Recycling and Destruction of Electronic Scrap Basics

Learn how recycling and destruction of electronic scrap effects your business
By Trish Popovitch The recycling and destruction of electronic scrap is a growing business and integral part of the green evolution. From computers and cell phones to speakers and printers, electronics offers both the potential to green the small office but also save it money.

Whether you are considering beginning a scrap recycling program in your office or just trying to determine the cost effectiveness of electronic scrap recycling, understanding the basics of the process and the benefits it can bring is key. To get a grasp on recycling and destruction of electronic scrap basics:

1. Understand the different components of electronic scrap and how they are recycled.

2. Realize there is monetary value to electronic scrap.

3. Comprehend the impact of electronic scrap recycling on your small business.

Determine the process of semiconductor recycling and electronics recycling

Recycling electronic scrap is a new concept in recycling. Over ninety 90% of the modern computer is recyclable in some way. Learning about the different parts of electronics and how they are recovered and recycled is a great way to gain a basic knowledge of electronic scrap recycling.
Try:  NewTech Recycling offers a great instructional video of the reclamation of the motherboard (semiconductor) from a computer and explains the process step by step. M & K Recovery Group offers information on both motherboard and precious metals recovery from computers. Under each section of their explanation, they list the types of electronic scrap that fall under that specific category.

Analyze electronic scrap recycling companies to gain better understanding of the process and profit

By studying an electronic scrap recycling company, its policies, process and profits, one can begin to understand the benefits of the electronic scrap recycling process. Some companies concentrate on the collection of scrap whereas others focus on the destruction of electronic scrap. Both types of recycling business are worth closer inspection.
Try:  The people at ECS Refining Texas recycle electronic scrap and the company has an extensive website that list types of scrap, explains the recycling process and how the materials are reused. They offer links to other companies and websites dealing with all aspects of the electronic scrap process. Fox Electronics is an established electronic recycling company, which details the individual recycling processes. The company offers a lot of recovery and destruction services and is a good place to start your research.

Discover the benefits of recycling outdated electronics on your small business

Deciding to begin an electronic scrap recycling program at your business offers several possibilities. Many states offer tax credits for recycling electronic equipment. Cashing in on the value of precious metals in your old electronics adds money to your budget and of course, promoting green programs in the work place is great PR. If you purchase office equipment from a certain retailer consistently, it's important to learn about their "take back" programs when it comes to their products and what incentives and discounts they offer for small business owners.
Try:  BCS is an electronic scrap recovery and destruction company that offers detailed lists of products that can be recycled in the home office as well as the containers and pick up necessary for an office wide recycling program. James City County, VA Solid Waste offers details on office recycling programs as well as their benefits and how to promote them.

• Destroying electronic scrap can release potentially harmful toxins into the air and it is important to check local, state and federal regulations regarding the disposal and destruction of electronic waste.