No matter what kinds of electronics your business sells, recalls happen. From risks of electric shock, fire or skin irritation, there are many reasons a product might end up back in your business’s hands. Sometimes, the defects may be as simple as a malfunctioning appliance or device. Whatever the case, an e-waste recycling company can help you when you’re in need of secure product destruction for recalled items. Here is why you should consider one.
The Recall Dilemma
After an electronics recall, a business becomes flooded with more waste than it knows what to do with. Consider a few years back, when Samsung had to recall a large quantity of S7 smartphones. Unfortunately, there was no real plan in place to dispose of all of these phones in an environmentally sound way. After a product recall, you cannot just put the item back on the shelf for resale.
All types of electronics end up recalled. Smartphones, TVs, tablets, game consoles and the list goes on. With all these extra electronics on hand, the last thing your business should do is consider a landfill.
Dangers of E-Waste
There is no regulation or national guidelines in the United States, when it comes to electronic waste. Cities and states make the decisions individually. If e-waste ends up in a landfill, the toxic materials will seep into the ground, water and even infiltrate the air. According to the StEP Initiative, e-waste is growing annually. As of 2017, the amount of electronic waste was up to 44.7 million tons annually. Only 20 percent of that waste will be recycled. This is what needs to change. E-waste is an environmental danger. Electronics do no biodegrade in landfills. To add insult to injury, they may leak harmful toxins into the environment, further endangering human health.
Valuable Metals Wasted
Not only do electronics contain materials you do not want in the environment, to toss out recalled electronics also wastes valuable metals. For instance, copper and aluminum are in a large quantity of modern and vintage electronics. Mobile phones have silver, tin and gold, in addition to copper. There are processes that allow recycling companies to remove the metals from the plastic. Proper disposal and recycling of electronics allows for the reuse of these metals.
The Need for Product Destruction
Sometimes the need for secure and certified total product destruction is what is needed for recalled products. There are instances where recycling simply isn’t good enough for the corporate board, corporate reputation or public safety. Protecting your brand from exposure of recalled products is vital. Many times businesses are required to provide proof that recalled products are adequately destroyed with verification to authorities. Safety hazards and litigation are real threats from defective and recalled products that are not properly taken care of. As a manufacturer of a good, it may be a legal obligation to prevent its misuse and potential for injury. This is the time when complete product destruction is necessary.
A green business reputation matters. Consumers appreciate businesses that care about environmental protection and public safety, so to seek out an e-waste management company is a good business move. TechWaste Recycling helps you comply with the disposal laws. After a consultation, the company will pick up the assets to transport them to a facility where they will be processed, received, sorted and recorded.
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 product destruction on recalled products here: Secure Product Destruction Services
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