Electronics Recycling

Recycling is a Goldmine of Energy Savings

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), one metric ton of circuit boards can contain 40 to 800 times more gold and 30 to 40 times more copper than can be mined from one metric ton of raw ore in the U.S.

Because electronics can be harder to recycle, they often get thrown out, adding to landfills and removing valuable materials including metals, plastics, and glass from the supply chain for manufacturing new electronics. These materials then have to be replaced by more expensive raw materials.

Recycling your used electronics helps save energy and protects the environment. Old materials can be reused to produce new products, which also keeps the old products out of landfills.

Most of Your Home Electronics Can Be Recycled. To Find Recycling Locations Near You that Can Accept Electronics and All Sorts of Other Items, Visit:

• Earth 911

To Learn More About Electronics Recycling and Find Answers to Frequently Asked Questions, Visit:

• EPA’s Sustainable Management of Electronics