When left with an old printer or irreparable television, we often don’t know what to do with the broken equipment. Is it safe to throw it in the trash? Is it recyclable? How do we get rid of it? To answer these questions, the trash removal professionals at Pacific Junk Removal share the ins and outs of electronic waste recycling.

Electronics that are no longer in use, either because they are in need of repair or have been replaced by newer models, should always be recycled. On average, every American household has 24 electronic devices. If we simply tossed the nonworking or unwanted items in the garbage, this would place a huge burden on our landfills and dump sites. When we recycle these items, we are giving them new life. The process is sometimes referred to as e-waste recycling or eCycling.

If the electronic equipment you no longer want is in working order, donate it to a local charity. Call around or check websites for charities and nonprofits in your area. Most have a “wish list” of items they or their clients need, and electronics are often on these lists.

If the item is no longer working, have it recycled. It is estimated that recycling centers recover more than 100 million pounds of usable resources from electronics every year. When you opt for eCycling, you are choosing the most environmentally friendly option, reducing both the energy and pollution that would be required to craft an entirely new product. Computers, computer monitors, printers, televisions, phones, fax and copy machines are just some of the items that can be recycled.

Pacific Junk Removal's disposal services offer electronic waste recycling to residents of Honolulu and its surrounding communities. Call (808) 833-7171 today to schedule a pickup of the e-waste you’d like to recycle. The company is Oahu’s leading junk removal company, and they can help you get rid of those unwanted electronics once and for all—all while doing something good for the planet.