling industry, and are conducted in accordance with the guidelines of the EPRA, NAID, and other certifying organizations.

What Makes Quantum the Best E-Waste Recycling Partners?

While laptops and phones are the most common types of e-waste, they’re far from the only types of things with electronic components people need to recycle. Quantum can be your go-to disposal solution for everything that can become electronic waste. If you have an old TV, speaker system, or other device taking up space in your home, contact Quantum to find out how we can help.