What is E-Waste?

E-waste is defined as all obsolete or outdated computers, televisions, scanners, lap-tops, cell phones, printers, PDAs, and thousands of other devices commonly used in offices, homes, and by people on the go. The global technological revolution is fueling the rapidly increasing e-waste recycling problem. The demand to effectively and safely recycle the obsolete electronics is pushed by the same demands our society imposes to manufacture the new, smaller, faster more efficient software. The environmentally safe disposal of e-waste has rampantly become a problematic issue over the past decade. Technological advances and legislation on all levels has vaulted e-waste recycling into an evolving multi-billion dollar a year industry.

The environmental concerns regarding e-waste stem from the many compounds that are known to have adverse impacts on the health of the environment all living beings. The following hazardous elements and compounds can be found in everyday e-waste:

The E.P.A. estimates that we now generate 50 million tons of E-Waste a year globally. Because of all the innovations in the computer field, they also estimate that 30-40 million P.C.s will be ready for “end of life” management in the next 2 years. It’s not just computers. It is estimated that over 110 million cell phones made their final call last year. Furthermore, this doesn’t even account for all the TV’s that are being thrown out because of the new flats-screens that are becoming so popular.

As of 2005 it is illegal to put these items into our landfills. They must be recycled. In fact most of the landfills will now charge you per unit to accept these items! We work with the biggest E-Waste Recyclers in the state, Electronic Recyclers International. All electronics that are donated go straight to their recycling plant in Fresno. They recycle everything! Nothing is shipped overseas.

Who is E-Waste Green?

We are a San Diego based company that sets-up Mobile E-Waste Recycling Drives from San Diego to Los Angeles. Be assured that everything you donate is being recycled. We make it so residents can drive through and drop off, free and easy. Everything goes straight to our recycling company, Electronics Recyclers International in Fresno. They run a state of the art recycling facility and are certified with the State of California.

E-Waste Recycling Fundraisers- Contact us to learn more about holding an E-Waste Recycling Event Fundraiser for your organization. It’s a great way to help mother earth and also generate some funds. We supply everything that is needed and will come to you.

We also set-up cell phone collection drives with schools and churches. Contact us for details at (858) 272-7054