We all know that there are hazardous materials in household electronics—such as old tube TVs, entertainment systems, and computers—that make them hard to dispose of. But there are other hazards, especially with charged or recently charged products, that can pose immediate dangers to yourself, your family, and your home. Today, we’ll go over the hazards of electronics, both the active hazards and the passive ones that require dedicated electronics disposal. [Read more…]
Cell Phone Disposal: Being Smart About Smartphones
Smartphones are ubiquitous, but knowing how to dispose of them? Not so much. Today, we’re going to talk about modern cell phone disposal: why cell phones and other electronic waste (eWaste) are hazardous, what dangers they pose in improper disposal, and what your local options might be for disposing of that cell phone, including donation programs, city programs, and options provided by us at NEDT. [Read more…]
