It’s a pretty safe bet to assume that many Columbus residents woke up on Christmas morning to discover Santa Claus brought them some new electronic gizmos and gadgets. For many these new devices would be upgrades from their current devices. That would mean new and improved models of cell phones and futures. As these new happy owners plug-in and start using their new devices all of those old computers and cell phones are going to be pushed aside. And by pushing aside we mean stuffed in the corner or closet because they should be thrown out of the trash.

On the average, there are around 350,000 cell phones and 130,000 computers getting tossed out every day! That amount of electronic waste is going to pile up quickly and make it the fastest-growing part of the US garbage system. It’s also some of the most toxic waste that can be thrown away by average citizens. There are huge amounts of mercury and lead found in all that e-waste and unless it is properly disposed of that waste will be haunting us for generations to come.

If you are interested in recycling your old computer then that would make you part of the 20% of other Americans who do the right thing. Yes, that would leave 80% who are just tossing those old computers and other electronic devices out in the garbage. Once it’s in the back of it garbage truck is not much that can be done in terms of managing those hazardous byproducts. The best recourse for an old computer is to have it sent to a proper recycling facility so that it can be broken down into its base components. A professional team of junk haulers like Junk King Columbus will know just how to handle this kind of material because they are well versed in all manner of recycling projects.

When you mention the word “recycle” images of newspapers and plastic bottles spring to mind but the fact remains that a large portion of all of our garbage and junk can be recycled. Not only does this hold true for computers and other e-waste but also for items like furniture, mattresses and old appliances. The goal is to stop as much as we possibly can from heading to a landfill. The only thing that can happen to garbage in a landfill is to wait around for it to decompose and release all those chemical byproducts. However, if you could separate out the construction materials, grind them up and then repurpose them into new materials then you’ve accomplished the recycling goal.

If it seems like an extravagance to call up a crew of junk haulers just to take away one old laptop it probably is. That’s why you should consider getting rid of your other junk during the same appointment. Think of it as an early spring cleaning project. Do you really want to waste a good spring day cleaning? Get it out of the way now with the help of Junk King Columbus.