Do we Recycle Electronic Devices – the Growing Responsibility of Tech Waste in Toronto

Electronics recycling is an underrated part of Toronto’s waste management and recycling industry. If you’re looking for a place to recycle or properly dispose of your computers or electronics, let us shine a light on exactly what to look for in a service.

For anyone with a lot of electronics to get rid of and/or if you’re going to be supplying a steady stream of electronics to recycle, you may want to meet with someone in-person at the processing facility.

You want to ensure that they’re going to remove any proprietary information as you wish from your electronics and/or are able to follow the directives you give. If you are working with any third-party vendors, you may also wish to contact them to ensure they are operating under applicable environmental laws and regulations.

In meeting your recycling company, you may also wish to obtain copies of any relevant permits, registrations, or licenses as they apply to your electronics recycling. There may be special permissions required from local government prior to processing electronics waste.

Any electronics recycler should also be able to guide you through the eco-friendly nature of their processing facilities, demonstrating how they process circuit boards, CRTs, mercury-contained components, and batteries. And, if you’re concerned about long-term costs, speak with your e-waste processing facility to see if there’s a way to cut down on expenses.

Also, some waste management companies, dumpster rental companies, and junk removal companies offer electronics waste recycling as a part of their general service package. That might be something to consider, particularly if it’s just a one-time removal or

If you’re going to be working with an electronics recycler throughout the year, requesting evidence of an annual audit might be something to do. This is all to ensure your materials are handled and processed in full compliances with the law, environmental laws, and all regulations.

Processed e-waste is not as simple as handling so many other types of waste. A computer, as an example, is made from so many different components – some of which can be recycled, some of which are waste, and some of which are hazardous waste. Thereby, an electronics waste management facility has a lot of different tasks to follow in handling e-waste. It’s not as easy as tossing it in a dumpster or setting it aside your other waste.

Core Mini Bins is an expert-level and experienced Toronto waste management company, specializing in processing a wide array of residential, commercial, and industrial waste. If you’re seeking some place to handle your electronics waste processing, don’t hesitate to give us a call and we’ll be sure to guide you in the right direction. With relationships with waste processing facilities all across Toronto, we handle all types of waste – including e-waste, construction waste, renovation waste, junk removal, and so much more. As one of the top resources for electronic waste removal and management in the GTA, contact Core Mini Bins for more information on what needs to happen next and how to prepare your existing waste.