From desktop computers to fluorescent lamps to server racks, here's a comprehensive look at what electronics can and should be recycled — and how.
The range of electronics accepted by certified recyclers is broader than most businesses realize. The most commonly recycled items include desktop and laptop computers, servers and storage arrays, monitors (both CRT and flat-panel), printers, copiers, and multifunction devices, UPS systems and power supplies, networking equipment (routers, switches, access points), telephones (desk phones and mobile devices), tablets and e-readers, and televisions. All of these contain hazardous materials that require proper handling and valuable materials that are worth recovering.
Less commonly considered but equally important categories include: fluorescent and HID lamps (handled by Chicago Lamp Recycling under Universal Waste regulations), medical equipment containing electronics, point-of-sale terminals and ATMs, audio-visual equipment, and industrial control system components. Each of these categories may have specific data security or hazardous material considerations beyond standard electronics recycling.
For businesses performing large-scale decommissioning projects — data center migrations, office relocations, building closures — STS Recycling provides project-based ITAD services that cover inventory, data destruction, recycling, and documentation for any mix of equipment types. We coordinate logistics to minimize disruption and deliver a consolidated certificate of recycling covering the entire project. Contact Chicago Lamp Recycling at 866-770-2650 to discuss your project.
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