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16 places to responsibly dispose of old #electronics in #Philadelphia
When not properly recycled, #Ewaste can leach into the waterways — and we miss a chance to get more use out of precious materials.
Words by McKenzie Morgan
Nov 30, 2024
"For many Philadelphians, old #CellPhones, #laptops and other #electronics gather dust in drawers or boxes in the back of closets.
"When residents finally start to feel fed up with the clutter or during their annual spring cleanings, these devices are sometimes tossed into the trash or blue recycling bins. These forgotten electronics have become a part of a growing citywide e-waste problem.
"Philadelphia creates around 1.5 million tons of residential and commercial waste annually, according to government initiative SmartCityPHL. Electronics and textiles comprise about 10% of the city’s waste stream. The rest is sent to incinerators and landfills, bringing hazardous and resource-rich materials with it.
"But the good news is, there’s something residents can do about it.
"While giving up or not upgrading our devices isn’t always an option, getting them out of our curbside bins and landfills is. The Philadelphia metro region has over a dozen facilities where you can donate and properly recycle your e-waste, keeping them out of landfills and giving them new life.
Here’s a guide to places in the Philadelphia region to responsibly dispose of old electronics."
Read more:
https://technical.ly/civic-news/electronics-recycling-phone-computer-philadelphia-2/
#EWasteRecycling #SmartCityPHL #SolarPunkSunday #ReduceReuseRecycle #RecycleElectronics #RecycleCopper #ElectronicsRecycling
When not properly recycled, #Ewaste can leach into the waterways — and we miss a chance to get more use out of precious materials.
Words by McKenzie Morgan
Nov 30, 2024
"For many Philadelphians, old #CellPhones, #laptops and other #electronics gather dust in drawers or boxes in the back of closets.
"When residents finally start to feel fed up with the clutter or during their annual spring cleanings, these devices are sometimes tossed into the trash or blue recycling bins. These forgotten electronics have become a part of a growing citywide e-waste problem.
"Philadelphia creates around 1.5 million tons of residential and commercial waste annually, according to government initiative SmartCityPHL. Electronics and textiles comprise about 10% of the city’s waste stream. The rest is sent to incinerators and landfills, bringing hazardous and resource-rich materials with it.
"But the good news is, there’s something residents can do about it.
"While giving up or not upgrading our devices isn’t always an option, getting them out of our curbside bins and landfills is. The Philadelphia metro region has over a dozen facilities where you can donate and properly recycle your e-waste, keeping them out of landfills and giving them new life.
Here’s a guide to places in the Philadelphia region to responsibly dispose of old electronics."
Read more:
https://technical.ly/civic-news/electronics-recycling-phone-computer-philadelphia-2/
#EWasteRecycling #SmartCityPHL #SolarPunkSunday #ReduceReuseRecycle #RecycleElectronics #RecycleCopper #ElectronicsRecycling
16 places to responsibly dispose of old electronics in Philadelphia
Government facilities and big box stores alike offer options throughout the city for disposing of electronic waste.McKenzie Morgan (Technically Media)
