As an eye doctor, you work with a variety of technologies on a daily basis. From basic computers to advanced imaging technologies, you count on your equipment to be accurate and in good working order. When a piece of equipment breaks down and no longer works properly, you replace it with a new piece of equipment as soon as you can.
While you put a lot of thought into the equipment you buy, you probably put much less thought into what happens to your old equipment once you discard it. If you toss your old computer or broken-down eye equipment into the dumpster, do you know what happens to it? In all likelihood, it probably makes its way to the landfill where it will sit for years cluttering and polluting the ground.
But what if there was a way to make sure your old equipment went to good use? Fortunately there is, with TechWaste Recycling. Here’s what you should know about recycling your old eye clinic waste so you can rest assured that it gets put to good use.
Understanding Tech Recycling
Many people don’t realize just how much tech ends up in landfills. A UN study reveals that recently, more than 41 million tons of electronic waste was discarded throughout the world. Of that 41 million tons, a meager 10% – 40% was disposed of properly. That means much of the valuable materials inside electronics (including tin, fossil fuels, copper, gold and titanium) quite literally go to waste.
The good news is that when electronic items are recycled by a company such as TechWaste Recycling, the valuable materials inside them can be made into new electronics that work very well. In fact, nearly 100% of the components inside most electronic devices can be salvaged for some good use. Even if only 50% of your old eye clinic equipment can be recycled, it’s still better than throwing it all into a landfill somewhere.
Keep Your Information Safe
If you plan to recycle any of your old computers, it’s imperative to make sure there is no patient information stored on them first. Whenever possible, remove all patient information from the old computer to your new computer. Then, perform a detailed wipe to make sure there is nothing confidential left on the old computer before you recycle it. If you’re not comfortable with your ability to ensure that all patient information is removed, just hire a tech wiping company to do it for you.
Find Out What Can Be Recycled
Most electronic items can be recycled, but not all. Here is a short list of some of the items TechWaste Recycling can accept:
- External storage devices
- Routers
- X-ray machines
- Imaging devices
- Power supplies
- Keyboards
- Fax machines
- Mice
- Copiers
If you have any doubts about whether or not your broken-down eye machinery can be recycled, just give your tech recycling company of choice a call. A little bit of effort is well worth the peace of mind that comes from knowing you disposed of your old eye clinic electronics in a responsible and useful way instead of allowing your waste to pollute local landfills.
TechWaste Recycling directly services all of Southern California and provides pickup services to its facilities from nationwide locations. Visit TechWaste Recycling’s website at www.techwasterecycling.com to schedule a pickup that works for your convenience and schedule.
Learn more about TechWaste’s secure recycling process here: Secure Recycling Services
Contact Info:
Richard Steffens
1940 E. Occidental street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: 866-637-8469
