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…]
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…]
Lithium Battery Disposal: Swelling and Fire Hazards Explained
When we think of new portable technology, it’s almost always powered by a lithium battery pack. But these high-tech and high-capacity batteries come with some potential hazards, especially at home. You may have seen pictures of swelling phone cases or read in the news about fires started by lithium batteries, but do you know what causes these incidents? Learn more about the common hazards with these batteries, when it’s time for lithium battery disposal, and where you can dispose of them. [Read more…]
