Electronic Waste

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E-Waste Pickup & Disposal in Columbia, SC

Columbia Hauling Service proudly works hard to recycle any and all eligible electronic waste items you may need to get rid of. Electronic waste can present a number of health hazards to the general population if not handled properly. The process of recycling this type of junk has been an ever-evolving journey and studies have been done to determine the exact health risks associated with all of the e-waste we accumulate. These dangers from "E-waste," as it has become known by, stem from materials such as lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, copper, beryllium, barium, chromium, nickel, zinc, silver, and gold. Many different devices use these materials for things like circuit boards and other internal components of some of the devices you use every day.  ​

Examples of E-Waste

Here are some common examples of what would be considered E-waste:

• Desktop computers
• IT Devices
• Medical & Montioring Devices
• Portable Computers
• Small Ride-ons
• Display Products
• Printers/copiers
• Audio/video devices
• Video game consoles

Things that are not considered E-Waste:

• Lights, light bulbs and fixtures
• Loose batteries
• Loose printer cartidges
• Smoke detectors
• Thermostats

• Commercial grade payphones

How It Can Affect You!

When your electronics are in normal functioning condition and the major components are contained within the outer casing there isn't too much too worry about, but when they start to degrade "leak" is when issues arise. A number of studies have been done to examine what kind of effects the excessive levels of electronic waste may have on people, mainly regarding what are known as bioaccumulation and biomagnification. This occurs when toxic substances reach a level within the body at a faster rate than they are able to expel them, as well as when these toxins are absorbed within the food chain. Naturally, they can have adverse effects on health such as disrupted cell communication, cardiovascular disease, your body's ability to metabolize calcium, skin irritation, rashes, irrtated throat and lungs and much more.  ​

Why You Should Hire Us

Let us do the worrying about what can be recycled or disposed of and where it can be done. We have the experience and knowledge to confidently dispose of these potentially hazardous items for you so you don't have to run around town looking for the proper drop-off location. All we ask if that you make sure and be very thorough when describing to us what you need hauled away so we can plan accordingly, then we will take care of the rest!