E-Waste Recycling
E-waste is both valuable as source for secondary raw material, and toxic if handled and discarded improperly.
Most e-waste can be recycled or at least the items from it removed/dismantled so that those recyclable parts are identified. There are hazardous materials contained in e-waste, dismantling of equipment should be left to the experts.
Light & fluorescent bulbs are dangerous so please handles these carefully. This is also the same for TV and LCD screens, batteries etc… they all contain dangerous materials like mercury so please ensure that these are recycled. Mercury is highly hazardous to humans as well as the environment. Most retailers in your area have drop off points for bulbs & batteries so please look out for these!
Here is a great site to find other collection points
Herewith some examples of electronic waste:
- Fax Machines
- Cell Phones
- Washing Machines
- Coffee Machines
- Old Computers
- Computer screens
- Fluorescent Tubes
- Televisions
- Fridges
- Medical Instruments
- Surveillance Equipment
- Lawn Mowers
We suggest that you contact the e-Waste Association to find out where your closest collection site is.
Who to Contact:
E-Waste Alliance
The E-Waste Association of South Africa