One of the environmental challenges facing humanity is the management of e-waste. Among this debris, there are old computers that should not be thrown anywhere because they represent a type of hazardous waste for the Planet. There are several ways to get rid of these products. They can be reused, recycled, recovered or deposited in a landfill. Info Liquidation is one of those companies specializing in recycling electronic devices. We operate in the Greater Montreal in Canada and here we explain how to get rid of your computer equipment.
What to do with old electronic devices?
Electronic devices, after a certain time of use, begin with technical problems, a sign of their aging. At this time, several owners decide to throw these devices on the street. This is the case with computers. When they are in the open air and subject to climatic hazards become very harmful to the environment and humans.
To prevent you from polluting the environment with said waste, we take care of recycling it. In fact, there are more than 1000 official electronic waste drop-off points for the Association pour le recyclage des produits électroniques du Québec. We use different resources from these old computers for the manufacture of other electronic and non-electronic products. We also explain to our customers how to reuse their old electronic devices for ecological purposes.
Getting rid of old computers safely
The recycling of computers poses different problems for users because of its very powerful ecological impact. In reality, computers contain heavy metals that are very dangerous for the environment. They usually contain personal information that needs to be secured. At Info Liquidation, we offer customers different possible ways to reuse these materials. If reuse is not an option, we help our customers dispose of their old computers safely. To do this, we apply three different methods namely:
- The safeguarding of important personal data;
- The deletion of all personal data from the computer;
- Cleaning the computer.
After these three steps, we move on to electronic recycling itself.
Recycling of computers and all other computing devices
In general, we recycle electronic devices and in particular computers. We also do computer recycling. To recycle these devices, we separate them into two groups:
- Devices with a display;
- Computer equipment (internal hard drive, external hard drive, central unit, mouse, keyboard, electronic battery…).
We depollute and specially treat devices with a screen first before retrieving them. As for computer equipment, we recycle it in the same way as small electrical and electronic devices. For example, we transform ferrous and non-ferrous metals into new parts that can be used in automotive, construction and other purposes.
Four reasons to recover e-waste
Not only do we reuse electronic waste, but we also take the time to explain to our laval customers the importance of electronic recycling.. It is necessary to reuse electronic waste because of:
- Their toxic chemical compositions;
- The protection of personal data;
- Contributing to recycling efforts around the world…
Effective treatment of toxic chemicals
The first reason why electronic devices need to be recycled is their composition of toxic chemicals, such as lead, sulfur and mercury. They are products that are harmful to the environment and human health. Effective treatment of this debris is crucial for man and the planet.
Protection and safeguarding of personal data
Another of the reasons why recycling e-waste is fundamental is the protection of the privacy of the owner. Almost all computers contain information that can compromise the privacy of the owner. We therefore save personal data and their destruction before any transformation.
Contribution to efforts to have a waste-free world
Several significant actions are taken in all corners of the world for a healthy environment. Recycling electronic waste therefore makes it possible to participate in this movement. Our company Liquidation Info fits perfectly into this perspective by transforming them into raw materials that can be reused for other purposes.
Making electronic devices useful to others
We recycle electronic waste in three steps:
- The sale of electronic devices to those who need them;
- The transformation of electronic devices into other raw materials;
- Donating electronic devices to others who are in need.
An old computer can still be used by other people. Instead of throwing it anywhere, it should be offered to schools or other charities. By collecting these materials, we allow others to enjoy them.
Moreover, the electronic recycling sector and IT is the business of Info Liquidation. We give a second life to your laptops, cell phones, SSDs, etc., and contribute effectively to recycling Quebec. Send us a pickup request by filling out the form available on our website and we will answer you promptly in Longueuil, on the North Shore and on the South Shore.
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