We often upgrade or replace electronic devices, leading to a buildup of old gadgets. Properly recycling these devices not only helps protect the environment but also ensures you handle your e-waste responsibly. Whether you’re clearing out old smartphones, laptops, or other electronics, here’s a straightforward guide on the dos and don’ts of recycling your personal electronics.

Don’t Be A Toxic Dumper!

Lithium, battery acid, mercury, lead - these are just a few of the things found in most of your electronics. Improperly disposing of them can have disastrous consequences. These chemicals can leak out into the ground and hurt the environment. Improperly disposed of Electronics can wreak havoc on air quality, landfills and soil and even our water systems.

Clear Your Browser History (And Your Hard Drive!)

More people than you’d think donate used electronics with all sorts of personal information still stored on them. While clearing your browser history is a start, making sure that the whole device has been factory reset and all extraneous memory cards have been removed, might save you from embarrassment, or from someone getting their hands on your important data. Just think, if it isn’t something you’d feel comfortable talking about in public, you probably want it gone from your device before you get rid of it!

Know Your Local Laws!

Different areas have specific regulations for e-waste recycling. Before you dispose of your old electronics, check your local recycling guidelines to ensure you’re following the correct procedures.

Recycling: It's Better With A Partner

Our team at Arrow is well educated in laws and methods regarding e-waste recycling and has years of experience of being at the head of the pack. We can walk you through every step and you may even make some profit on electronics that can be recommissioned or reused. With our commitment to industry-leading recycling services, we meet and go beyond the R2-RIOS (Responsible Recycling), iSigma (Data Security), REMA (Recycled Materials Industry), and governmental standards.

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