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Electronics should be disposed of separately from regular trash. They contain toxic substances, such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, which can cause environmental contamination if not handled properly. Many electronics also contain finite resources that are in limited supply — such as the lithium used in many batteries — and reclaiming these valuable components through recycling reduces the need for new mining.
If you’re looking for an electronics recycling center in the area, eCycle Opportunities in Southfield offers the safe, clean disposal of electronics of every sort and is certified for both Responsible Recycling (R2) and Recycling Industry Operating Standard (RIOS).
eCycle stores and processes all electronic material in a locked facility monitored by internal surveillance cameras. Data destruction equipment shreds and/or wipes all computer hard drives.
“We’re a top-level recycler, meaning we collect, sort, and dissemble materials and, ultimately, ship those materials to a bigger, more specialized recycler where the raw material is turned into something new,” says Lunning, who also serves as IT director at Gesher Human Services.