Computer/ electronics recycling, repair Out of the 205.5 million units 48.2 million units were recycled, leaving 157.3 million units for trash.
In 2007 there was, 205.5 million computers/ computer products that were disposed of in the United States alone, that the EPA reported. Every year these numbers are growing at an exponential rate making E-Waste (Electronic Waste) the fastest growing municipal waste stream in the United States. The government just recently stepped in because of the toxins in computer components are getting into the
air and waterways around the world causing cancer, birth defects and death due to improper disposal of hazardous materials in the components. As newer, faster technology is being introduced on the residential and commercial level, people and organizations are buying the new technology and more E-Waste is being created daily (112,000 computers per day is being discarded, as the EPA reported in their 2007 report). Not in all cases are the computers even broken, however, they become garbage or stockpiled in a closet, under a bed, attic or basement where they will never be used again. The EPA has come up with over 68 million laptops and desktop computers that stockpiled per year. That could be recycled, refurbished and used by another individual, family or business. You personally may think your old computer is slow or out of date, but to a person that does not have one, it would be a perfect alternative to own a computer for a much lower cost than dishing out hundreds to thousands of dollars on a new system. Some computers might need a simple upgrade of their software or hardware to get right back into peek performance. However most people will hold on to these items for so long that by the time they want to try and recycle them they are 10-15 years old and useless to the next person. My goal is to recover and salvage these computer to get them refurbished and into the hands of people who need a computer for a low cost. Not only are we helping out the next guy, but we are helping the environment, saving it from pollution and greenhouse gasses. Let me help you turn your unused, broken laptop into cash before it is worthless and it’s not being used, so why hold onto it? If you are worried about personal information or documents on the computer being viewed by others, it’s not a problem. 9DesignOnline.com reformats the hard drive erasing every bit of information on it including the operating system as soon as we have the computer in our possession. In conclusion, if you have an unused, broken, outdated laptop sitting around your home collecting dust give someone the opportunity to use it. Contact us at 9DesignOnline.com for a free estimate value of your system and help not only the environment but someone own a pre-owned quality product for a low cost. Also if you really don’t want to part with your broken laptop or desktop because you can’t afford a new one, contact us about our cheap flat rate computer repair service, don’t fall into the trap of paying for a new computer for a small inexpensive problem.