Electronics Recycling in Nanaimo

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

• Canadian households recycle roughly 105,000 tonnes of e-waste every year, but that’s only a fraction of the 725,000 tonnes that are generated.
• Each year, an estimated $60 million in gold and silver end up in landfills in the United States alone inside phones, computers, and other devices that are thrown away.
• Many materials used in electronics can be recycled, resulting in a net savings of energy use. For example, recycling aluminum takes 95% less energy than producing it from raw materials.
• The Basel Convention in 2002 established an international treaty to address the problem of e-waste. Unfortunately, these regulations are rarely enforced, particularly in Canada and the United States, two of the leading contributors of electronic waste.

Quantum services the following areas in Nanaimo

Recycling Your E-Waste in Nanaimo

Known as The Harbour City for its bustling waterfront, the establishment of Innovation Island has made Nanaimo a growing hub for IT and tech startups, as well. That’s good news for the economy and job growth, but also means more electronics in use around Nanaimo. Quantum’s electronics recycling program helps make sure these devices are disposed of properly when they’ve outlived their usefulness for local residents and businesses.

Recycling Computers in Nanaimo

Do you know how many resources it takes to produce just one computer? More than you probably think. A United Nations University study found it takes about 1.8 tonnes of raw materials to make a single desktop computer. That includes heavy metals like lead, mercury, cadmium, and chromium, which can leach into the soil and water when they’re thrown away in landfills, causing health problems in humans and damage the environment.

Cell Phone Recycling in Nanaimo

There are nearly 32 million smartphone users in Canada in 2022, and the average user replaces their phone about every 2 years. Not only do phones contain similar materials and metals as computers, their lithium batteries can explode and catch on fire when sent to landfills. When you recycle them with Quantum instead, devices that still function can be refurbished and reused, while broken ones can be broken down into their reusable parts.

How Do Businesses in Nanaimo Recycle E-Waste?

A business needs to update their electronics about as often as an individual, but they have more of them to get rid of after. That can be such a hassle that some companies have entire rooms of outdated electronics they don’t know what to do with. Complicating things further, these devices can contain sensitive data they can’t entrust to just anyone. Quantum offers pickup service to take the hassle out of electronics recycling, as well as data destruction services so you can have peace of mind that all of your company’s information will stay secure.

The Global Impact of Recycling E-Waste in Nanaimo

Canada is one of the largest contributors of e-waste globally, which is itself the fastest-growing waste stream in the world. The Electronics Product Stewardship Canada was created in 2004 to combat this issue, but while it’s illegal to dump or export electronic waste, these things unfortunately still happen. When you divert unwanted electronics to a trustworthy recycler, you help make a real impact on the safety and health of people, animals, and the environment around the world.

Electronics Recycling Done the Right Way with Quantum

It’s not just the amount of e-waste that’s growing. The types of devices people use are expanding quickly, too. Things like wearable IoT devices, headphones, speakers, and TVs shouldn’t be thrown away, either. If you have unwanted electronic devices of any kind, contact Quantum for information on how we can get them off your hands.