How to Recycle Old Electronics Responsibly
Do you have old cell phones, laptops or other unused electronics piling up around your house?
Don’t throw them away; it’s important to recycle electronic waste responsibly.
Why? Because electronic devices contain toxic substances and heavy metals that, when thrown away in landfills, can seep into the soil, contaminating the air and waterways.
We work with our clients to help them recycle their old equipment using . However, we don’t make special trips for your employees to recycle their personal equipment.
But if you have a lot of electronics you want to get rid of and don’t know how to do it responsibly, here are a couple of suggestions.
Coordinate with Your Employer
If your employer has a recycling pickup scheduled with Valley City, ask if you can add your personal devices to the collection.
If no pickup is planned, consider organizing one with your team; it’s a win-win for the environment and a great way to declutter.
“Valley City charges a per-pound fee for your electronics, which could be more cost-effective if you have a lot of electronics to recycle.”
Valley City charges per pound of electronics recycled, so anything you add will increase the total pickup cost.
Don’t sneakily add your equipment and hope no one notices. Instead, check with whoever is coordinating the pickup at your organization to see if it would be OK to add your equipment.
Recycle on Your Own at Valley City
Valley City isn’t just for businesses — it also accepts electronics from individuals.
You can go to its office at 2929 32nd St. SE in Kentwood and recycle any unused electronics. Additionally, Valley City can securely destroy any old hard drives you have using Department of Defense-approved wipe patterns.
Valley City charges a per-pound fee for your electronics, which could be more cost-effective if you have a lot of electronics to recycle.
Recycle Electronics Responsibly
The important thing to remember is recycling old devices is one small step that makes a big impact on the environment. If your organization has electronics that need to be recycled, contact us here to schedule a pickup.
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