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Certain Hotel Exit Signs Are Prohibited From Being Thrown in the Trash

By |2026-01-02T20:37:35+00:00March 20th, 2020|

Fire codes require that exit signs be placed in all appropriate locations in every hotel in the United States. Many of these signs are electrically powered, but in situations where it would be too expensive to run electrical lines, other means must be used to ensure the signs are visible in the dark.

Why Mercury-Containing Lamps Are Dangerous

By |2026-01-02T20:37:47+00:00February 27th, 2020|

Mercury is an element that occurs naturally, though rarely, in the surface of the earth. Though a metal, mercury is a liquid at room temperature. It has many practical uses. Mercury has often been used in certain types of lightbulbs because of its ability to produce very bright light for long periods of time. It is important to note that legal parlance, the word "lamp" is typically used to denote what most people would describe as a lightbulb.

The Damage You Do When You Don’t Recycle Your Old Computers

By |2026-01-02T20:39:57+00:00November 29th, 2019|

In the modern world computers are an ever-present part of our daily lives. Many workers spend their day behind a desk working on a computer only to head home at closing time to spend their evening enjoying their home computer to relax and unwind. Unfortunately, computers are also one of the worst products for environmental pollution when they are not properly disposed of. If your company is preparing to dispose of computers, either because they no longer work or you have upgraded to newer models and don't need your older options anymore, then you should be sure to send your computers to be professionally recycled by a qualified e-Waste recycling plant. When you simply throw your computers in the trash you are contributing to several harmful trends.

Selling Your Used Hardware Makes Valuable Fiscal and Environmental Sense

By |2026-01-02T20:59:11+00:00October 10th, 2019|

IT has significantly increased brand & product exposure while reducing operating costs & revolutionizing how businesses operate. Modern IT hardware constantly needs replacement. One way to help in the turnover is to sell your old equipment to a certified and established electronic waste recycler such as TechWaste.

What Happens When Your Business Recycles Its E-Waste

By |2026-01-02T21:10:34+00:00September 4th, 2018|

Part 3 in the Why, What and How Series of Electronic Waste Recycling. Recycling your electronic waste is the correct way for any business to get rid of old electronics. Whether your devices have broken down completely or you’ve simply upgraded to the latest and greatest iteration, if [...]

Reduce: a notion far beyond just reduction of waste

By |2026-01-02T21:13:31+00:00September 15th, 2013|

Living Green is a Lifestyle Choice How does one go beyond reducing consumption? Living green is a notion far beyond just the reduction of waste. Living green is not any one action, such as recycling your milk jug, turning off the lights, or buying organic. Living green is a culmination [...]

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