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…]
Your Options for Tube TV Disposal in Massachusetts
When it comes to unused electronics taking up space at home, nothing is more iconic than an old tube TV gathering dust in an attic, basement, or garage. Tube TVs—also known as Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) TVs—are both cumbersome to move around and difficult to dispose of in Massachusetts. However, you’ve got several options for tube TV disposal in Massachusetts, from local events hosted by your city to convenient collection centers that can quickly take TVs and other household hazardous products off your hands. [Read more…]
The Hazards of Electronics—Both Plugged and Unplugged
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…]
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…]
Computer Disposal: The eWaste in Computer Electronics
Whether it’s the gradual degrading of performance—longer load times, heating issues, or studders—or a sudden, catastrophic failure, at some point, your computer is going to need to be replaced. But what do you do with the old computer? Today we’re looking at what components in computer electronics are hazardous and how this “eWaste” makes computer disposal difficult. Learn more about these everyday household products and your options when it’s time to get rid of them. [Read more…]
