Many people are starting summer vacations, which means many electronic devices will be used during travel. Recycling benefits you and the environment, and there’s more than one type of waste to consider. E-waste makes up a significant portion of the world’s global waste generation, and a primary reason is the lack of resources and information. When users upgrade their electronic devices, they typically toss their old devices out with the garbage because they don’t know how else to dispose of them, which can be extremely dangerous. E-recycling is an environmentally-friendly alternative to throwing electronics away.
Many users may be looking to upgrade their devices for the summer, and we’ve provided a list of five mobile apps that help locate e-waste and recycling facilities nearest you.
Ewaste App: Offered by “I GOT E-WASTE”, this app helps you locate your nearest e-waste recycling center at zero cost. Instead of using a web browser, the app does all the work.
eDebris App: For residents of NYC, this app allows you to send a request to obtain the e-waste recyclers in the NYC area. eDebris eCyclers then assist in disposing batteries, circuits, and other gadgets.
iRecycle: This app allows users to access information for more than 1,500,000 recycling centers by entering a zip code and address. It also allows users to recycle more than 350 materials while traveling.
T-Mobile Recycling Guide: For international recyclers, this app provides information about recycling centers in the UK that deal with other materials, such as Christmas trees. The app enables users to share details with friends who are also using the app.
1800 Recycling.com: This mobile app makes it easy for Android users to find the best e-waste recycling centers near them based on their recyclable materials.
Recycling is critical for disposing of electronic waste. HOBI would like to help ensure your electronics are taken care of when they reach the end of their life cycle or even simply move to a new home. HOBI International Inc. is a premier IT asset disposition enterprise that focuses on mitigating potential environmental liability and maximizing economic return through our many services, including repairing and refurbishing old devices. When customers purchase refurbished devices, they help reduce the raw material needed for manufacturing new devices.
For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.