If you’ve got portable electronics, you’ve got some sort of battery powering them. And while in the past this would most likely have been disposable alkaline batteries or rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries, lithium batteries (also known as lithium-ion batteries) are becoming increasingly common. Today, we’re going to go over which modern electronics contain lithium batteries, the risks these batteries can pose, and how to dispose of them, along with the electronics they came with. [Read more…]
Dealing with Old Electronics: How NEDT Manages eWaste
The march of technology waits for no household. Whether you’ve got an old tube TV from the 90s or a smartphone from 2020 sitting in a drawer “just in case,” it’s long past time to get rid of legacy electronics you’re not using. Learn more about these types of products, why they are difficult to dispose of, but you should get them out of the house, and the options available to you. Reclaim your space by finally dealing with old electronics today. [Read more…]
TV Disposal: Differences Between Old and New Monitors
Whether a computer monitor is past its prime or a newer flatscreen TV is being replaced in a media center overhaul, unneeded TVs and other electronics can start to pile up. Unlike other household products which can be easily recycled or thrown away, these electronics require specialized tv disposal. But what makes them hazardous household products and is either form of electronic waste (eWaste) more harmful than the other or needs additional care? [Read more…]
Hazardous Holiday Products: Dealing with the Aftermath of Gifts
We hope you’re looking forward to the holidays…and planning for the aftermath of all that gift-giving: not only all that wrapping paper but all the incidentals those new gifts cause. Suddenly redundant electronics, just-discovered dead batteries, and a general tightening of storage as new gifts take up space. Some of these things can’t be thrown away and do pose a real hazard to you and your loved ones. Today, let’s talk about hazardous holiday products and how to properly deal with them. [Read more…]
Can You Dispose of Household Batteries in the Trash?
We use batteries on a daily basis at home. In portable electronics like your phone, in the vehicle in your garage, in the smoke detector, your watch – the list goes on. However, we don’t think too much about these electronic marvels until they stop working, then it’s either time to recharge them or replace them with fresh batteries. But once you’ve got that battery out, what do you do with it? You can dispose of household batteries, but not all can be disposed of at home. Know the differences and the dangers. [Read more…]
