Why Electronic Waste Recycling? Take a Look

If you've ever bought a brand new smartphone, a new computer, or a new tablet, you've probably been left wondering what you should do with the old one. There are a few options you might want to explore including handing it down to a child, selling it, and electronic waste recycling. Take a look at each option now.

Hand The Device Down

Many people choose to take their old devices and hand them down to a child or teen. This isn't a bad practice by any means. That old iPhone may make a perfect iPod for a younger child. The tablet that wasn't quite meeting your needs for work any longer may be the ideal learning pad for your elementary school student. Even the laptop you just replaced might be ideal for school work for your teen. Just make certain you wipe your information from the device before you hand it down to your child, as kids can often find the information Mom and Dad left on the machine without a problem.

Sell The Device

Your electronics may not be quite as outdated as you thought, and placing an ad on CraigsList or a swap and shop board might reveal several people who are willing to pay cash for your device immediately. This can be a great idea, but there are a few things to note before you sell your device. First, remember, something as simple as a smartphone may have been a very big part of your life in recent months. As such, it contains quite a bit of data about your life. There are many different ways to wipe this data from the device, but you'll have to be rather careful about doing so. Identity thieves abound these days, and fully wiping your device before they can get it is essential.

Recycle The Device

If you can't hand the device down or sell it because it just won't work anymore or you don't want to take the risk of having your privacy invaded, your next best bet is to consider electronic waste recycling. Electronic waste is just a term for devices that are no longer useful, and this is easily one of the safest options after you've upgraded. The process is simple. Contact a certified e-waste recycler like SES. We can schedule a pickup at your location or you can drop the device off with us. We'll use our secure facility to completely destroy the device, then recycle every single part of it.

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