Disposing of Electronic Devices
People don’t realize that throwing their electronics in the trash can cause a large amount of harm.
Electronics can turn into some extremely harmful and toxic materials such as lead and mercury
You can drop off your devices and appliances at plenty of local establishments
- Examples of commonly disposed electronics:
- Televisions
- Monitors
- Cellphones
- Laptops
The city of Boston arranges electronic pickups and dropoffs that make it easy for people to properly dispose of their electronics.
There are also laws in place that are meant to prevent improper disposal of electronics, but they are difficult to maintain and enforce
For more information on Electronic Disposal:
Recycling household electronics | Boston.gov
The 10 Best Computer Recycling Services in Boston, MA 2021 (thumbtack.com)