OCM Recycle provides electronics recycling in the Tampa area to dispose e waste and offer on-site methods for data destruction
Did you know...80%-85% of all electronic items wind up in a landfill? And that e-Waste represents 2% of landfill rubbish, but accounts for 70% of toxic waste? OCM electronic Recycling of Tampa is trying to change this!
You’ve probably heard quite a bit about e-waste over the years. Unfortunately, the public remains largely uneducated about what it is and why it matters so much for the planet and for future generations. The better you understand e-waste from electronics, the wiser choices you can make when it comes to electronics recycling for your family and your community.
OCM Recycle gives the movement to “go green” a new and bright face, so why not see what we are about? If you have electronic material that you want to see recycled or destroyed, reach out to OCM in Tampa today to schedule a pick up or onsite destruction appointment. In this case, the grass really is greener on the other side, and you can help OCM Recycle to keep the grass growing, by recycling or destroying your unwanted electronics. Reach out to us today. Our services are also available to the communities of Sarasota, Orlando, and Lakeland.
What Is E-Waste?
E-waste is a term used to describe electronic products approaching the end of their usefulness or “life cycles.” These products are created with items that are both valuable (not to mention limited) resources and items that can be toxic to local water supplies and land resources should they be dumped in local landfills.
Many of these products are made with materials like lead and mercury which can contaminate water and soil in the area as it breaks down over time. Beyond that, however, many of these products contain valuable materials and resources that can be recycled and reused. These resources include the following:
- Gold
- Silver
- Platinum
- Aluminum
- Cobalt
Recycling these electronics not only reduces the waste of these valuable, non-renewable resources but also helps to diminish the number of items taking up space in local landfills. Especially since the components modern electronics are composed of are nearly 100 percent recyclable.
What Is Electronics Recycling?
Electronics recycling is a specialized process for breaking down the larger products into the sums of their parts. In other words, professional recyclers take the products apart to remove the valuable pieces from inside them in a way that allows them to be reused in other electronics or for other purposes. This preserves these limited resources and prevents their toxins from becoming problems for the planet.
Electronics is a broad term that refers to a wide variety of office equipment and home electronics, including:
- Computer monitors
- Fax machines
- Computers
- Laptops
- Mobile phones
- Tablets
If you have office equipment that is past its prime, don’t relegate it to Tampa-area landfills. Call OCM Recycle instead. Whether “going green” is part of your overall personal or professional objectives for the future or you simply seek a fast and convenient method for getting rid of your outdated business or home office equipment, we can help.
Why Is Electronics Recycling Important?
Did you know that e-waste accounts for roughly two percent of all landfill waste, but for 70-percent of the toxic waste in landfills? With our growing reliance on technology for work and play, these numbers are only going to rise over time. OCM Recycle understands the challenge of toxic waste and what it can mean for the planet. We also understand the pain of ordinary consumers and business owners when it comes to the inconvenience of traditional recycling methods. That is why we offer a service that is better. One that people will WANT to use.
Electronics recycling is good for the planet. It keeps destructive toxins out of soil and water supplies, which is good for the people who call the planet home. It also gives new life to limited resources, which is good for everyone. In some cases, recycled electronics can be refurbished and then reused, helping those who can’t afford or do not have access to new technology to have access to modern technology that would otherwise be unavailable to them. In other words, it’s good for our neighbors, too!
Why OCM for Your Electronics Recycling Needs?
For many people, the only thing you need to know about the importance of reducing e-waste is that it is good for the planet. However, there are many among us who may need a little additional incentive. Here’s what you need to know when working with OCM Recycle instead of many others.
Not only do we break down your electronics and recycle the rare materials inside them, but we also reduce the waste going to local landfills and the toxins being dumped into the beautiful waterways and essential soil throughout the Tampa area.
More importantly, we don’t make you pack up your electronics to bring them to us to destroy and recycle. We come to you. This means that the entire process is hassle-free for you. We also go one step further for residents who are concerned about sensitive and personal information on electronics equipment by ensuring that your information is wiped from the electronics prior to their destruction or, when possible, refurbishing the equipment to give it a second life of usefulness to others.
If you live in Tampa, Sarasota, Orlando, or Lakeland, be sure to contact OCM Recycle for all your electronics recycling and e-waste disposal needs. Call 813-855-2233. We’re just a phone call away.
