Useful Information Regarding Safe E-Waste Disposal

by Andrew Lope Business promotion

Electronic appliances and gadgets have a shelf life and when this life comes closer to ending, they automatically start unruly and malfunctioning and causing problems. Eventually, the time comes when they break down and we have no other option left that to dispose them. This waste disposal, that involves electronic and technological gadgets is different and hence, given the name of e-waste disposal and in a majority of nations across the globe, this is categorised as "hazardous waste disposal". The reason is the presence of so many electronic components and chemicals that can pose a threat to the nature. A couple of other reasons are there too, that we have covered below.

Not environmentally friendly because, as said above, some components may cause a risk to the environment.

Puts your corporate security at risk because they may contain sensitive information and data that you would have loved to keep discreet.

Environmental Impacts Of E-Waste Disposal Adelaide

Yes, this is a major issue to be discussed right up in the beginning because when not disposed as per the standards, they are sure to influence our environment and ecosystem in a negative manner. These gadgets and components are mostly made up of –

Plastics

Metals

When disposed irresponsibly or left unattended at landfill sites by rubbish removal agencies, they can break down and spoil all the natural resources. This includes soil, air, water, animals, humans as well as aquatics.

Negative Effects Of Improper E-Waste Disposal

Firstly, they don’t biodegrade at all and when they break down, they turn into micro-plastic or micro-metal particles, i.e. an even bigger threat especially for our resources of natural water.

These micro particles can be consumed with water or food by animals, aquatics and even humans to cause deadly diseases such as cancer. Researches say that at present, all our food sources like plants, animals and aquatics are consuming micro plastic and metal and indirectly, we also consume them.

Types of E-Waste

We rely entirely on technology and technological gadgets these days and thus, what we see around us at homes, offices, cars, everywhere is these gadgets. They turn into e-waste, once they wear away and there is a never-ending list. Some excerpts of the list are presented here as the most commonly used electronic or e-waste appliances.

Home Appliances

Microwaves
Home Entertainment Devices
Electric cookers
Heaters
Fans

Communications and Information Technology Devices

Cell phones
Smartphones
Desktop Computers
Computer Monitors
Laptops
Circuit boards
Hard Drives

Home Entertainment Devices

DVDs
Blu Ray Players
Stereos
Televisions
Video Game Systems
Fax machines
Copiers
Printers
Electronic Utilities
Massage Chairs
Heating Pads
Remote Controls
Television Remotes
Electrical Cords
Lamps
Smart Lights
Night Lights
Treadmills
Fit Bits
Smart Watches
Heart Monitors
Diabetic Testing Equipment

Office and Medical Equipment

IT Server Racks
IT Servers
Cords and Cables
Wi-Fi Dongles
Dialysis Machines
Imaging Equipment
Phone & PBX systems
Audio & Video Equipment
Network Hardware (i.e. servers, switches, hubs, etc.)
Power Strips & Power Supplies
Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS Systems)
Power Distribution Systems (PDU’s)
Autoclave
Defibrillator
Copiers/Printers

Most of the names above in the list have metals and chemicals like lead, cadmium and mercury and all of them are toxic and hence, a threat to the humans, animals as well as this earth and all its inhabitants. The risks can be mitigated however by availing e-waste disposal Adelaide services, where they safely dispose this e-waste after ensuring that whatever can be recycled has been extracted and whatever is disposed is safe and environmentally-friendly.